battery

I had my car in today for mnt at dealer (oil change). I mentioned that it's been idling rough lately. His first question was if I had replaced the battery recently. I had. He then said that doing so reset some setting on the CPU that controlled the throttle. That the CPU opens the throttle more...

On CX5s and other Mazda's with the i-stop system, i-stop may not activate after the battery has been replaced or was disconnected during some servicing. In this case you will either need to ask your dealer to reset it, which they can by connecting up to the diagnostic system, or you can do it...

My battery has been very weak if it sits overnight in the cold after a few short trips (<2 miles), and in the morning the car wouldn't start. Come to find out, the water in the battery was practically bone dry. I filled up the six cavities with new distilled water, and so far, so good, but...

My battery died last night. It was really weird as when we walked up to the car the interior lights were still on (normally they'd time out wouldn't they?) The car unlocked normally. I pushed start and nothing, red key on dash, flashing push button (orange). We tried to jump it but the key was...

The i-stop have stopped working after removing the battery on a CX5 2016. I've read that it needs to anilize the car before it starts to work again. Its been more than a month. I see the manual refers to a reset that might need to be done... but not how.

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...