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Replying to: nsbio1 (Jan 08, 2008 3:53 pm) Scott Scott (P.S. sorry if I misunderstood what others were complaining about in previous posts) |
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HERE ARE THE FACTS.... If all of you want to keep on beating this up that's OK too.... I have a 2005 Mazda 3 S 2.3 sedan, NO climate control. Any time you turn your MODE dial to feet or windshield your AC compressor will turn on. Hence reducing your gas mileage............. I have confirmed this with a Mazda engineer in California and a my Mazda mechanic. This is the way it was designed, it does make sence to me. My honda's do not do that.... |
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I have an '04 Mazda3 - in May '07 engine issue  55k very loud ticking - bad wrist pin was the diagnosis. Engine was replaced. Given 12k/12month warranty. Just over the 12k warranty Jan '08 it's doing it again. Have appointment tomorrow. I'm freaking out! All service has done at dealership in timely fashion. Anyone have same issue or ideas?
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Replying to: mariod (Jan 09, 2008 6:33 am) I appologized in another message for not understanding what you had written, the fact remains that my 2007 (canadian model) 3 gs sport, manual A/C does not automatically turn the air on in any position that does not have defrost (air to the windshield) on it ie. defrost and mixed (air to the floor and air to the winshield). In pure floor, floor and dash vents (face) and just dash vents (face) the air conditioniing does not come on unless I turn it on, and in no position does it turn on the a/c button and the rec button regardless of temp position as another poster mentioned (I tried it this morning), so I am going to have to toss this one to differences in programming for the different markets (us and canada) though I agree with you if your a/c does act in this way (a/c auto on an floor only) it makes absolutely no sense at all, and is something that should be corrected. Again sorry for any misunderstanding. Scott |
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Replying to: mariod (Jan 09, 2008 6:33 am) When I was a kid we had a VW Bug. The heat ducts that ran from the engine in the back rusted through from winter road salt. Talk about NO climate control. 
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Replying to: mariod (Jan 09, 2008 6:33 am)
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Replying to: gib11 (Jan 09, 2008 9:58 am) What your saying makes sense, but what a waste of gas..... I don't always need dry air in the car...... Thanks. |
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You're wright, it cost more fuel. To save some fuel when I'm on the highway I just turn the fan off. The a/c turns off at the same time. At the highway speed theres anough air flow to keep the windows from condensating...at least in the front!
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Replying to: gib11 (Jan 10, 2008 5:54 am) I think the problem with turning the fan off when you have an A/C equipped car is potential growth of mold. I always have the fan running at the minimum speed for that reason. |
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Replying to: coosamtn (Mar 16, 2007 8:51 am) Do you know, where could I find the entire engine bay hoses diameters. I'll like to replace them all for aftermarket ones. Thanks and LORD Bless! 
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