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#3769 of 4534 Front End Alignment Specs by coosamtn Dec 08, 2006 (3:23 pm)
Any one know the front end alignment specifications for the 2007 Mazda 3? Mine is great on curvey roads but dosen't "center" very well on the Interstate. Do I need to add a little toe end?
#3770 of 4534 engine noise at low rpm by andyh921 Dec 09, 2006 (10:29 am)
i've had my mazda 3 for almost a year now, never had any problems until recently when i'm travelling at around 60 km/h and on the 5th gear, the engine makes some kind of squeeking sound.... my car has about 35000 km on it, can anyone tell me where the sound might be coming from? it's just driving me crazy.   thanx
#3771 of 4534 engine noise at low rpm by andyh921 by z71bill Dec 09, 2006 (11:08 am)
Auto or manual tranny?   Does it ever make the noise in any other gear? Same RPM in 4th?   Even make the noise while in neutral - what about if you rev up the engine?   Is your AC on / off.   Normally a squeak sound is made by a belt. If noise is when the AC is on - then I would guess AC belt is loose or worn out.   BUT If you have a manual tranny it could be the throw out bearing in your clutch. Replies to this message: andyh921 (Dec 09, 2006 7:31 pm)
#3772 of 4534 Re: engine noise at low rpm by andyh921 [z71bill] by andyh921 Dec 09, 2006 (7:31 pm)
Replying to: z71bill (Dec 09, 2006 11:08 am) auto   i don't know about other cars   no noise while in neutral, if i rev up the engine then noise goes away.   AC off   i was thinking maybe serpentine belt.
#3773 of 4534 Steering problem with 07 mazda 3 by ramslad Dec 10, 2006 (3:09 pm)
I have a brand new Mazda 3 (07 2.3 sedan). Actually, it is my second 07 mazda 3 as the first one got totalled after a Chevy Tahoe crashed into it! My problem is the steering in the new car does not feel right. It does not feel as tight as the other car, and there is a slight vibration. I took it back to the dealership but they say there is nothing wrong with it, and it meets the specs. Please, if anybody has any info I would much appreciate it.
#3774 of 4534 Re: Need new engine??? [har1] by jeffpurd Dec 16, 2006 (5:50 am)
Replying to: har1 (Jan 09, 2006 4:30 pm) har1 - Could I ask how this turned out for you? I have a Mazda5 with the 2.3L engine that is shared with the Mazda3 and I have what sounds like an identical situation unfolding. A rod is apparently cracked and the dealer is saying they are going to have to replace the engine. I'm trying to track down all my receipts. Interestingly, I just had the oil changed about 3 weeks ago (which I have the receipt for) before a 1000+ mile Thanksgiving trip and we started noticing a clicking sound this week. The change wasn't done by the dealer - but the dealer hasn't indicated the job was botched - they've only indicated the oil level was already low. None of the JiffyLube's around here will touch the car because of the engine and their liability concerns because of the need for special tools to do the change. Thanks.
#3775 of 4534 Re: My Own Stalling Problem! [zoomgirl] by ex_tdier Dec 16, 2006 (11:10 pm)
Replying to: zoomgirl (Dec 06, 2006 2:23 pm) I had the update done to my 3's PCM. My 3 almost died the other day when backing up the gas station. The update may help with the stalling, but it certainly isn't a true fix and I expect mine to stall AGAIN.   There is also an update for poor fuel mileage, it hasn't helped in my 3 either.
#3776 of 4534 Re: Mazda 3 Break In Problem [jhindson] by peartree999 Dec 18, 2006 (1:06 am)
Replying to: jhindson (Oct 24, 2006 6:30 pm) I have also encountered the same problems,with the break ins. In fact in 5 square blocks I counted 8 Mazda 3's with the same dents. Some worse than others. I couldn't figure out how they were getting in until I noticed the dent and took it to the body shop. It was there where I was told about the problem (nice of mazda to let us know). Turns out they had seen 6 already this month.I called Mazda and they had no idea what they were going to do about the problem.I' ve had to install an alarm to prevent these rubbies from routin through my car or sleeping in it for that matter.We should get as many people as possible on this and go after mazda so we can get this resolved. Replies to this message: autonomous (Dec 18, 2006 4:59 pm) ex_tdier (Dec 19, 2006 7:04 pm)
#3777 of 4534 Power Steering Pump Whine Damper by coosamtn Dec 18, 2006 (3:23 pm)
Has anyone had a Power Steering Pump Mounting Damper, Mazda part # BP4L-32-603B installed on the 3 to help reduce pump whine ? If so, what was your results? Did it help? It's only $51 bucks.
#3778 of 4534 Re: Mazda 3 Break In Problem [peartree999] by autonomous Dec 18, 2006 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: peartree999 (Dec 18, 2006 1:06 am) I noticed the dent   This is alarming (pardon the pun). It appears you did not have an alarm until after this occurred unlike the previous poster (jhindson (Oct 24, 2006 6:30 pm) who seems to have had his alarm disabled.   p.s. Aren't most Mazdas equipped now with an engine immobilizer which prevents thieves from driving off with the car? This is no consolation for a damaged vehicle, but it may reduce the amount of damage. Replies to this message: ex_tdier (Dec 19, 2006 7:04 pm)

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