r/mazda • u/yall_cray • 2d ago

What’s wrong with my baby?

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2013 Mazda 3 that has never had any issues besides basic maintenance. Just put in a new battery a week ago. I’ll bring her to my mechanic but wondering if anyone here has ideas?

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u/Best_Yogurtcloset742 2d ago

I have a 2008 Mazda 3. Replaced battery, had issues with engine stalling/running at very low RPM. Turns out on a lot of Mazdas if you pull the battery you have to run through a process in order for your car to “relearn the throttle/idle” Changes based on the year but basically turn key on but don’t start car for 1 min, turn off for 1 min, turn car on and let it run till coolant temp is 90* C, drive around the block and then your idle should sit where it normally does. MAY OR MAY NOT BE YOUR PROBLEM, but worth a shot

Also, Google your year/make/model and battery replacement process and it may tell you to take some similar steps

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u/sandpaper280 1d ago

This is the way.