Check Engine Light problems with the 3 and 6

[mkirby23]

I just started getting the CEL on my Mazda 6s. I took it to the dealership
(just had my 7,500 mile service done a week earlier) and they said they
had
12 other cars in the shop for the same problem. They said that the Mazda
3's had a faulty gas cap that was causing the CEL and they have begun
replaceing them. They said the Mazda 6's had a software issue with
emissions. Sounds like they are still trying to get a handle on that one.
He assured me that the light was harmless and would have NO negetive
effects on my engine. I'm leaving my 6 with them at the end of the week
and they will check it out.

Anyone else having this problem??

[madmerv]

I just started getting the CEL on my Mazda 6s. I took it to the dealership
(just had my 7,500 mile service done a week earlier) and they said they
had
12 other cars in the shop for the same problem. They said that the Mazda
3's had a faulty gas cap that was causing the CEL and they have begun
replaceing them. They said the Mazda 6's had a software issue with
emissions. Sounds like they are still trying to get a handle on that one.
He assured me that the light was harmless and would have NO negetive
effects on my engine. I'm leaving my 6 with them at the end of the week
and they will check it out.

Anyone else having this problem??

36K miles this morning, and never a CEL.......

[crossbow]

There are over 300 cel's between all the mazda 6's and 3's. If you want more information, please post the cel codes. The dealer should surrender them to you on request.

[madmerv]

If not, I have an OBDII reader and all the codes :)

[crossbow]

OBD-II readers don't work unless they are CAN BUS compliant.

[seanmcsean]

I got one for the same reason.. you have to make sure the gas cap is screwed on REALLY tight all the time.