Originally posted by TheBiz
Had a member ask the question what does the code mean...
Thought I could let everyone know.
On a mazda3, this is how the codes work.
example D4SS85 GA00
D - Mazda3
4 - either 4 or 5 tells how many doors (sedan vs sport)
S - either X, S or T indicates the model GX, GS or GT
S - either S or D indicates engine size S=2.0L & D=2.3L
8 - either 5 or 8 indicates transmission 5=5 speed manual, 8=automatic with sport shift
5 - indicates model year 5=2005
GA00 - indicates package (ie power package, sport package, air conditioning, convenience package, GFX etc....
See you on the road.