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Replying to: usd21228 (Oct 02, 2008 10:20 pm) 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?
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Replying to: usd21228 (Oct 05, 2008 11:52 pm) |
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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!
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Replying to: gretsch6120 (Oct 06, 2008 6:33 am) No, there isn't (at least not on mine).
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Replying to: autonomous (Oct 06, 2008 12:54 pm) Appreciate it, |
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My Mazda 3 sedan just had the brake rotors turned and new pads installed up front. I noticed a gap, large enough to insert a toothpick, between the pads and the rotor. I'm NOT a mechanic (just a mechanical engineer) but, on EVERY car with disk brakes I've ever owned, the pads always touch the disks, thereby keeping them clean. Just a slight rubbing--that's all. I went back to the Mazda dealer that installed them, and the head technician said that the gap is supposed to be there (first time I heard that). Anyone out there have any comments, suggestions, or data that might correct my misinformation? Thanks! chuckjr1
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Replying to: chuckjr1 (Oct 14, 2008 10:22 am)  . It sounds like the pads were not set correctly and or they did not adjust and bleed them properly. Might be worth going to a different mazda dealership, maybe go look at the other cars on the lot and point out to them that those cars don't have a toothpick sized gap. I currently have 2 mazda 3's, a hatchback and a sedan, and neither of them have a gap like that. Good luck!
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I'm having a strange issue with my blower fan on my 2004 Mazda 3..When I first turn on my car the fan won't work and will randomly come on after a few minutes. Then it may shut off and come on again. Do I need a new blower motor? When the fan does come on it seems normal it's just that it won't come on when I want it to. Any help would be appreciated!
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Replying to: mkataja (Oct 21, 2008 3:57 pm) |
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Hi, I took my 2005 Mazda 3 hatch for regular oil service ( odometer 44,000 miles) to a local Mazda dealer and they came back to me with 1 "Must do" & 2 "Recommended" services. The "Must do" service was changing the rear brakes, rotors and pads costing around C$500, "recommended" were changing Air filter and Cabin filter. My lease on the car is ending in another 4 months ( I drive app. 800 miles a month ). Before I took the car in for the service, I never felt any decrease in brake performance. Although I dont doubt the integrity of the dealer, my question is: are there any telltale signs for brake fade? I am using the car mostly in cities, I dont drive or brake aggressively, how many miles the original brakes last? Any replies will be appreciated. Just for info, I asked the dealer to just do the oil service for now and came out without opting for any of the extra services. Thanks. Leo
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