# \#mazda6 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mazda6/4851.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car repair taking more time. Is it ok to leave car idle at dealer's place?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-taking-more-time-is-it-ok-to-leave-car-idle-at-dealers-place/98005)
**Author:** [@pvijaybabube](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pvijaybabube)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-taking-more-time-is-it-ok-to-leave-car-idle-at-dealers-place/98005 "2026-04-07T00:26:02Z")
Hi, I have a 2010 Mazda 6 car. I received a letter for airbag recall. When I dropped my car for service they said it would 1 hr to fix the airbag. Later they called me and said the parts are not available and it would … --- ## [Never mind, this apparently is not a place to ask questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472)
**Author:** [@zak.ouellette\_192285](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zak.ouellette_192285)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472 "2025-01-02T01:10:48Z")
I am trying to see if a 2011 mazda 6 headlight assembly will mount and connect to a 2010 mazda 6. I have looked online and found only a few answers that seem to contradict each other so I was hoping to get some clarifica… --- ## [Stereo keep changing from balanced to unbalanced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stereo-keep-changing-from-balanced-to-unbalanced/198156)
**Author:** [@Kneiseren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kneiseren)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stereo-keep-changing-from-balanced-to-unbalanced/198156 "2024-11-27T03:51:52Z")
emphasized text Not sure how to explain this issue. But my stereo (Bose) keeps going from playing on both speakers and then suddenly only playing on the left speaker. Now the right speaker do work if i use the balance s… --- ## [Dpf light flashing after 3 hours motorway driving?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dpf-light-flashing-after-3-hours-motorway-driving/192544)
**Author:** [@jimspencer232\_186637](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimspencer232_186637)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dpf-light-flashing-after-3-hours-motorway-driving/192544 "2023-08-30T22:38:23Z")
Hi. I have a Mazda 6 estate (2011). We were traveling to our holiday in France today when, after 3 hours of motorway driving, the dpf light started flashing. We reluctantly carried on for the last hour of our journey but… --- ## [High jump in RPMs when turning steering wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-jump-in-rpms-when-turning-steering-wheel/179058)
**Author:** [@Windy6ix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Windy6ix)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-jump-in-rpms-when-turning-steering-wheel/179058 "2023-05-11T23:22:03Z")
Hi everyone, I’m experiencing a strange issue with my 2010 Mazda6 that is extremely unsettling on a day-to-day basis. When I’m at very low RPMs and foot off the gas my RPMs jump insanely high when turning the steering w… --- ## [2014 Mazda 6 Transmission Failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-6-transmission-failure/114941)
**Author:** [@bloody\_knuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bloody_knuckles)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mazda-6-transmission-failure/114941 "2023-03-03T23:47:43Z")
My dealer informed me yesterday that my 2014 Mazda6 with 123,600 miles and a whining noise, needs a new transmission. Total cost $5,400. Mazda issued a TSB in 2015 acknowledging a manufacturing defect in certain transm… --- ## [Broken air recirculator selector switch](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-air-recirculator-selector-switch/185708)
**Author:** [@dwkindig](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dwkindig)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2022, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-air-recirculator-selector-switch/185708 "2022-08-09T13:02:03Z")
2003 Mazda 6i. The switch isn’t just broken, it’s missing, popped off somewhere. I think the switch was also electro-capacitive in some way? But it is stuck on the fresh air selection, and I don’t seem to be able to chan… --- ## [Autobody Parts Online?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autobody-parts-online/175574)
**Author:** [@Lemba11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lemba11)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2021, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/autobody-parts-online/175574 "2021-06-24T21:36:32Z")
Anyone with experience in DIY autobody repair know of a good place to secure parts online? The car is a 2005 Mazda 6. I was the victim in a hit and run. I want to replace the left front and right rear fenders, and the l… --- ## [Question about a clutch issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-a-clutch-issue/185414)
**Author:** [@Nissanguy240](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nissanguy240)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 12:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-a-clutch-issue/185414 "2022-07-25T00:54:45Z")
Hey guys so today my clutch started slipping, my wife was driving it and she described a problem that sounded like a badly slipping clutch from her description but the clutch has been just fine every time I’ve driven it … --- ## [2010 Mazda Mazda6 - dead battery and heater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda6-dead-battery-and-heater/184222)
**Author:** [@gary51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gary51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda6-dead-battery-and-heater/184222 "2022-05-20T20:56:33Z")
power drawn dead battey /all the time isues with heater not working at all --- ## [Brand new(used) car, runs, has some issues, wondering what to do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-used-car-runs-has-some-issues-wondering-what-to-do/182625)
