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Re: click/crack noise from windshield and dash joint [ckone0814]
by blsamp
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Feb 10, 2007 (5:21 pm)
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Replying to: ckone0814 (Jan 18, 2007 5:19 am)
I have the same noise although I haven't noticed it more on the drivers side. I call it a creeking/rattling sound, but I think its the same one? Have you since had it checked out? I've had my 07 s touring 4 dr for close to the month now and had mine looked at today. Its been there since day 1. It gladly made the noise for the service guy after going down a not so smooth road. Without tearing out the dash, they could not tell me what the noise was. I'll probably bring it back in a few weeks since I'd rather it not make the noise forever. So hear I am, looking for people like you, suffering the same pain... 
Please share 
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- #3880 of 4532
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Re: click/crack noise from windshield and dash joint [blsamp]
by tomkozski
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Feb 11, 2007 (2:23 am)
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Replying to: blsamp (Feb 10, 2007 5:21 pm)
I have a 06 3i, have had the clicking/cracking/rattling since I got it (July 06). Thing is, for me it occurs when it's really cold outside and is usually gone once it's warm in the car. I would hear the sound very rarely when it was warm outside. I haven't asked the dealer about it though because it's not that annoying for me (at least not yet).
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- #3881 of 4532
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Re: Noise on my '07 Mazda3 think its the transmission [mapper4]
by mapper4
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Feb 11, 2007 (12:25 pm)
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Replying to: mapper4 (Feb 09, 2007 4:34 pm)
All the windshield noise posters that is NOT the sound I was talking about I have no cracking or anything like it. I'm pretty sure for me it is the transmission having some kind of initially something clink/plunk into place after which no sound until i turn the car off
but thanks for your posts anyway
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- #3882 of 4532
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Problem starting Mazda 3i (2.0L) -- Any ideas?
by watfallet
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Feb 12, 2007 (4:22 pm)
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This morning I tried to start my 2006 Mazda 3i, and it did not start. There was a sound -- I can't describe it -- each time I tried to start it.
The car is 16 months old and has less than 8,000 miles on it. I called Mazda roadside help. The tow truck guy was able to start the car by giving it gas when he turned the ignition. I've been able to start it since then, but we'll see tomorrow morning if it works cold or not. Anyway, the tow truck guy said the engine seemed flooded.
Any ideas on why this would be? The car was parked and not driven for 4 days. I didn't give it gas when I tried to start it. Why would the engine be flooded?
A coworker thought this sounded like a computer/firmware issue.
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- #3883 of 4532
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Re: Problem starting Mazda 3i (2.0L) -- Any ideas? [watfallet]
by mazdazoom
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Feb 12, 2007 (4:33 pm)
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Replying to: watfallet (Feb 12, 2007 4:22 pm)
I would agree that is might be a software problem, I had something similar in another car. I had to take it to the dealer and they flashed the PCM. After that I did not have the random start problems. Giving it gas works on older model cars, but you car (including the throttle) is controlled by electronics, so that points to software controls IMO.
Assuming you don't have a check engine light, I would take it back to the dealer (since it is under warranty) and tell them your problem, and then ask them to check your firmware and make sure you have the latest update. They should be able to check the TSB's and find the latest and greatest flash for your car.
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- #3884 of 4532
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Cannot Find Good Seating Position - Ankle Pain
by baggins63
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Feb 13, 2007 (6:07 am)
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My MS3 is great EXCEPT that I need to ice down my Achilles tendon every night after driving it. The pain started about 10 minutes into my drive home after buying it - now I have 1300 miles on the car. It seems like there are a number of design flaw factors - the seat does not go far enough back, the seat does not support my thighs, my foot cannot extend to the right of the accelerator (there is a big housing there). I have driven dozens of cars in many countries over the past 28 years and have NEVER experienced anything like this. Any suggestions/adjustments that might not be obvious to me? I have tried all the seat adjustment combinations. For reference, my legs are relatively long - 34 inch inseam. If I can't fix this, I will have to sell the car (which would be a shame since it is great fun).
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- #3885 of 4532
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Re: Cannot Find Good Seating Position - Ankle Pain [baggins63]
by mazdazoom
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Feb 13, 2007 (6:28 am)
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Replying to: baggins63 (Feb 13, 2007 6:07 am)
I have a very simliar problem with mine, I move the seat up and all the way back and the front of my shin still kills me (my foot is always angled up, toes towards me while driving). The ergonimics in the car are not that great for the driver. The only thing I have found that has helped is to use cruise control A LOT and work my foot between the brake and gas pedal so I can stretch it out (only on highway) OR just put my foot flat on the floor as often as I can while in cruise control. However, I do think it is such a problem that I would trade in the car if I could afford to do so. But I am stuck with this thing for some time to come...
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- #3886 of 4532
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Re: click/crack noise from windshield and dash joint [tomkozski]
by zoomgirl
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Feb 13, 2007 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: tomkozski (Feb 11, 2007 2:23 am)
i've noticed it as well. mine is more of a cracking than a rattling and comes from the passenger area. sounds as if the windshield is rubbing on something right? i didnt know if it was normal since temperatures have been reaching -45C here and its just too cold for any car (although i never had this prob with my other cars). *sigh* sounds like another problem i should have checked. im going for my check up inspection soon and ill mention it...ill let you know what they say.
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- #3887 of 4532
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Re: Cannot Find Good Seating Position - Ankle Pain [baggins63]
by talonmik
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Feb 13, 2007 (10:37 pm)
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Replying to: baggins63 (Feb 13, 2007 6:07 am)
I just bought my 3. I am about the same leg size as you. I noticed it during test drive when my foot was catching on the brake while trying to accelerate. I had to raise my foot up to clear the brake and get clear of the wall on the right of the gas pedal. The salesman told me that it was just a matter of getting 'accustomed' to the feel of the car. Since then I have noticed while driving in rush hour that my leg is having pains. I'm 100 miles in with this car, I too will have to consider getting rid of it if there is no solution.
I found that when I wore my tennis shoes (smaller) it was better than with my work shoes. But what the hell am I supposed to do carry a set of 'driving' shoes in the car?
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- #3888 of 4532
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Re: Cannot Find Good Seating Position - Ankle Pain [baggins63]
by dride
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Feb 14, 2007 (11:00 am)
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Replying to: baggins63 (Feb 13, 2007 6:07 am)
Try a thicker floor mat. I put in a thick rubbermaid mat, and it was just enough to alter the angle of my ankle in relation to the accelerator. My right shin and and calf do hurt if I am in seriously heavy stop and go. I had a big problem with this back in 2005, my wife thought I was being a complete wuss. In any case, your body will adjust.
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