2004 Mazda Mazda3 (BK) — Repair Solution

2.3L L3VDT 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol · Evaporator / Temp Issue / Leak · HVAC Control System

Mazda Mazda3 (BK) Evaporator / Temp Issue / Leak HVAC Control System Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mazda
Model: Mazda3 (BK)
Year: 2004
Engine: 2.3L L3VDT 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol
Area: HVAC Control System
Category: Evaporator / Temp Issue / Leak

Customer Complaint

Compressor noisy in operation.

A/C system inefficient.

Problem Summary

A/C lost gas some 6 months previously and the repairer just recharged it.

Recover and capture the gas in the system. System only had 60 grams of gas.

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Quick Facts

CodeMAZBK04618
Vehicle2004 Mazda Mazda3 (BK)
Engine2.3L L3VDT 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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