battery

Hello, I just replaced the original battery that came with the vehicle after I could not start the engine yesterday morning. Typically, I keep the car in the garage overnight but the other night, I had it stay outside and yesterday morning the temperature was right at freezing, 32'F or 0'C...

Hi everybody, I am planning to store my car for 3 months for I am going to travel out of states. According to the FAQ here http://mazda.custhelp.com/app/answersnew/detail/a_id/80/kw/battery/session/L3RpbWUvMTQ3MTMyODI4OC9zaWQvX0E5OU5iWW0%3D I should just disconnect the battery. But, is it CX5...

Hi all, I just purchased a used 2011 Mazda 2. As usual, i used to plugged in a Cigarette Lighter Socket splitter with voltage measuring function. I noticed that the voltage was good initially when i started the engine (reading 13.4-14v) and while the car run for a while, say 15 mins, the...

Hello, First of all I would like to thank everyone in advance who would take the time to read the long problem description and try to help at least by giving their opinions. Here is my problem: My friend has a Mazda Premacy 2004 with 1.9 gasoline engine. It is a manual gearbox car. The car...

Hi there, Hopefully someone can help me out....my battery light in my 2007 mazda3 keeps flashing on and off. I've jow replaced the alternator and battery, what else could it be?? Everytime I bring it to the mechanic they see nothing wrong with it. I'm getting pretty frustrated! If anyone has...

We need help because nobody knows whats cause it or even how to fix it. Last week, out of nowhere, around 5 indicator lights (BSM OFF, TCM OFF, battery, oil, seatbelt) on the dashboard turned on. I took it to the dealer service, they think it was because of the "after market" trailer hitch...

(hi) Pleasure to come across the forum! I just got my '02 Protege5 from a dealer. 140K Miles, new transmission. I did a brake job and replaced all but the brake calipers, replaced a gasket and an engine harmonizer, and also replaced a timing belt. Fun! (and thankfully just within the initial...

I know the battery is supposed to be a no-maintenance item, but there's a window on the side that shows how much liquid is inside. I tried to look at the level but I couldn't distinguish the liquid from the plastic shell. Maybe it was too dark. Does anyone have any experience replenishing the...

Hi everyone, Purchased an 01 Millenia back in July off of a friend. He told me that the alternator was going to need replaced. I bought the car anyways, went to the junkyard, purchased a grade A used alternator, and installed it in my Millenia with the help of my boyfriend. About 2 days after...

Hi guys I need help I have a mazda 3 2007 1.6 sport active A few days ago I tried starting it in the morning and the instruments went crazy. All the warning lights came on and started flickering for like 1 minute or more, then all the gauges started going up and down crazy, then things kinda...

Hello all, I have a 2001 Protege DX with 214k miles. For a while now, it's been cranking slow in the mornings. Last week, I got stranded when I came out of a shop and the darn think wouldn't crank at all. Lights came on, radio worked, etc., but when I turned the key, nothing happened under the...

I've recently run into a few odd electrical issues in my '12 Mazda 3, not sure if anyone else has seen these problems with their cars or not... 1. Headlights are flashing/pulsing when I brake. I put in a new battery because the OEM wasn't up to the task of reliable starting in the brutally cold...

Planning on running power from the battery to a powered subwoofer which will be in the cargo space. Not sure if there is a better way to run the wire other than through the grommet and bundle of wires coming through the firewall on the passenger side below the glove box. I did notice that there...

Hey guys, So I've had my cx-5 for a while now, and aside from the all the great things I'm still having some inconveniences with connecting my phone to the car via bluetooth and USB. Connecting via bluetooth takes down my battery waay fast, even if I'm not using my phone in any way Connecting...

I repeatedly get this buildup on the battery of my RX8. I'm not good with working on cars. I am recently divorced and I kept the car because I paid for it. Problem is I have no clue on what to do. I took it in while it was under warranty because the engine light was on. (Four months ago). They...

I have roughly 16k miles on the cx5. Sat in the driveway for a few days. Wife tried to start the car and nothing. Key fob didn't unlock the doors, car didn't start etc... Called Mazda support, they cam out and jumped the car and everything was fine. Two days later, same thing happend...

Hello, Thanks to our frigid climate, my wife's battery has failed to start the car a couple of times now. When I test it with the voltmeter I get only 11.75V, so I believe it's about time for a new one. Usually a car battery replacement is pretty simple but when I looked under the hood this...

Can a squealing drive belt (since february 2012) cause battery problems and stalling? The squeal happens during cold starts and goes away as soon as i shift the gear. The instrument panel is dim and cuts off, horn is low, and radio cuts off. Yesterday after a 30 minute highway drive the car...

Hi everyone, We are having some issues with our Mazda 3. Code scanner is giving us a P0113 (IAT High Voltage) plus the TCS/DSC light comes on at the same time. The battery light also is coming on and off. the MAF/IAT was replaced about 8 months ago. Back at that point the car had hesitation and...

I have a '02 p5 that was sitting for a year and a half while i was stationed in Okinawa, JP. AAA came to jump my car while i was gone and they put a screwdriver in where the main fuse was and had my father start the car. It blew the stereo and now every time i go to start the car it dies out...