Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Hatchbacks Mazda3 Mazda3 Maintenance & Repair
4532 messages, Last post on Nov 16, 2009 at 2:06 PM
You are in the Mazda3 Forum. Your Host is pf_flyer
|
I have a 2004 Mazda 3, 2.3L, with manual transmission. The approximate mileage is 80,000. Recently, due to mechanic error, I’ve had a lug stud break off. What needs to be done to replace the stud? Can I replace the stud without removing the bearing? If I do remove the bearing, is it pressed on? If so, are there special tools to reinstall it? |
|
|
|
|
Replying to: mkuchyt (Nov 17, 2007 2:18 pm) |
|
I brought home my 2007 MZ3 hatchback in December 2006. This past June I went out to get in the car in the morning for work and the battery was dead, no warning at all. The dealer replaced the battery with no hassle. Then in late August, the same thing happened. The dealer again replaced the battery. Then earlier this month, it happened again. This time the dealer diagnosed a bad "junction box" and replaced it after 5 days of diagnostics. This past monday, again the battery was dead. The dealer currently has the car and is diagnosing it again. I have contacted "Big Mazda" and have a file number, but can not move farther until the dealer finishes their diagnostics. Every time the battery has died, it starts hesitantly with cables, but it starts. Has anyone else experienced this?
|
|
|
|
|
Replying to: blatz (Nov 27, 2007 2:53 pm)
|
|
|
I came out of work yesterday to find my car leaking gas in the parking lot. After a trip to the dealership, they said I ruptured the gas tank and that Mazda will not pay for it. I did not hit or run over anything on my way to work. The only thing I did do was lock up the brakes to try not to hit a deer. Has anyone heard of anything else like this happenning? I got the car in July and it only has 7000 miles on it. I am very nervous about having the car now. We are going to look at it tomorrow to see exactly where it was punctured, but I might call someone higher up at Mazda and a few other places as well. I talked to one mechanic that normally does the work on my cars and he said he has never replaced a plastic gas tank. To me it doesn't seem right that a 4 month old car and have a ruptured gas tank.
|
|
|
Replying to: sigler (Nov 29, 2007 5:16 pm)
|
|
|
Replying to: sigler (Nov 29, 2007 5:16 pm) Take it to another dealer (don't tell them), or ask the dealer G.M to consider this... If he does not then contact Mazda direct. any car under 12K the dealer will cover anything except a HIT, you were NOT hit........ this is a safety concern too. don't give up. you will win and enjoy your mazda 3, IT"S A GREAT CAR!!! Good luck |
|
|
|
|
Replying to: JBaumgart (Nov 29, 2007 6:30 pm) This is a "jump ball" until investigated. Be sure you're around when they lift the car so you can see the problem.
|
|
|
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 29, 2007 7:44 pm) The dealership said they sent pictures to Mazda and that Mazda said they will not pay for it because it was not on a seam. They said an object went in and out the same hole, but I don't see how. What do I have to do to request someone higher up at Mazda to be there or someone higher up at the dealership. It is really putting a bad taste in my mouth because of the safety issue. This is just something I can't image happenning.
|
|
|
|
|
Replying to: sigler (Nov 30, 2007 4:24 am) I'd be furious. As someone else noted, you could make an insurance claim if they refuse. I don't know how much it costs to replace a gas tank, but if your deductible is But I'm thinking there has got to be a defect. If it was that easy to puncture a gas tank, it would be a very common occurence.
|
|
You are here:
Forums
Hatchbacks Mazda3 Mazda3 Maintenance & Repair
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
2010 Mazda MAZDA3
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
