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Re: exhaust smell & maintenance ques... [roadburner] by networkguy
Jan 19, 2008 (8:53 pm)
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Replying to: roadburner (Jan 19, 2008 7:29 pm)

No, you simply need to use your brakes a bit harder; the pads are probably a bit glazed.
I tried that when mine started to squeal a couple of weeks ago. The noise stopped and was back 2 days later. Then I washed the car last Saturday. The noise again stopped and was back on Tuesday. I'm not too worried about it, but it's loud enough that I've seen people look when I come to a stop.
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Re: Weak AC/Stalling/CEL/Fuel Pump/Brakes Issues ...Has Mazda fixed or NOT!! [roadburner] by uunfews
Jan 22, 2008 (2:10 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (Jan 18, 2008 5:32 am)

Since you seem to have a blinder on and take only what you want to read instead of what I am trying to ask.
 
Don't bother to respond if you don't have anything constructive to add.
 
I guess according to you that the people whose houses got burned deserved it too.
 
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/01/ford_fires_newyear.html
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Re: Weak AC/Stalling/CEL/Fuel Pump/Brakes Issues ...Has Mazda fixed or NOT!! [uunfews] by roadburner
Jan 22, 2008 (9:09 am)
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Replying to: uunfews (Jan 22, 2008 2:10 am)

Since you seem to have a blinder on and take only what you want to read instead of what I am trying to ask.
 
You asked a question and we responded. To be honest, I thought that you were joking about calling Mazda USA, but -incredibly- you were serious. I did check out your link. Wow! Even more hapless souls have been victimized by Mazda!!!
It seems that you have convinced yourself that Mazda is an evil corporate monolith run by inhumane monsters who rub their hands together with undisguised glee every time one of their products incinerates a hapless consumer's house or pets. And all because you read a few negative internet posts, attempted an eccentric phone interrogation of Mazda USA, and discovered some "crusading consumer/victims" web sites. At this point it is obvious that there is no way that you would be happy with a Mazda, so save yourself the anguish and start "researching" another brand.
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Thoroughly Disgusted with Mazda by brisco1967
Jan 22, 2008 (11:59 am)
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I purchased Mazda 3 in Feb of 2007, I had thoroughly researched the Mazda 3 and read mostly good things, unfortunately what I didn't research was Mazda after purchase customer service.
On December 23, 2007 my engine seized on PA interstate 83 with barely enough power to pull over to the shoulder.
Upon inspection, Mazda determined that the car had run out of oil, and was running without oil. No warning light alerted me, and no tell tale sign of an oil leak was present in my driveway.
The vehicle currently has 23K miles and is well within the factory specified warranty, are they going to step up and replace the engine? NO!! They aren't.
The dealer was going to replace the engine with the engine from a 2006 Mazda 3, with 26K miles. However they were only giving me a 30 day warranty. Even though they were doing the work. TOTALLY disgusted I found a local car repair shop that will replace the engine with one with lower mileage and a 2 year 36K warranty.
AND is cheaper.
 
I wont tell people NOT to buy a Mazda, I love my car. I will tell them to buy a USED Mazda and NOT deal with the "So Called" Mazda USA customer service.
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Re: Thoroughly Disgusted with Mazda [brisco1967] by roadburner
Jan 22, 2008 (12:16 pm)
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Replying to: brisco1967 (Jan 22, 2008 11:59 am)

Why did it run out of oil?
Let me guess...
You had a Kwicky Boob place change your oil, correct?
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Check Engine Code....need some help/advice please!! by tarheelschik
Jan 23, 2008 (4:42 pm)
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Hi. I am new to the site but am in need of some advice. I have an 04 Mazda 3S....2.3 liter....5 speed manual....and the check engine light came on a couple of weeks ago so I went to the local auto parts store to have the code read, and it came back with the code that said "upper intake runner closed." Has anyone ever heard of this or know what might be causing it? I would really appreciate the help so I dont have to pay the high price of taking it to the dealer for some minor problem that I might possibly be able to fix myself. Any advice would be greatly welcomed. Thanks!
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Re: Check Engine Code....need some help/advice please!! [tarheelschik] by silvermzda3
Jan 24, 2008 (11:06 am)
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Replying to: tarheelschik (Jan 23, 2008 4:42 pm)

try searching the tech manual, http://www.icestormdesign.com/mwcc/mazda/manual/
i took a look and could not find anything regarding the code, but, didn't do an exhaustive search. I am thinking that the upper intake runner is the fuel supply, but, i may be mistaken.
good luck.
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Another Noise Question by oehrlein
Jan 24, 2008 (5:47 pm)
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About one month ago I purchased a 08 Mazda3s,Touring, 5 door, AT. I also have a 04 Mazda6 wagon. We like both cars a lot. The question is on the 3. After driving for example to/from work which is twenty-five miles, stopping in the driveway, I hear a noise from the front of the car. The noise is from the engine area and it sounds like hollow knocking noise. Sometimes the noise will stop then start again. It doesn't sound like the engine but again a hollow knocking noise like when you make a noise with your tongue and the roof of your mouth. I have not yet taken the car to the dealer but will do so asap. Any of you Mazda 3 owners experienced this? By the way the 3 runs great, no problems at all except for the noise. Thanks
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Re: Check Engine Code....need some help/advice please!! [silvermzda3] by tarheelschik
Jan 24, 2008 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: silvermzda3 (Jan 24, 2008 11:06 am)

Thanks for the help. I will check that out and see what it has to say. I also had a ticking noise coming from under the hood about 2 years ago. It was around 49000 miles I think. I took it in because the warranty expired at 50000 and they had it for a month and could not figure out the problem. They said they had contacted the Mazda people themselves and they told them to tear apart the whole top and bottom part of the motor first. They did that and still did not find the problem. Mazda finally told them to put a new motor in it and quit wasting shop hours on it so they did. About a week later the dealership called and told me they had found the problem. It turns out that a plastic piece inside the intake had broken and was just moving around in there causing it to make noise! I got a new motor for a cheap little part! Can't beat that for service. Well thanks again for the advice and if you hear of anything having to do with that code please let me know. Thanks!
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Re: Check Engine Code....need some help/advice please!! [silvermzda3] by tarheelschik
Jan 24, 2008 (7:19 pm)
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Replying to: silvermzda3 (Jan 24, 2008 11:06 am)

Do you know if you can buy the Variable tumble shutter valve anywhere? Guessing from the symptoms that the car is having, I am thinking that this would be the same thing as the upper intake runner closed. I am not sure, just guessing. Any ideas?

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