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  1. Tyler Young

    MAP mishap?

    Hey guys, so I'm scratching my head on this 1. So I started noticing some similar issues to when my last map went bad; high koeo voltage, overboost conditions, high idle with clutch engaged(foot off). So I started shopping, bought a Bosch 3bar but ended up buying the gm version instead. Part...
  2. D

    chasing p0300 and rough idle

    My genpu has a rough idle where it makes a small sputter every few seconds, I also get a p0300 random misfire code that comes on every few cold starts. I have done everything I can think of to fix this issue. I've changed the spark plugs, cleaned the valves, rebuilt the HPFP, changed the o2...
  3. B

    BNR S3 No boost at low rpm's

    Hello, i just installed my bnr s3 and i'm running intro one issue. My stock turbo ran without any issues on 300hp. it barley makes 3-4 psi under 4000rpm. after that it goes as it should go from 2500rpm. Grimmspeed boost controller (stock map sensor atm, tunner said it's not important for now)...
  4. J

    About to buy a ms6

    Hello guys n gals, im about to buy a mazdaspeed 6 built in 2007 with close to 200.000km on the first engine and turbo priced at ~7k € wanted to ask here if the price is alright because every other ms6 i currently find has an exchanged engine and is priced just about the same.
  5. D

    Terrible whining sound, what is this horrible sound?

    I recently sold my speed3 to a buyer and disclosed known issues, which were just the piston rings on cylinders 1 and 2 being worn (not terribly) and the ac being out. This was all I knew of at the time. 3 days later, he sends me this video with permission to ask the question here. It is a...
  6. D

    Intermittent but Frequent Pulling to Left

    I have been having some issues with my 2007 Mazdaspeed3 for about the past two months. The issue: When accelerating (not even very much) the car jerks to the left. It's almost as if the center position on the steering wheel suddenly changes a few degrees clockwise. This even happens when I...
  7. D

    14.85 AFR, fuel trims pinned at -.16, knock retard?!

    This is my first post here so I apologize if I mess anything up! (For reference, currently have a jbr stage 2 powerpath intake/turbo inlet, turbosmart 50/50 set to full recirc, corksport hpfp internals, jbr rear motor mount, and a catback exhaust on the car. During the time of the first 3 logs...
  8. D

    Wont start after timing chain, Fuel rail holding 68 PSI

    Hi, I bought my 2009 mazdaspeed3 about 8 weeks ago, it ran when I bought it but needed a timing chain job. After doing the timing chain myself with my brother I am now unable to get the car started. After doing some troubleshooting we think we have nailed it down to a fuel issue. We are using...
  9. Anthony Amador

    [SOLVED] 0V HPFP randomly dies

    Hey all, I'm new to the site so sorry if this has been asked before. ( i searched and couldn't find anything.) My 2009 Mazdaspeed 3 is having issues with randomly cutting or losing hpfp pressure, and crazy FT. I randomly get P2178/P2188 at least once a day. My fuel trims will go anywhere from...
  10. A

    Help buying a ms3

    I want to buy a 1st gen speed3. I know they’re older cars and I don’t have a crap ton of money. I’ve been considering 2 options which are either buying one with around 100k miles on it or buying one with around 150-170k miles on it and swapping that engine for another one with 50-60k miles on...
  11. J

    Broken Thread Chaser in Engine Mount hole

    Hi folks, just like the title, on the passenger side engine mount I broke off a thread chasing bit when cleaning out the threads to the hole where the engine mount bolt goes into the frame. So other than junking the car (which is a serious possibility based on the opinions I've seen on this...
  12. M

    [SOLVED] Need help please! Random no start!

    2012 Mazdaspeed3 So, I park my car in my garage to do some maintenance. 1. Change valve cover gasket 2. Change Plugs 3. Change oil and filter so, first thing first, I disconnected the battery just out of habit. Pulled the plugs, then valve cover. Replaced plugs, and taped off and put a coat of...
  13. Kiernan Sowl

    P2188 and p2187

    Alright guys I'm super new here actually first time on posting in a forum lol. So I've been having an intermittent super rich condition usually when turning in 2nd gear my afrs are around 8.6 to 9.2 and my fuel pressure is around 1700 to 1800. I replace the wiring harness and that worked for 2...
  14. Tyler Young

    FrankenSpeed Strikes Again

    Here we go again my friends, with yet another installment of MazdaSleeze.. So, on today's episode we are discussing why my '12 MS3 is against me. So for those of you who haven't seen my previous posts, nor care to dig, I bought a '12 MS3 that was fully loaded with no knowledge of what I was...
  15. imallama

    2007 MS3 bucking/jerking? (p2138 + u2023)

    Hey all! It's been a while, I remember the old mazdaspeed forums from before. Glad to see things are still going! I was hoping to get some help with this issue I've been having. It started about 2-3 weeks ago. Pretty much, when in lower RPM's in 1st and 2nd gear (usually below 2500), the car...
  16. Tyler Young

    Persistent DTCs/Rampant limp mode

    So since my last post i have bought a computer, downloaded free VT and logged data from the last 2 days. Below are screenshots of an example or 2 of what I've been dealing with along with a few descriptions. first half is idle, then a short drive across the parking lot. This is what my pcm...
  17. Tyler Young

    MS3 PCM fault?

    So I bought a 2012 about 9 months ago from a dealer, 1 previous owner. What they failed to tell me was how much he actually done to this thing. I apologise for how lengthy this post will be but I've been having hell ting to figure out what the hell is going on. This is everything I've stumbled...
  18. J

    MOTOR SWAP BETWEEN GENS

    Hey everyone, New here. I have a 07 speed 3 with full bolt ons and i bought a 2nd gen motor from a friend and just got it hung in the car. I have a few questions. I know the block is the same, however I have realized PS pump is different along with AC compressor (they will be swapped). my...
  19. T

    Help diagnosing please

    Hey guys, I really need some help diagnosing on my 07 ms3. Finished the swap yesterday and the car was perfectly fine. Now today it won’t hardly run for sh*t and is now throwing these 5 codes: PCM -P0117 -P0245 IC -U2064 -U2023 ABS -U2023 Yes, I’ve tried clearing codes. Yes, I’ve reset the...
  20. A

    Help diagnosing

    Hello everyone new to the forums and the mazdaspeed life, I apologize if this has already been solved in another thread but I couldn't find it. I bought my speed a few weeks ago with Cobb intake, fuel pump internals, upgraded intercooler and turbo smart BOV. Yesterday I installed a Cobb turbo...
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