Before you start looking through all sorts of vehicle components first check out the gas cap.
Mazda 3 at light check engine light.
Flashing check engine light mazda 3.
Connect scan tool to the 16 pin data link connector dlc located underneath the steering column.
For example if the light came on becasue you forgot to tighten the gas cap.
Follow scan tool manufacturer s operating instructions to access the diagnostic.
The connector may have a removable cover.
As you re driving there aren t many things worse than seeing your check engine light come on your dashboard.
When retrieving mazda check engine light codes with an obd ii scan tool proceed as follows.
This light comes on the mazda 3 dashboard in amber indicating.
This could also be the case if the gas cap is not the right one for your mazda.
The orange check engine light is a car s way of telling you something is wrong.
While a majority of the time the flashing check engine light is going to be caused by a misfire related to your 3 s ignition system or fuel system as stated above there are other issues that can cause it.
Common reasons your mazda check engine light is on by product expert posted in tips and info on wednesday april 12th 2017 at 3 30 pm.
Engine electrical system has a fault.
Turn the ignition on.
This light is referred to as the check engine light or malfunction indication lamp mil.
If you have vvt it may be having issues.
A check engine light can indicate a broad spectrum of problems with your 2008 mazda 3.
The fuel tank level is very low approaching empty on models skyactiv g 1 5 skyactiv g 2 0 skyactiv g 2 5.
It should never be ignored.
A loose fuel cap can sometimes cause the check engine light to turn on.
If the light remains on the problem is still present.
Common causes of the mazda check engine light turning on.
Here are the 10 most common issues that trigger it.
Mazda check engine light can reset on its own if the problem is no longer present.