2012 Mazda Mazda2 (DE) — Repair Solution

1.3L P3-VPS 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto · Stop Start Intermittent Operation · Electrical

Mazda Mazda2 (DE) Stop Start Intermittent Operation Electrical Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mazda
Model: Mazda2 (DE)
Year: 2012
Engine: 1.3L P3-VPS 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 65,663
Area: Electrical
Category: Stop Start Intermittent Operation

Customer Complaint

The iStop function was not working.

Problem Summary

The iStop feature was inoperative. After an earlier battery replacement and iStop relearn the green iStop indicator illuminated, but during driving the engine would not stop when the vehicle came to rest. The green iStop light would either stay on briefly before extinguishing, or flash three times and then disappear until the next drive cycle.

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Quick Facts

CodeMAZDE12462
Vehicle2012 Mazda Mazda2 (DE)
Engine1.3L P3-VPS 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT MPFI Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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