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2004 Mazda 3 S 2.3L No Valve Advance
Posted to Asian Driveability on 3/3/2009 6 Replies

After putting a used head on this Mazda we've had nothing but problems. We now have it running, but it makes an awful valve-like noise over 3000 RPM, when the valve timing advance should be activated. We are getting the P0012 code indicating that the timing is...

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car Vehicle Data

2004 Mazda 3 S

VIN JM1EK14334
Engine2.3 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / SEFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsNo Valve Advance
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

P0012Intake Camshaft Position System Performance - Retarded
Message Closed w/FIX

car Vehicle Data

2004 Mazda 3 S

VIN JM1EK14334
Engine2.3 L / 4 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / SEFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsNo Valve Advance
OccursAlways

Trouble Codes

P0012Intake Camshaft Position System Performance - Retarded