Hey guys, I just bought a '04 6s with 68k miles about 6 weeks ago, my first Mazda. As I left my house this morning I had gone about 1/4 mile and my CEL, TCS OFF, and traction control light came on, my RPM's were fluttering right at 1k and I couldn't top 30mph. I then pulled over, turned the car off and back on. The CEL was still solid but I was no longer in limp mode, so I drove back home and parked it until I could try to figure this out.
I did do the airbox mod about a week after I got the car, so I don't know if that has something to do with this or not. I didn't have time to check anything before coming to work. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
Thanks, I'll get the code pulled tomorrow. Is there any risk to driving in limp mode if it happens again?
Also, I had my wife check to see if the CEL would come on for her this afternoon....nothing. I'm assuming autozone can see a code even though the light isn't on, correct me if I'm wrong.
Disconnect your battery, let the ECU reset and make sure the code is cleared, then see if the code pops up when you reconnect the battery and test drive the car.
Disconnect the connector at the throttle body and PCM. Check for any corrosion or damage, then reconnect the battery and test drive. If it's still the same then you'll probably need to replace your PCM.
Thanks for the help. I cleared the code a few days ago and everything has been fine since. I'm just hoping this was a one time problem and doesn't happen again.
Hey guys, I just bought a '04 6s with 68k miles about 6 weeks ago, my first Mazda. As I left my house this morning I had gone about 1/4 mile and my CEL, TCS OFF, and traction control light came on, my RPM's were fluttering right at 1k and I couldn't top 30mph. I then pulled over, turned the car off and back on. The CEL was still solid but I was no longer in limp mode, so I drove back home and parked it until I could try to figure this out.
I did do the airbox mod about a week after I got the car, so I don't know if that has something to do with this or not. I didn't have time to check anything before coming to work. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
And after reading this, I am going to assume this is what my problem is since I have had a P2135 code. I will try Byakuya's advice of checking the PCM and Throttle Body connection first before buying a TB.
And after reading this, I am going to assume this is what my problem is since I have had a P2135 code. I will try Byakuya's advice of checking the PCM and Throttle Body connection first before buying a TB.
Ok, I got one for ya. Purchase this 04 Mazda 6 dirt cheap. Found out, the ex girl friend put about 7 gallons of water in the fuel tank. As far as I know, no one tryed to start it. So the tank was drained, fresh fuel, now stuck in what I'm assuming is limp mode. I'm just trying to rap my head around this foolishness, but what in your opinion would cause that, and would all the basic things to do reset this machine? Need a little help here. Thanks