Mazda3 Offered in both a sedan and wagon, this sporty model offers a great car for the family, as well a fun track car.

Lights are dim

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 27, 2013 | 03:39 PM
  #1  
eiginh's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 56
Likes: 0
From: SoCal.
Default Lights are dim

Good afternoon,

I recently noticed that my car lights dim when my car is on reverse. Specifically when I'm turning it. It isn't significant, however, it's significant enough to notice. Is this something I should be worried about? My warranty is soon to expire and thinking of purchasing an extended warranty (I haven't researched which package, if any, yet). I drive a 2011 Mazda3 S Sport manual.

I appreciate your help.
 
Reply
Old Sep 27, 2013 | 04:01 PM
  #2  
Kevinkpk's Avatar
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 444
Likes: 0
From: Tulsa
Default

Originally Posted by eiginh
Good afternoon,

I recently noticed that my car lights dim when my car is on reverse. Specifically when I'm turning it. It isn't significant, however, it's significant enough to notice. Is this something I should be worried about? My warranty is soon to expire and thinking of purchasing an extended warranty (I haven't researched which package, if any, yet). I drive a 2011 Mazda3 S Sport manual.

I appreciate your help.
Sounds like weak alternator. Since your engine rpms low are at both those posted with them dim. Have it checked. Is this the original battery also? Hve the alternator checked. Probably the battery is not holding complete charge.
 

Last edited by Kevinkpk; Sep 27, 2013 at 04:05 PM.
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2013 | 09:46 PM
  #3  
eiginh's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Member
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 56
Likes: 0
From: SoCal.
Default

Originally Posted by Kevinkpk
Sounds like weak alternator. Since your engine rpms low are at both those posted with them dim. Have it checked. Is this the original battery also? Hve the alternator checked. Probably the battery is not holding complete charge.
Yes, it's the original battery. I'll call the dealership. Thanks Kevin!
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
JamesMazda323f
Mazda 323,Mazda 626 & Mazda 929
1
Feb 24, 2012 12:43 PM
Dewman
Mazda RX-7
0
Dec 31, 2010 09:02 AM
drive4fun
Mazda Protege
0
Aug 7, 2009 08:49 AM
awb101
Mazda BT 50 & Pickup Trucks
4
Nov 30, 2007 11:35 AM
sn0w1337
Mazda6
4
Oct 16, 2007 09:00 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:21 AM.