2003 Mazda Mazda3 (BK) — Repair Solution

2.3L L3 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol · Poor Performance · Engine

Mazda Mazda3 (BK) Poor Performance Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mazda
Model: Mazda3 (BK)
Year: 2003
Engine: 2.3L L3 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
Kilometres: 259,000
Area: Engine
Category: Poor Performance

Customer Complaint

Runs rough, lack of power, MIL on.
Has been to several other garages.
Other garage said "it's running rich", but could not explain how or why.
Sparkplugs, coils, injectors, fuelpump, the 2x solenoids for the manifold runners and the ECM have apparently been replaced. There is also clear evidence that the timing cover, valve cover and the sump have been off recently.

Problem Summary

Initial code scan revealed:
P2188 - System too rich at idle {{pic1}}.

A quick look at scandata shows fuel trims (-22 total) are off and the MAF reading was too high (4.7 g/s at hot idle) {{pic2}}. Let's get it inside and dig further.

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Quick Facts

CodeMAZBK03123
Vehicle2003 Mazda Mazda3 (BK)
Engine2.3L L3 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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