Hello guys, I need your help, my 2007 MS6 have p0012, the PCM is not sending ground signal to the OCV, if I manually add ground to the valve the VVT moves. Is there any ground related to the OCV? Anyone know if the ECU from mazdaspeed 3 is compatible with mazdaspeed 6?
2006 Mazdaspeed 6, 78,000 miles
VVT has never been done, but I thought the high pitch squeaking I've been hearing at cold startup was the timing chain (although it doesn't sound like a rattle). I've started road racing the car so I figured I should get this done before the season starts.
As...
I’m looking for some advice…
I’ve got a 2008 MS3 with relatively low mileage for its age (86,000). I’m the original owner, I’ve taken good care of it, but it’s reaching that age when things start to go wrong. Given the current state of the US auto market, I would rather not replace it right...
I'm part way through replacing my timing chain and vvt, I just torqued the cams and afterwards was able to fit the locking plate back in with some coercing. Does this seem like too little tension?
It feels like there's a tiny bit more tension when I take the locking plate out. If I need to add...
Alright so I know there’s a few threads on here about this but I haven’t seen anybody with my direct circumstance.
Long post incoming…
Permanent Code P0012
I have a fresh built engine that had been built by a reputable shop. Mazda OEM VVT kit was installed at the time of build. I’m...
New to this board so bare with me. I have a 2008 MS3 that I have owned since new. Not many mods except suspension and some mounts. Car has 135k on it.
I started hearing ticking from the timing chain area on startup. Would go away after a bit. I also started to notice on hard...
Installing Timing Components
Pro Tips
Pretty much every bolt tq sequence is a criss cross or start in the middle and circle out. When in doubt do that.
OEM Bolts are one time use TTY "Torque To Yield", you can and will break them if you try. Do not re-torque after loosening.
I used ARP bolts...