2012 Mazda Mazda3 (BL) — Repair Solution

2.0L LFDE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Electronic Power Steering · Steering & Suspension

Mazda Mazda3 (BL) Electronic Power Steering Steering & Suspension Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mazda
Model: Mazda3 (BL)
Year: 2012
Engine: 2.0L LFDE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Kilometres: 358,983
Area: Steering & Suspension
Category: Electronic Power Steering

Customer Complaint

Loss of power steering while driving, radio also drops out sometimes. Had started happening after repairs from hitting a wombat.

Problem Summary

Test drove the vehicle to confirm the fault, power steering will stop working while driving, EPAS light illuminates, radio and dash drop out some of the time.

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeMAZBL12317
Vehicle2012 Mazda Mazda3 (BL)
Engine2.0L LFDE 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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