Difficult to Start in Extremely Cold Weather on Mazda 3

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · Apr 1, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The engine may be difficult to start in extremely cold weather (-20F) after a short trip. This can be caused by sticking main relay points.

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Mazda 3 vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 76,130 miles
(40,000 - 148,000)

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