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Ok.. I pulled out my service ticket to see what they actually did..when they first looked at it they found code P0706 internal failure of the trans range sensor switch..so they replaced that (under warranty... I had told them stiff brakes so they replaced front brake pads and rotos.. the rotos were replaced under DSA warranty and they flushed the brake system..total charged $622.36 and warranty covered 299.50..so my actual cost was $322.86.. is that a easonable price for what they did? Then as I said above... the problems weren't resolved...took it back and now the items that they are doing are: replacing the transmission, replacing the oil pan, replacing the front whee bearings and the idle air control valve. Not complaining as they said all under the warranty. But I am concerned as why didn't they see all these things the first time I brought it in? (They are saying that replacing the idle air control valve is what will fix my stiff brakes...does that make sense? They are stiff first thing in the am or if the car has sat for a while.. and they are so stiff I could stand on them before they work.. but if I pump them a little for a few minutes they all of a sdden will click in and work fine and I have no other problems that day (assuming no long sit period...) Anyway.. I have idea if the dealer is being fair and straight forward with me or not..so I appreciate any and all help/comments. The one thing he did say that I appreciated was that the reason they hadn't done the transmission first off is that they have to first replace the switch and see if that solves the problem.. if it doesn't then they move to the transmission. That actually made sense.. I understand eliminating the simple first. I am just shaking my head about everything else. Since my receipt says parts and labor warranted for 12 months or 12k miles.. does that mean I am covered in case their repairs are falty? What about being covered for mis diagnosis? I amgetting sick of bringing it in and having a repair done and the problem is still not fixed... Oh the other continuing problem is that I hear this continuing click sound when I drive.. they said the replacement of the front wheel bearings will cver that.. anyone else have this problem? I have been trying to get that problem fixed for going on a year now... they keep claiming it is something else... |
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I purchased a hood deflector/bug protector for my 2006 MPV. When I was installing it most of the plastic black clips that hold the hood deflector/ bug protector on the car broke. The kit does not unclude extras. Out of 6 clips 5 broke. How do I go aboutfinding replacement clips so that I can finishing installing the hood protector?  Please advise, Dave |
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Replying to: d5a (Feb 11, 2007 11:16 am)
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Replying to: backy (Feb 11, 2007 11:35 am)
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Replying to: d5a (Feb 11, 2007 4:38 pm) |
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Replying to: d5a (Feb 11, 2007 11:16 am) I called the Mazda dealership and they said they could order a kit, which included clips, metal brackets and the 3m tape for $34. That's right... $34 for about 30 cents worth of plastic clips. Anywho, I went to an auto parts store(Autozone)and bought a variety pack of clips for a couple bucks... you may get lucky and find the exact size. The closest clip to fitting was just a couple hairs to big. So, I drilled out a slightly larger hole in the metal bracket and it worked fine. No problems in the 2 years since I installed it. 
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| ok.. they replaced the transmission (78k miles).. under warranty at least (big fan of the extended warranty on this car at least!). I got it back on monday.. still seemed to not drive correctly.. jerked and over revved and there was a bad burining oil smell. Then I brought it in.. they said that yes, apparently transmission was bad so they would replace it.. AGAIN. They just called me and said.. no not transmission but actually all the problems are not transmission at all but rather caused by burned out ignition coils.. that is covered under the warranty so that is fine.. but I am getting VERY worried.. in the past month the car has had ignition coils replaced, transmission replaced, oil pan replaced, bearings replaced, rotor/brake work done.. I am at a loss for why all of these things would go bad at roughly the same time.. has anyone else had this type of thing happen? I do regular maintenance.. change the oil regularly and drive just normal suburban driving.. no accidents...I have never felt like this about any other car.. like things are going wrong constantly. While the mileage is getting up there ..it is also not that high. I thought cars could and should routinely last til 100k miles...? It is mazda cars.. is it the MPV or is it that my expectations are out of whack? | |
Anyone know the best thing to do about surface paint scratches? My 3 year old decided to clean off the Van with a piece of ice. Now my drivers door has tons of scratches in the paint. Tried wax but the scratches are still there. The van is dark green so the scratches show up pretty well. Any advise or tips would be great.  Thanks!
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Replying to: d5a (Feb 28, 2007 7:04 am)
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Thanks for the advise. I was thinking thats what i may have to do. I don't metal at all just surface scratches but they are noticeable. Was hoping the wax would take them out but it didn't work. Didn't know if there was a product around to remove that that someone had used that really worked and didn't damage the van. Thanks again for your help!
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