Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

  • Engine Overheating Due to Failed Cooling Fan Control Module

    The engine may overheat due to erratic engine cooling fan operation as a result of a faulty cooling fan control module. Replacement of the fan control module would be necessary to correct this condition. Our technicians tell us the Mazda may provide assistance with the cost of this repair.

  • Updating PCM Software Will Help Problem With Stalling Under Light Acceleration

    Some models may have a problem with stalling under light acceleration. Updated software for the powertrain control module (PCM) is available which may help with this concern.

  • Ticking Noise From Valve Lash Adjusters Due to Infrequent Oil Changes

    A loud ticking noise (hydraulic valve lifter noise) may be heard from the top of the engine, particularly when the engine is still cold. The noise may occur more frequently on higher mileage vehicles; Hydraulic valve lash adjusters may need to be replaced to correct this issue. Following the maintenance schedule for oil changes will also help prevent a recurrence of the noise.

2003 Questions and Answers

Related Questions

  • Mazda 6 Mazda 6 ATF & Check Engine Light On & Shuddering Gears

    2003 MAZDA 6, 89, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Hi there, the ATF ligth in my car came on the other day, but actual levels are fine. It went off but came on the next day & so did the check engine light. The car also shudders when put into g..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6 Chirping

    2003 MAZDA 6, 108, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, chirp

    The chirping started back in August. It chirps every few minutes at any speed. The A/C is on low. I can also feel a very slight jerk. I have got suggestions from pulleys going bad to spark plugs an..

  • Mazda 6 Control Arm TSB

    2003 MAZDA 6

    related to suspension, lower-control-arm

    I have an 03 Mazda 6 that is emitting a squeaking/knocking noise when traveling over even the smallest bumps. Do technical service bulletins exist on this subject, specifically in a format that lo..

  • Mazda 6 Hazard Lights And Horn Wont Shut Off?

    2003 MAZDA 6, 188, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, hazard-light, fuse

    Hazard lights and horn wont shut off. Have to unhook battery to disarm it. Is there a fuse I need to change or is it in the wiring? Ive already started it and drove it and it still wouldnt shut off...

  • Mazda 6 Fuel Pump Installation

    2003 MAZDA 6, 4 CYL, AUTOMATIC

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, replace-remove

    How do install a fuel pump? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, June 5th, 2011 AT 8:15 PM ..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6 Taillights

    2003 MAZDA 6, 2.3L, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 122, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, running-light, fuse

    - I have very little knowledge in automotive electrical systems ! Dash lights, tail lights parking lights are not working. Brake lights, reverse lights, signal lights, flashers are working. Chec..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6 Too Much Mileage ?

    2003 MAZDA 6, 190, 000 MILES

    related to general, used-car-advice

    I'm looking to buy a used and I really like the 2003 Mazda 6 but it has 190,000 and I was wondering if that's to much for a 2.3 litre engine. I have also seen others the same but with an extra 20,00..

  • Mazda 6 Check Engine Light On, Rough Idling And Code P1410

    2003 MAZDA 6, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 188, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I have change the EGR valve and purge valve solenoid. Also the Mass Airflow Sensor. My check engine light is on and it is a "P1410 " code which reads "Air Cleaner Inlet Control Circuit". I have read..

  • Mazda 6 Blinking Engine Light After Spraying Engine With...

    2003 MAZDA 6, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 20, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    My husband sprayed engine off at car wash and now it's running horrible and engine light blinking. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, January 8th, ..

  • Mazda 6 Grinding Noise Left Rear Wheel

    2003 MAZDA 6, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 138, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, grind

    Hey 2CarPros, I recently changed my rotors, brake hardware and brake pads on my car. When test driving I noticed a grinding noise coming from the rear left side wheel. It would really only be ..

  • Mazda 6 How To Fix Engine Code P2088

    2003 MAZDA 6, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 95, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain

    Engine light code p2088 @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, March 15th, 2014 AT 2:49 PM ..

  • Mazda 6 Key Fob Alarm Disconnect

    2003 MAZDA 6, 130, 000 MILES

    related to security, disarm

    My car will turn on the key fob alarm and sound whenever I turn off my car and shut and lock my door. This is causing my car battery to be drained out completely within two or three days if I do no..