**Author:** [@sorestflea2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sorestflea2)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2022, 4:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brand-new-used-car-runs-has-some-issues-wondering-what-to-do/182625 "2022-02-25T04:03:44Z")
I would like to preface this by apologizing for my lack of knowledge on cars, this is the first car I’ve ever owned. anyways, i just picked up a used 2004 mazda 6 s (3.0L v6 manual) with around 146000 miles on it. the c… --- ## [2004 Mazda6 Burning Oil Smell and Sluggish Acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda6-burning-oil-smell-and-sluggish-acceleration/85247)
**Author:** [@Cori](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cori)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda6-burning-oil-smell-and-sluggish-acceleration/85247 "2022-02-11T17:58:22Z")
Car Details: 2004 Mazda 6 V6 3.0 L engine automatic transmission with 88,000 miles Car Problem Vignette: After driving for a bit, say 20-30 mins (after my engine gets hot), I start to smell a burning oil smell… --- ## [2004 Mazda Mazda6 weak power-running rough](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mazda6-weak-power-running-rough/181232)
**Author:** [@ornithopter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ornithopter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2021, 9:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mazda6-weak-power-running-rough/181232 "2021-12-11T21:28:31Z")
Engine light on in 6 cylinder Mazda 6 Sport Wagon, 2004. Weak power and runs rough. Error code P0174 System too lean (bank 2) P0175 System too rich (bank 2) This is the second time this has happened in past 6 years. … --- ## [Same car new topic 2005 mazda 6 wagon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-car-new-topic-2005-mazda-6-wagon/181072)
**Author:** [@remodeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remodeler)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2021, 11:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/same-car-new-topic-2005-mazda-6-wagon/181072 "2021-12-07T23:41:55Z")
Think this price to repair rust of my quarter panel is what should be expected? Shop said there was nothing there - no metal, just rot. They had to fabricate new metal and then paint it. They showed me pictures of b… --- ## [Advice on what to do](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-what-to-do/180572)
**Author:** [@remodeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remodeler)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-on-what-to-do/180572 "2021-11-24T18:42:18Z")
I’m back about my car. A little backstory. A long backstory, but I think relevant. Attached is the receipt from the last time the dealer had my car to replace gaskets for an oil leak. Don’t see any way to attach a pi… --- ## [Performance Chip Stage 4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/performance-chip-stage-4/180213)
**Author:** [@ssgpayne\_177847](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ssgpayne_177847)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/performance-chip-stage-4/180213 "2021-10-26T12:44:34Z")
Anyone used Stage 4 Performance Chip Module OBD2 +LCD Monitor from performance chips? I read some reviews but we’re not really helpful. --- ## [Do engine treatments like Slick 50 really work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-engine-treatments-like-slick-50-really-work/43773)
**Author:** [@pagosajoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pagosajoe)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2021, 1:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-engine-treatments-like-slick-50-really-work/43773 "2021-07-20T13:02:48Z")
Are any of these engine treatments worth the money at all like Slick 50 or any other type of product like this? Thanks --- ## [Car AC fan is continuously running even when knob is at 0 means off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-ac-fan-is-continuously-running-even-when-knob-is-at-0-means-off/177725)
**Author:** [@wasifmohd786](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wasifmohd786)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-ac-fan-is-continuously-running-even-when-knob-is-at-0-means-off/177725 "2021-07-07T17:05:54Z")
My Mazda 6 2007 AC is continuously throwing air inside the car even when AC is off means speed knob is at zero. When Fan speed knob is at zero it should not run. Please let me know what’s wrong --- ## [Car stops by it self](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stops-by-it-self/177614)
**Author:** [@Daniel-Kass-Danno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Daniel-Kass-Danno)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-stops-by-it-self/177614 "2021-06-23T15:39:04Z")
Mazda 6 2006 - when driving slow like before a round about or a curve often the car shuts down and needs to be restarted with the key. What could be the reason for this? --- ## [Mazda 6 - Emissions problem - ODB readings](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-emissions-problem-odb-readings/177389)
**Author:** [@stuff\_3000\_175711](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stuff_3000_175711)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-emissions-problem-odb-readings/177389 "2021-06-11T19:51:17Z")
Hi all. Have a 2008 mazda 6 that failed on emissions. Readings were miles off Low Idle (700 rpm) CO 5.96 Vol% HC 271 ppm High Idle (3000 rpm) Lambda 0.81 CO 7.17 vol% HC 350 ppm Mechanic says it COULD just need … --- ## [2017 Mazda Mazda6 has slight jerk and speedometer drop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-mazda6-has-slight-jerk-and-speedometer-drop/174522)
