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#3869 of 4532 Re: new owner question [mazdrvr] by coosamtn Feb 02, 2007 (2:51 pm)
Replying to: mazdrvr (Feb 02, 2007 2:32 am) What your probably hearing is the electric power steering pump whine. It's a common problem with the 3's. They all have it and there's no fix. It is very annoying but of course, Mazda "can't hear it" ... everything's normal, move along! Turn your radio up! Replies to this message: mazdrvr (Feb 03, 2007 12:51 am) coosamtn (Feb 03, 2007 6:43 am)
#3870 of 4532 Re: new owner question [autonomous] by mazdrvr Feb 03, 2007 (12:41 am)
Replying to: autonomous (Feb 02, 2007 9:56 am) Oops, didn't think that "bare w/me..." would sound odd... I'm not sure if it is the fan but sounds like that... The engine idling just seems as loud as my former 6 yr old Protege than it should for a new car; I just notice that riding in & driving other cars that they are more on the quiet side. Thanks for the answer!
#3871 of 4532 Re: new owner question [coosamtn] by mazdrvr Feb 03, 2007 (12:51 am)
Replying to: coosamtn (Feb 02, 2007 2:51 pm) Its not good but i'm glad to hear that its just not only me... I'll take your & autonomous' advice, i'll turn the radio up & sing along w/ the car!   I have a couple more questions (I appologize in advance for being a pain in the ..., i'm not rich and I just want this car to be how it should & be trouble free for years; remember I was financially traumatized by my former econobox & I never had a new car). - Is it normal to see alot of brake dust in the wheels/rim after only a few days (no heavy or sudden braking)? - The exhaust/tail pipe has blk build-up... looked like the old cars one, normal? Thank you in advace! Replies to this message: coosamtn (Feb 03, 2007 6:43 am)
#3872 of 4532 Re: new owner question [mazdrvr] by coosamtn Feb 03, 2007 (6:43 am)
Replying to: mazdrvr (Feb 03, 2007 12:51 am) Yes, to both questions. The brake dust will abate somewhat after the pads break in. This car has great brakes. Same with the tailpipe build up as the engine rings seat
#3873 of 4532 Remote Control by davo07 Feb 06, 2007 (1:02 pm)
Replying to: guskim (Jan 24, 2004 7:46 am) Is it possible for me to replace the keyless remote on my Mazda 3, so therefore I can use it to open my trunk since it doesn't offer keyless trunk opening?
#3874 of 4532 new owner question by nifty56 Feb 06, 2007 (4:53 pm)
The brake dust will not abate after the pads break in. After 2 years mine rear rims still look like I haven't cleaned them after 2 or 3 days of driving. I do not have a black deposit on my tailpipe, never have. If there is a black carbon build up maybe you car is running rich. Is your gas mileage OK? What does the engine rings setting in have to do with the black carbon? Replies to this message: mazdrvr (Feb 06, 2007 10:17 pm)
#3875 of 4532 Rear Brakes by sandman46 Feb 06, 2007 (6:14 pm)
We had the grinding brakes and dirty rear brake problem until they were replaced at 3k miles. Now with 24k on the clock, they recently replaced all the rear pads and rotors and now the brake dust is back worse than ever. Hoping this will disapate after we have some more miles on them. Annoying yes, but the groaning noise was so bad, we forced the service manager to swap everything out. Time will tell. This will be our last Mazda according to the wife. The car creaks and makes other noises which seems odd for a car with so low mileage. These little things are ruining the "Zoom Zoom" for us actually. Pity!!!   The Sandman
#3876 of 4532 Re: new owner question [nifty56] by mazdrvr Feb 06, 2007 (10:17 pm)
Replying to: nifty56 (Feb 06, 2007 4:53 pm) Thanks for the input. What do you mean by car running rich? I cleaned it a little ( I know!) and there has not been anymore build up. My gas mileage is okay? (full tank of gas = 6 days & 350 miles & I had little less than 1/4 left). Right now i'm still within the first 600 miles & not keeping much of a steady speed especially when on freeway. I noticed that my car vibrates & is slightly noisy for a new car. Just hoping this will be a reliable & low maintenance car for several years!!
#3877 of 4532 Noise on my '07 Mazda3 think its the transmission by mapper4 Feb 09, 2007 (4:34 pm)
Ok I have brand new 07 Mazda3 S 2.3L M/T its not brand new reall had it about 3 months now but it is my first new car and I'm hearing a noise. I'm not the only one I've gotten friends and the dealership staff to hear it as well. Anyway here is the deal from the car being off it doesn't have to be cold (it isn't usually here in SoCal) just off. 1) Turn Car on 2) Start moving 3) Shift into Second 4) there will be a small plucking sound soon after go into second I can also feel it in the gas pedal. The sound and feeling are like a plastic or metal strip thats been bent back and then released so it plunks against something like a piece of wood. It only happens the first time after the car is turned on but happens everytime the car is turned off and on no matter how long or short a time it has been sitting. The mechanic I had ride with me from the dealership didn't know what it was either. ANY IDEAS? Replies to this message: mapper4 (Feb 11, 2007 12:25 pm)
#3878 of 4532 Sounds like the tranny by ex_tdier Feb 09, 2007 (10:18 pm)
You have two options here.   1. Go back to the dealer and speak to the service manager and ask to have a senior tech with the most trannny rebuild experience road test your car. Quiz the manager to determine how much experience the tech has.   2. Go to another dealer and follow #1.   Also, once a diagnosis is made and if it is the tranny ask what they will do. Will they tear your old apart and rebuild it or swap it with a rebuild from the factory? If it was me (I've been there, done that) I would ask to have your current tranny rebuilt instead of swapping it.   Just so you know, tranny problems or failure this early is rare...but shit happens.   Good luck.

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