2008 Mazda Mazda3 (BK) — Repair Solution

2.0L LFDE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto · Stalling / Engine Cut-out · Engine

Mazda Mazda3 (BK) Stalling / Engine Cut-out Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mazda
Model: Mazda3 (BK)
Year: 2008
Engine: 2.0L LFDE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
Area: Engine
Category: Stalling / Engine Cut-out

Customer Complaint

Engine cut out (stalling) a few times and losses power uphill.

Problem Summary

Road tested vehicle but unable to reproduce the fault, so continued diagnosis based on customer description of symptoms.

Eventually traced to a faulty variable intake air solenoid valve.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeMAZBK08120
Vehicle2008 Mazda Mazda3 (BK)
Engine2.0L LFDE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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