Ignition/Fuel System - Engine Hard Start/Long Crank Time
01-013/052004-2005 MAZDA3 - ENGINE HARD START
Note:
This bulletin supersedes the following TSB(s): 01-041/04. Please update your records accordingly.
BULLETIN NOTE
This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 01-041/04, issued on 12/13/04. The APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS and PART(S) INFORMATION have been revised.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2004-2005 Mazda3 - 2.0 and 2.3L engines, both Federal and California specification
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may experience an engine with hard starting (cranks but takes 10 seconds or longer to start). The condition is more likely afier vehicle sits overnight or for an extended time. Rough idle may occur just afier the engine is started.
This may be caused by fouled spark plugs if the vehicle is frequently driven in stop-and-go conditions, such as in heavy traffic. In some cases, foreign debris may get stuck in the pressure regulator valve of the fuel pump, and cause fuel holding pressure to drop below specification.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicles repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Check fuel hold pressure afier turning the engine OFF for 5 minutes or longer. Refer to Workshop Manual (section 01-14 FUEL LINE PRESSURE INSPECTION). Specification is 36.2 psi or more.
^ If below specification, check fuel line for clogging. If fuel line is clear, replace fuel pump according to Workshop Manual (section 01-14 FUEL PUMP UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
^ If fuel hold pressure is okay, check spark plugs for fouling.
a. If fouled, replace spark plugs with modified plugs.
b. If not fouled, perform normal diagnostics according to Workshop Manual (section 01- 03 NO. 4 HARD TO STARTING CRANK/ERRATIC START/ERRATIC CRANK).
2. Verify repair.
PART(S) INFORMATION
NOTE:
Please order only parts needed~ based on engine size and emission type.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.
^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
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