2001 Mazda 323 (BJ) — Repair Solution

1.6L ZM 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto · Engine Not Starting · Engine

Mazda 323 (BJ) Engine Not Starting Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mazda
Model: 323 (BJ)
Year: 2001
Engine: 1.6L ZM 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 205,000
Area: Engine
Category: Engine Not Starting

Customer Complaint

The vehicle would not start after an ECM replacement.

Problem Summary

The vehicle started briefly then stalled, with the immobiliser light staying on. A second-hand ECU was fitted to address an earlier issue, but the immobiliser prevented the engine from running. Initial scans showed code P1621 – code word mismatch, indicating an immobiliser pairing problem.

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Quick Facts

CodeMAZBJ011198
Vehicle2001 Mazda 323 (BJ)
Engine1.6L ZM 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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