2012 Mazda Mazda3 (BL) — Repair Solution

2.2L R2T 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo CRD Diesel Manual · Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up · Engine

Mazda Mazda3 (BL) Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mazda
Model: Mazda3 (BL)
Year: 2012
Engine: 2.2L R2T 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
Kilometres: 141,871
Area: Engine
Category: Long Cranking Time / Slow To Fire Up

Customer Complaint

The engine cranks for a long time before starting.

Problem Summary

The engine cranks for up to 20 secs before firing when hot.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeMAZBL12118
Vehicle2012 Mazda Mazda3 (BL)
Engine2.2L R2T 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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