help - Check Engine Light on, Strong petrol smell from exhaust
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help - Check Engine Light on, Strong petrol smell from exhaust
Hi guys, need some help here. i have the check engine light on everytime after reset and mazda says it's due to incomplete combustion triggering the O2 sensor. They have said that the strong petrol smell from the exhaust is an indication.
any idea how to solve this problem?
any idea how to solve this problem?
#3
have been grasping at straws with clueless mechanics from Mazda and workshop!
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You have a clogged/Dead CAT
get it replaced. Free if you're in the USA, under 80K miles 8 years.
why I said that?
AIR system problem (P0410) rarely happens, you *might* get this CEL due something blocking the intake, but rarely happens. USUALLOY if you have a Clogged/Melt/Melting Catalyst Converter, The engine keep saying *wtf I cant get enough air in !!!!* cuz ... the air is not going out !
to be sure, is your engine "loud as ****", and no matter what you do your car just wont rev/ go faster ?
P0420 ... well, CAT is not doing its job, or Rear O2 sensor is bad, so yeah, its bad anyway.
get it replaced. Free if you're in the USA, under 80K miles 8 years.
why I said that?
AIR system problem (P0410) rarely happens, you *might* get this CEL due something blocking the intake, but rarely happens. USUALLOY if you have a Clogged/Melt/Melting Catalyst Converter, The engine keep saying *wtf I cant get enough air in !!!!* cuz ... the air is not going out !
to be sure, is your engine "loud as ****", and no matter what you do your car just wont rev/ go faster ?
P0420 ... well, CAT is not doing its job, or Rear O2 sensor is bad, so yeah, its bad anyway.
Last edited by nycgps; 11-05-2009 at 06:44 PM.
#7
man, u hit the bullseye.
i changed my cat and sensors under warranty and problem is solved. =)
i changed my cat and sensors under warranty and problem is solved. =)
You have a clogged/Dead CAT
get it replaced. Free if you're in the USA, under 80K miles 8 years.
why I said that?
AIR system problem (P0410) rarely happens, you *might* get this CEL due something blocking the intake, but rarely happens. USUALLOY if you have a Clogged/Melt/Melting Catalyst Converter, The engine keep saying *wtf I cant get enough air in !!!!* cuz ... the air is not going out !
to be sure, is your engine "loud as ****", and no matter what you do your car just wont rev/ go faster ?
P0420 ... well, CAT is not doing its job, or Rear O2 sensor is bad, so yeah, its bad anyway.
get it replaced. Free if you're in the USA, under 80K miles 8 years.
why I said that?
AIR system problem (P0410) rarely happens, you *might* get this CEL due something blocking the intake, but rarely happens. USUALLOY if you have a Clogged/Melt/Melting Catalyst Converter, The engine keep saying *wtf I cant get enough air in !!!!* cuz ... the air is not going out !
to be sure, is your engine "loud as ****", and no matter what you do your car just wont rev/ go faster ?
P0420 ... well, CAT is not doing its job, or Rear O2 sensor is bad, so yeah, its bad anyway.
#8
thanks bro. u hit the bulls eye. problem is solved after changin cat and sensor. fortunately there is warranty.
You have a clogged/Dead CAT
get it replaced. Free if you're in the USA, under 80K miles 8 years.
why I said that?
AIR system problem (P0410) rarely happens, you *might* get this CEL due something blocking the intake, but rarely happens. USUALLOY if you have a Clogged/Melt/Melting Catalyst Converter, The engine keep saying *wtf I cant get enough air in !!!!* cuz ... the air is not going out !
to be sure, is your engine "loud as ****", and no matter what you do your car just wont rev/ go faster ?
P0420 ... well, CAT is not doing its job, or Rear O2 sensor is bad, so yeah, its bad anyway.
get it replaced. Free if you're in the USA, under 80K miles 8 years.
why I said that?
AIR system problem (P0410) rarely happens, you *might* get this CEL due something blocking the intake, but rarely happens. USUALLOY if you have a Clogged/Melt/Melting Catalyst Converter, The engine keep saying *wtf I cant get enough air in !!!!* cuz ... the air is not going out !
to be sure, is your engine "loud as ****", and no matter what you do your car just wont rev/ go faster ?
P0420 ... well, CAT is not doing its job, or Rear O2 sensor is bad, so yeah, its bad anyway.
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i am having the same problem and wondering what year your car is? and do you have any performace upgrages that would ruin your warrenty. im servicing my car on monday and have a injen cold air intake i am wondering will i still be covered under warrenty?
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true but from what ive been reading people have been saying that the dealership wont care what aftermarket part you have on as long as it doesnt relate to the problem so do you think my intake did cause this or should i just play it safe and replace my stock?
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There was a turbo installed previously but i made sure i took it out before sending it to the dealership. I'm not sure how strict yours are but i didn't take any chances. Mine is an 07 model.
the changed teh Cat and replaced the O2 sensors and also checked the air/fuel mix.
there have been no more problems after.
the changed teh Cat and replaced the O2 sensors and also checked the air/fuel mix.
there have been no more problems after.
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yeah me too i just got mine back from mazda today and got my cat replaced and was wondering who ever else had theirs replaced was their strong burning smell? is this normal?
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