CEL came one

[slixx]

Yesterday I started my car and after about 10mins of driving my Check Engine Light appeared

I have a 2009 3 MPS GenII with 44,000kms

The last thing I did to my car was install my Lakin Plate Brackets, so I don't think that did it

I opened the bonnet as the car suggested and checked my engine, and it was still there in the engine compartment. As that's as far as my mechanical knowledge goes, that's all I could check!

Any suggestions?


Peter "SLIXX"

[2XS]

Find someone with a DashHawk to read the code.

Otherwise,
remove the negative battery terminal,
press the brake for 10 seconds (this removes any "charge" the system may hold),
reconnect the battery.

If it reappears, disconnect the battery for 30 minutes.

If it still reappears, take it to Mazda.

Some MPS have been known to randomly have a CEL come on, then never again.

[SarcasticOne]

I opened the bonnet as the car suggested and checked my engine, and it was still there in the engine compartment. As that's as far as my mechanical knowledge goes, that's all I could check!

Any suggestions?


Peter "SLIXX"

Win! Sounds about as good as me
not sure who in box has a dash hawk or something similar

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[Yeldarb]

$10 its a P0421.

I'm sure a friendly local with a Dash Hawk or a OBD reading device, like the Torque app on that Android can assist...

That's why I bought the Garmin, with the Ecoroute HD, reads and clears CELs

As long as the CEL isn't red, you should be ok to drive on it (hopefully )

Good Luck.

[slixx]

Interesting. Will give the ECU a reset

Maybe Mazda makes it go off, so you have to bring it in for service! Money Makers
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Edit: I just rang my dealer and asked what it might be?
He said "if you pop in, I quickly Code Check it for you"

I know that Saturday's are really busy, but he said, I'll squeeze it in

Really nice guys down at Garry & Warren Smith Mazda

There is already a $10 bet on P0421
Any other takers??

Peter "SLIXX"

[Caffeine Fiend]

I'm not sure who in the Melb group has an OBDII port scanner

I'd go woth Troy's advice first and try disconnecting the battery to see if that clears it


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[MISSMPS]

Yesterday I started my car and after about 10mins of driving my Check Engine Light appeared


I opened the bonnet as the car suggested and checked my engine, and it was still there in the engine compartment. As that's as far as my mechanical knowledge goes, that's all I could check!

Any suggestions?


Peter "SLIXX"

that cracked me up....

But yeah Troy knows his shit

[naasif]

Yesterday I started my car and after about 10mins of driving my Check Engine Light appeared

I opened the bonnet as the car suggested and checked my engine, and it was still there in the engine compartment. As that's as far as my mechanical knowledge goes, that's all I could check!

Always handy to have an OBDII port scanner, just in case the light comes on in future. Saves the hassle of having to go to Mazda or find someone to check the code.

They quite cheap on eBay depending on what you're after or get yourself one of these - Scan Tool - Performance Meter, Data Logger, Scanner | DashDyno SPD

The hypetech tuner also have one built in, if you decide to flash tune your car. Hopefully it's nothing too serious.

[Reedy]

What mods have you got?

If you have a DP it will be a P0421.

[slixx]

What mods have you got?

If you have a DP it will be a P0421.

Rock stock
No engine or driveline mods... So far


Peter "SLIXX"