2010 Mazda 3 stalling at red lights

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old December-8th-2011 | 09:07 PM
  #1  
lissa3's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1
lissa3 is an unknown quantity at this point
Unhappy 2010 Mazda 3 stalling at red lights

I have a 2010 Mazda 3 with 45K miles. It recently stalled twice in one week at red lights, but then cranked back up. Mazda dealer said throttle body dirty and needed cleaning and new gaskets. Days later, car stalled again at red light, but, again, cranked again. Mazda said fuel pump needed replacing due to fuel pressure fluctuations. Then, this week, car stalls out at red light, but cranks up. Took it back to Mazda. They have no idea what is wrong. Any ideas?
Old December-10th-2011 | 12:52 PM
  #2  
Wolfgang5884's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 51
Wolfgang5884 is an unknown quantity at this point
faulty motor mounts can cause stalling issues
Old December-31st-2011 | 03:14 PM
  #3  
MedievalKnight's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 23
From: So far Puerto Rico
MedievalKnight is an unknown quantity at this point
Originally Posted by lissa3
I have a 2010 Mazda 3 with 45K miles. It recently stalled twice in one week at red lights, but then cranked back up. Mazda dealer said throttle body dirty and needed cleaning and new gaskets. Days later, car stalled again at red light, but, again, cranked again. Mazda said fuel pump needed replacing due to fuel pressure fluctuations. Then, this week, car stalls out at red light, but cranks up. Took it back to Mazda. They have no idea what is wrong. Any ideas?
AT or manual, ac on ac off????
Old March-15th-2015 | 11:00 AM
  #4  
fixit's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 3
fixit is an unknown quantity at this point
I have the same problem with 2005 mazda 3. I've heard it could be a faulty thermostat or MAF(mass airflow sensor).
Old March-21st-2015 | 12:59 PM
  #5  
eggynatey's Avatar
Clean-Up Crew
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,360
From: Pleasure Point, Ca.
eggynatey is on a distinguished road
Before I overthought it, and definitely before I started thinking about changing the MAF or motor mounts, I'd check/replace the 02 sensor.
Old March-22nd-2015 | 10:56 AM
  #6  
fixit's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 3
fixit is an unknown quantity at this point
We were experiencing stalling when coming to a stop when the engine was cold. A mechanic friend with a very busy shop has told me the air idle motor is bad. Previously I had checked with Mazda to see if there were any bulletins out on the issue since it seems to be a very common problem with Mazda 3 owners. They had told me there weren't any bulletins on the issue.
Mazda 3 owners check the air idle motor if you experience the same. It could very well be your problem.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Laceyj91
Mazda3/Mazdaspeed3
3
November-3rd-2012 06:32 AM
jsusanka
Mazda3/Mazdaspeed3
6
October-26th-2012 03:37 AM
LordLoss
Mazda3/Mazdaspeed3
3
March-9th-2012 08:54 PM
DAC17
Mazdas For Sale or Wanted
1
September-7th-2010 09:46 PM
trev0006
Mazda3/Mazdaspeed3
0
June-8th-2010 01:49 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:27 PM.