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#4512 of 4532 Re: 2008 hatchback touring: Power Steering Pump Blew [mazdazed] by shipo Aug 20, 2009 (2:00 am)
Replying to: mazdazed (Aug 19, 2009 8:29 pm) No, I haven't heard of any 2009s going down yet due to the power steering issue, but then most 2009s don't have all that many miles on them at this point. My 2009 Mazda3 i Touring has almost 19,000 miles on it, however, the first 15,000 or so were nearly all highway, and there's been a reasonably high mix of highway usage since that time, so my car may not be the best example. I'll keep you posted if I hear anything.   As for the tires, my Goodyears lasted 714 miles before I pulled them off, and the car is much more of a joy to drive since I did.   Best regards, Shipo Replies to this message: mazdazed (Aug 21, 2009 9:23 pm)
#4513 of 4532 Re: 2008 hatchback touring: Power Steering Pump Blew [shipo] by mazdazed Aug 21, 2009 (9:23 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Aug 20, 2009 2:00 am) So far I have 19,000 miles between both the 09 3i and the 09 3s. Not a problem with either one. I do prefer driving the "i" more. Probably because the exhaust is more audible on the "i". My guess is that the shorter stroke engine is the cause. Same gear ratios on both cars so the rpms are the same. I did buy some OE 16" wheels off ebay so come time for tires I will be getting the General Altimax's. Hopefully that will reduce the road noise. I'd like to know why Mazda uses two different oil filters between the 2.0 and 2.3. I'm running 100 miles a day on the "i" so the miles are adding up quick. The A/C clutch and or compressor makes more noise on the "i" when engaging?
#4514 of 4532 HAS THE A/C ISSUE BEEN FIXED ON THE 2010 MAZDA3? by smallcar1 Aug 23, 2009 (4:45 pm)
Even after the fix the A/C in the 08s was still poor in very hot weather. How is the A/C in hot weather in the 2010 Mazda3? Replies to this message: mazdazed (Aug 23, 2009 7:09 pm)
#4515 of 4532 Re: HAS THE A/C ISSUE BEEN FIXED ON THE 2010 MAZDA3? [smallcar1] by mazdazed Aug 23, 2009 (7:09 pm)
Replying to: smallcar1 (Aug 23, 2009 4:45 pm) I have read where a lot of Mazda 3 owners have complained about the performance of the air conditioning. I can honestly say that in the 2009 Mazda 3 it works great. I have never had to run the fan on full speed even with the high heat and humidity we have had in recent weeks. However, in our fleet at work we just got a 2009 Chevy Malibu Hybrid with terrible air conditioning. It works ok when you are driving but as soon as you stop with the car at idle it starts blowing warm air. There are several other very disappointing things about the car but I don't need to convince Mazda owners about how much better their cars are than most Chevy's.
#4516 of 4532 Engine ticking by chefjd Sep 19, 2009 (5:30 am)
I have a 2005 Mazda 3 that has developed a knock or clatter sound in the upper engine compartment. It sounds like it is coming from the passenger side upper end and only happens at idle speeds. When driving it has no noise at all. The car runs great it does have 120,000 miles on it all highway. I have a good mechanical background but am concerned about breaking open the top of the engine on a japanese car. I am short on money so any advice would help as I would rather not take it into the dealer. Replies to this message: mariod (Sep 19, 2009 7:21 am) mazdalemon (Sep 19, 2009 9:43 am) ashmr20 (Oct 22, 2009 9:03 am)
#4517 of 4532 Re: Engine ticking [chefjd] by mariod Sep 19, 2009 (7:21 am)
Replying to: chefjd (Sep 19, 2009 5:30 am) Most likely your engine mount... easy fix. There's an issue with these on Mazda3...
#4518 of 4532 Re: Engine ticking [chefjd] by mazdalemon Sep 19, 2009 (9:43 am)
Replying to: chefjd (Sep 19, 2009 5:30 am) My 2004mazda3 had defective butterfly valve(s) in the intake manifold. I was difficult for dealership to diagnose.
#4519 of 4532 Re: 2008 3i Touring Manual update [nsbio1] by custadvocate Sep 21, 2009 (11:19 am)
Replying to: nsbio1 (Apr 08, 2009 4:46 pm) I just took my daughter's 2007 Mazda 3 in today with the same symptoms. The diagnosis was "warped rotors" reserfaced at a cost of $195.00.   The service technician said, "this happens all the time, we see it frequently." Well if that's the case then I consider it a design defect and something that should be covered by warranty.   He indicated that they may have addressed this in the 2010 redesign, but there were no plans to address any existing issues. No service bulletins were ever issued concerning warped rotors.   Not the customer experience I would have expected from a culture that is supposed to incorporate Kaizen. Replies to this message: energyzer8 (Sep 21, 2009 2:05 pm) nsbio1 (Oct 07, 2009 6:18 pm) shipo (Oct 08, 2009 2:08 am) autonomous (Oct 08, 2009 1:24 pm)
#4520 of 4532 Re: 2008 3i Touring Manual update [custadvocate] by energyzer8 Sep 21, 2009 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: custadvocate (Sep 21, 2009 11:19 am) my advice to you is report the car as a "Lemon". I did with mine. Good Luck =)
#4521 of 4532 engine light 2004 mazada 3//being scam/hoodwink by darthvada Oct 05, 2009 (3:56 pm)
CAN!!! anyone help me i've taken my car IN recently to mazada dealership...for a 30,000 mile checkup....everything was fine.... until then...now the engine light is on and now they are telling me its the o2 sensor and a valve cleaning needs to be done...i just took my car to them on sept 1,2009..and now they are telling me its going to cost 660.00$ to fix this new issue...and i'm asking my self how can my car be running perfectly until...i brought to you guys...and now this is going on...they only gave me a sorry reason..."things like this can just happen" so can anyone give advice because i feel i am being scam/hoodwink...??? Replies to this message: autonomous (Oct 07, 2009 5:05 pm)

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