2012 Mazda CX-5 (KE) — Repair Solution

2.2L SH 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo CRD Diesel · Check Engine Light / MIL - On · Engine

Mazda CX-5 (KE) Check Engine Light / MIL - On Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mazda
Model: CX-5 (KE)
Year: 2012
Engine: 2.2L SH 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo CRD Diesel
Kilometres: 220,000
Area: Engine
Category: Check Engine Light / MIL - On

Customer Complaint

check engine light on. loss of power

Problem Summary

The test drive revealed that the small turbo was not boosting. At about 3500 rpm, the large turbo can be felt coming in. The transmission shifted late into 2nd gear

The customer has recently performed his own engine swap, so vacuum routing needed investigating first. All found to be OK

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Quick Facts

CodeMAZKE12116
Vehicle2012 Mazda CX-5 (KE)
Engine2.2L SH 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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