Engine change

2006 MAZDA 3
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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KARRASCO
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I change engine on my 2006 mazda 3 2.3L for a 2011 2.3L engine. When I started it stays iddlying at 1,800 rpm and it did not accelerate. Check engine light is on. Any thoughts??
Jul 2, 2011 at 10:46 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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I would be thinking that the ECU may not be compatible, have you been able to extract any codes as yet?
Jul 2, 2011 at 11:04 PM
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KARRASCO
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Not yet. That's the next thin I'll do. I'll let you know.
Jul 2, 2011 at 11:40 PM
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