2015 Mazda CX-3 (DK) — Repair Solution

1.5L S5-DPTS 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Check Engine Light / MIL - On · Engine

Mazda CX-3 (DK) Check Engine Light / MIL - On Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mazda
Model: CX-3 (DK)
Year: 2015
Engine: 1.5L S5-DPTS 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Kilometres: 80
Area: Engine
Category: Check Engine Light / MIL - On

Customer Complaint

The engine warning light was intermittently illuminating on the dash, with the frequency increasing over time.

Problem Summary

The engine ran normally, but fault code P026A:00-6C – Charge Air Cooler Efficiency Below Threshold – was stored. The code would return immediately after clearing before the recent repair attempt.

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Quick Facts

CodeMAZDK15116
Vehicle2015 Mazda CX-3 (DK)
Engine1.5L S5-DPTS 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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