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#4361 of 4532 2006 Mazda 3 hatchback with rustling sound in dashboard by eternalife1 Sep 09, 2008 (5:09 pm)
Recently (out of nowhere) I started hearing a rustling noise that sounds like it is coming from somewhere inside the dash on the driver's side. It only makes the sound when I am driving (when I am at a stop, you don't hear anything). Does anyone have ANY idea what this might be??? I hate to bring it in to the shop and have them pull the whole thing apart for this, but it is annoying and I want to make sure it's not something bad.   PLEASE HELP! Replies to this message: usd21228 (Oct 02, 2008 10:22 pm)
#4362 of 4532 Mazda 3 Check Engine Light (CEL) by usd21228 Oct 02, 2008 (10:20 pm)
I have a 2007 Mazda 3 with 8800 miles on it. The CEL light came on. I took it to dealer. The dealer report says Scanned EGI System, cleared code and performed drive cycle test. That cleared the light for a day and it is back on. I can hear some squeaking sounds from under the hood after i shut off the engine. What could be the root cause. Replies to this message: mazdazoom (Oct 03, 2008 4:16 am) usd21228 (Oct 05, 2008 11:52 pm) mazdazoom (Oct 06, 2008 6:04 am)
#4363 of 4532 Re: 2006 Mazda 3 hatchback with rustling sound in dashboard [eternalife1] by usd21228 Oct 02, 2008 (10:22 pm)
Replying to: eternalife1 (Sep 09, 2008 5:09 pm) I have the rustling sound in the dashboard for my mazda 3 2007 with 8800 miles on it. It is annoying. I also got the CEL (check engine light) come on so I advise you to take it to dealer.
#4364 of 4532 Re: Mazda 3 Check Engine Light (CEL) [usd21228] by mazdazoom Oct 03, 2008 (4:16 am)
Replying to: usd21228 (Oct 02, 2008 10:20 pm) I would take it to an Autozone or local parts store, most of them have an ODB II code scanner and can pull the code for free. This way you KNOW for sure what the code is, research the code a bit, and then go back to your dealer armed with some knowledge about your possible problem. Have them pull the code, explain it to you, run the fix and explain that to you as well. Sometimes you have to really stay on top of the dealer because those techs can be pretty lazy and skip things. If you get the code you can always post it here and we can help you with it as well.   Good Luck.
#4365 of 4532 Mazda3 door cloth trim loose by harddrivet Oct 05, 2008 (3:05 pm)
My 2004 Mazda3i has loose top cloth door trim on both front doors. I have tried glue and it did not help, does anyone have any idea's on how to fix it? Has anyone else had this same problem on the Mazda3i ??
#4366 of 4532 Re: Mazda 3 Check Engine Light (CEL) [usd21228] by usd21228 Oct 05, 2008 (11:52 pm)
Replying to: usd21228 (Oct 02, 2008 10:20 pm) Update, I took to dealer for check engine light and complain for hard idle   Dealer Analysis Scanned E.G.I. and commented too lean at idle bank one. Checked for vacuum leaks, checked sensors - all ok. Fuel trims -20.37 (short term) tapped on purge valve and got reaction from motor. Replaced purge valve, performed drive cycle test and cleared codes.   What is a purge valve, how much does it cost and can anybody explain in simple terms what the dealer analysis means? Replies to this message: mazdazoom (Oct 06, 2008 6:04 am)
#4367 of 4532 Re: Mazda 3 Check Engine Light (CEL) [usd21228] by mazdazoom Oct 06, 2008 (6:04 am)
Replying to: usd21228 (Oct 05, 2008 11:52 pm) Well I believe the purge valve is part of the EVAP system (Evaporative Emission Control System). The purge valve controls the flow rate of fuel vapor and is an important piece to the EVAP system. I am not sure of the cost, I would guess between $50 and $100 just for the part, although this should be covered under warranty if you still have one. As far as the actual analysis too lean on bank one could be too much air or fuel, which would be why they looked for vacuum leaks. But if that purge valve could open or close more or less than you would have a EVAP problem. How many miles do you have on the car again? Did the dealer cover it?
#4368 of 4532 Cabin Air Filter in Protege5? by gretsch6120 Oct 06, 2008 (6:33 am)
Is there a cabin air filter in the Protege5? I remember there was a 'how-to' on replacing this posted some time ago. It was a fairly involved process located around the glove box.   I can't remember if this how to was for the protege5 or Mazda3? We have both -- anybody have this link?   Appreciate it! Replies to this message: autonomous (Oct 06, 2008 12:54 pm) gretsch6120 (Oct 06, 2008 6:09 pm)
#4369 of 4532 Re: Cabin Air Filter in Protege5? [gretsch6120] by autonomous Oct 06, 2008 (12:54 pm)
Replying to: gretsch6120 (Oct 06, 2008 6:33 am) Is there a cabin air filter in the Protege5? No, there isn't (at least not on mine). Replies to this message: gretsch6120 (Oct 06, 2008 6:09 pm)
#4370 of 4532 Re: Cabin Air Filter in Protege5? [autonomous] by gretsch6120 Oct 06, 2008 (6:09 pm)
Replying to: autonomous (Oct 06, 2008 12:54 pm) thanks autonomous! The how-to in question must have been the Mazda3. Appreciate it,

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