  • Mazda 6 Location Of Fuel Filter

    2003 MAZDA 6, 2.3L, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 13, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter, location

    So far I replaced the fuel rail, fuel pump, fuel injectors, and fuel pressure damper or (regulator) on my car. While replacing the the fuel rail the fuel was very dirty, I suspect that the filte..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6

    2003 MAZDA 6

    related to ignition, coil

    Electrical problem 2003 Mazda 6 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic The car is not firing on the coil packs. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunda..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6 Changing Spark Plugs

    2003 MAZDA 6

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    Engine Mechanical problem 2003 Mazda 6 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic I am unfamiliar with this auto but looking for the location of the spark plugs on the 2.3 L engine and tips on chang..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6 Codes Po171 And Po174

    2003 MAZDA 6, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 105, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0100-p0199, p0174

    These codes read banks 1 and 2 to lean the car seems to be running fine, except for maybe alittle rpm bouncing when idling, I cleaned out the MAF sensor myself not much of a change, I also spraye..

  • Mazda 6 Fuel Filter Replacement?

    2003 MAZDA 6, 6 CYL, 2WD, MANUAL, 90, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

    I believe that I have a clogged fuel filter and wondered if there is a way to clean or replace only the filter part of the overpriced $ 350 fuel pump assembly. Thank you so much in advance for your i..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6 Knocking Sound

    2003 MAZDA 6, 6 CYL, FWD, MANUAL, 84, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, knock

    Hi I got this knocking sound coming from the engine. You could really hear it after like 3000 RPMs. The ckeck engine light goes off so I hooked up my scanner and first it said Knock Sensor indicated..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6 Lower Ball Joint

    2003 MAZDA 6, 4 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 75, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, ball-joint, replace-remove

    Instructions for changing the lower ball joints @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, May 7th, 2010 AT 4:14 PM ..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6 New Bumper

    2003 MAZDA 6

    related to body, bumper, estimate

    2003 Mazda 6 whats the avg price of a new back bumper mitalic silver and fitted thx @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 AT 3..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6 Right Rear Wheel

    2003 MAZDA 6, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 42, 000 MILES

    related to tires, symptoms, noise

    I took my Mazda6 into the shop 2 weeks ago for a noise coming from the right rear wheel of my car. It makes the noise only when im accelerating. Almost like the sound of a rock in my tire. The guy a..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6 Rusted Joint Between Mufflers

    2003 MAZDA 6, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 140, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, muffler, estimate

    Car is making noise, looked underneath and found problem. The joint between the two mufflers is rusted out. The rusted joint is not connected directly to catalytic converter. I believe only that j..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6 Shakes When In Gear At Stop Light

    2003 MAZDA 6

    related to exterior-light, brake-light

    Shakes or Wobbles problem 2003 Mazda 6 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic Getting a violent shake at the stop light when the car is suppose to be idling, it is "lunging" or jumping like the..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6 Squeaking

    2003 MAZDA 6, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 88, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, squeak

    When I pass people on the highway and I have to jump on the accelerator, every once in a while the transmission will squeak (like a squeaking belt) when it shifts i.E. Cruising in 4th and then get ..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6 Third Brake Light

    2003 MAZDA 6, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 62, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, brake-light

    I bought a new third brake light for my Mazda 6. The light goes in the spoiler or wing if you will. Its held in by four machine screws thru four tabs on the light. When I remove the screws I get no ..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6 White Smoke

    2003 MAZDA 6, 4 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 90, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, white-smoke-

    Hi, The place that I live at had a storm pass through and it was real bad that it flooded where all the cars are parked and our cars were at least half way under water, because of how bad it w..

  • Mazda 6 2003 Mazda 6 White Smoke From Tailpipes

    2003 MAZDA 6, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 84, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust, white-smoke-

    For the last 6 months, I have been getting billowing white smoke from my tailpipes during start-up and sometimes at idle. However, it doesn't happen all the time. For example, It would happen for..

  • Mazda 6 Popcorn Popping Sound When Driving Coming From The...

    2003 MAZDA 6, 2.3L, 4 CYL, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, pop

    Sound is constant when driving does not happen when turning corners. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, October 20th, 2019 AT 12:43 AM ..

  • Mazda 6 Code P0420, Is It Safe To Use Seafoam On Electronic...

    2003 MAZDA 6, 194, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0400-p0499, p0420

    Wondering if its safe to run this seafoam cleaner through electronic throttle? Started with a dreaded rattle that sounded like the converter possibly getting clogged now car pulling p0420 and wante..

  • Mazda 6 Why Are The Fans Not Working Right

    2003 MAZDA 6, 3.0L, V6, MANUAL, 192, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, coolant-temperature-sensor, replace-remove

    The car started running hot. We found out that the fans were not working and the radiator had a hole in it. So we replaced them both with brand new ones and a new module that connects to the fans.(A..

2003 Maintenance and Repair