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    Default CEL came one

    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?


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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by slixx View Post
    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?


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    $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 )

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    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??

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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by slixx View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by slixx View Post
    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.
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    What mods have you got?

    If you have a DP it will be a P0421.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Reedy View Post
    What mods have you got?

    If you have a DP it will be a P0421.
    Rock stock
    No engine or driveline mods... So far


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    Could just be a misfire. My engine is stock and I've had one misfire (and it hasn't ever come back after I cleared it.)

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    I'm gonna say .. Bad fuel. that was the only reason my light every came on!

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    Brackaus wins

    P0132 Fuel Bank Cylinder 1

    Dealer said most likely a batch of bad fuel. BP Ultimate in Dandenong

    He cleared it but said if it comes on it should clear on your next fill, or let him know

    Thoughts??


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    Ok so i'm starting to doubt the awesomeness of BP ultimate lately...

    I've noticed my car runs like crap on it, but goes ok when ever i put vortex98 in (usually only in an emergency i stop at a caltex)

    It's mainly at start up that it pops and farts a bit....

    Might have a little experiment next time i need to fill up...which wont be long with my thirsty b*tch
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    Yeah I had a couple of bad batches of BP from the one on the corner of Springvale Rd and Wellington Rd. Not enough to trigger a CEL, but enough to make it run like a bit of a pig.

    It happens, but it did make me lose a little faith in Ultimate. Might go back to Vortex for a bit.


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    Quote Originally Posted by slixx View Post
    Brackaus wins

    P0132 Fuel Bank Cylinder 1

    Dealer said most likely a batch of bad fuel. BP Ultimate in Dandenong

    He cleared it but said if it comes on it should clear on your next fill, or let him know

    Thoughts??


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    Damn, in the red $10

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    Quote Originally Posted by Brackaus View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by Caffeine Fiend View Post
    Yeah I had a couple of bad batches of BP from the one on the corner of Springvale Rd and Wellington Rd. Not enough to trigger a CEL, but enough to make it run like a bit of a pig.

    It happens, but it did make me lose a little faith in Ultimate. Might go back to Vortex for a bit.


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    I used Shell VPower exclusively for years and years. I do notice a slightly better fuel economy from the BP stuff, but I'm a little worried now. Got a few more month to go to get enough data to get a conclusive result. We'll see


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    Quote Originally Posted by Yeldarb View Post
    Oh no, vision of Simon in black Lycra leotards...
    Who's Leo??? Dont you mean Simontards???.....I'm pretty sure he'd have his own creepy outfit clothing label by now...

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