**Author:** [@Atti2d](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Atti2d)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mazda-mazda6-has-slight-jerk-and-speedometer-drop/174522 "2021-01-28T22:19:59Z")
Driving manual transmission, 60 mph no change in speed for several miles. Slight jerk, speedometer dropped about 10 mph, came back up to 60 and dash lights dimmed a little, did not flash. Also noticed my music (MP3 via… --- ## [2015 Mazda Mazda6 needs a shop in central Ohio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-mazda6-needs-a-shop-in-central-ohio/171371)
**Author:** [@Buckeye00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Buckeye00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-mazda6-needs-a-shop-in-central-ohio/171371 "2020-10-19T19:19:05Z")
Looking for a good Mazda shop in central Ohio. --- ## [Gas pedal Not working in Mazda 6 2007](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pedal-not-working-in-mazda-6-2007/170348)
**Author:** [@Monica-33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Monica-33)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-pedal-not-working-in-mazda-6-2007/170348 "2020-09-24T15:55:03Z")
The lights in my Mazda got light left on overnight and the battery was dead this morning. I jumped the car with my truck and the car started. I noticed that the motor was shaking quite a bit. All of the service lights o… --- ## [Mazda 6 noise upon decelerating...could it be a bearing in the transmission?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-noise-upon-decelerating-could-it-be-a-bearing-in-the-transmission/168760)
**Author:** [@th5512\_170009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/th5512_170009)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-6-noise-upon-decelerating-could-it-be-a-bearing-in-the-transmission/168760 "2020-08-16T15:56:06Z")
Folks: 2014 Mazda 6 with Automatic transmission. 80K miles. I recently replaced the driver-side front hub and bearing assembly thinking that would fix my issue. Nope. I know I have the passenger side I can replace, b… --- ## [Water Spill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-spill/167645)
**Author:** [@aaguilar2018\_169295](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aaguilar2018_169295)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-spill/167645 "2020-07-21T20:57:35Z")
I spilled about 2 gallons of water on the back driver side of my floor. I vacuumed up the water as much as I could and I also used towels. There is still some water underneath the carpet that I cant get to. I’m afraid it… --- ## [2010 Mazda 6 vibrating and burning rubber smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-6-vibrating-and-burning-rubber-smell/162449)
**Author:** [@tarackm97\_166162](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tarackm97_166162)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-6-vibrating-and-burning-rubber-smell/162449 "2020-04-05T12:05:18Z")
Hi i have a 2010 mazda 6 2.2. I travel on the motorway for work everyday and some days when i join the motorway and get up to speed my car starts to struggle and a vibration comes through the car. It lasts for a few minu… --- ## [Ask Someone: 2008 Mazda Mazda6 #1581216929](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2008-mazda-mazda6-1581216929/158174)
**Author:** [@britneyj612\_163108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/britneyj612_163108)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ask-someone-2008-mazda-mazda6-1581216929/158174 "2020-02-09T04:02:06Z")
i have Mazda6 2008. while i was at a red light on my way home, my car started to hesitate while i was sitting at the red light as if it wanted to shut off. while i was driving it was fine. but it did that and had a shake… --- ## [Mazda Car Remote won't re-program](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-car-remote-wont-re-program/44829)
**Author:** [@paulg406](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulg406)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-car-remote-wont-re-program/44829 "2020-02-08T19:03:00Z")
My son has a 2004 Mazda 6. The remote key fob stopped working so we put in a new battery. That did not fix the problem so I went on line and got some reprogramming instructions involving turning on the car and pressing… --- ## [2009 Mazda Mazda6 - popping the clutch vs. using jumper cables?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda6-popping-the-clutch-vs-using-jumper-cables/155490)
**Author:** [@Dave491](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dave491)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2019, 3:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-mazda-mazda6-popping-the-clutch-vs-using-jumper-cables/155490 "2019-12-30T03:19:45Z")
My daughter’s clutch-equipped car would not start due to weak battery. Instead of searching for my jumper cables I suggested drifting slowly down our hill and “popping the clutch” like we used to do often back in the … --- ## [2006 Mazda Mazda6 fog lamps failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-mazda6-fog-lamps-failed/154829)
**Author:** [@Steve24](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steve24)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 3:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mazda-mazda6-fog-lamps-failed/154829 "2019-12-18T03:46:37Z")
lost my fog lamps stopped working. My turn signal/flasher lights stay on and all sides flash when using my turn signals. fuses check ok found my passenger side fender light is out. looking for reason and or cause. My fo… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mazda6/4851.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=mazda6)