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#458 of 4534 Brake update by z71bill Apr 27, 2004 (5:37 pm)
I called Mazda customer service yesterday to ask about the rear brake problem - was told they have a fix - they called my dealer and set up an appointment. I took the car in last night - just got it back today. I would say the rubbing noise has been reduced by 90%. I can still hear a slight rubbing sound just prior to stopping - like during the last 4-5 feet, but only if I turn the music off - and listen very closely. Based on what they wrote on the invoice it is hard to see how it would be a complete resolution to the problem - I plan on washing the car tomorrow and will see if it reduces the dust on the rear wheels. I do not think it will.   The invoice states: remove rear brake pads, remove burrs on pad backing, lube and reinstall pads per Mazda TIPS MT000004325. The service guy told me that they did not turn the rotors.
#459 of 4534 Happened Again by roger341 Apr 28, 2004 (8:45 am)
Today, after driving car maybe ten minutes, I parked briefly for my wife to run an errand.   In less than five minutes, she returned and I turned the key. Nothing. No noise of any kind. Dead.   I removed the key and re-inserted. Still nothing. Waited a minute or so, removed and re-inserted key again and this time it started right up.   This is almost an exact duplicate of what happened the first time, couple weeks ago. Car turned off just a couple minutes, engine fully warmed up, but would not start until key re-inserted.   The key is attached to the remote with a thin wire loop. No other keys or metal.   I haven't seen this problem mentioned anywhere on this or other forums. The thing is, it seems to be only when the car is re-started shortly after turning it off.
#460 of 4534 roger341 by mazda6s Apr 28, 2004 (9:37 am)
Sounds like a problem with key identification, like the key reader isn't working, or maybe the computer is acting weird when hot. Or, maybe the key is defective.   Does it do it when the key is removed immediately when you stop, and only reinserted when you are ready to go? Just curious.   If you can establish a pattern, then maybe you can recreate it for the shop.
#461 of 4534 Re-start by roger341 Apr 28, 2004 (12:29 pm)
No, both times were when I turned off engine but left key in ignition. In most cases I take key out but in both of these occasions the key was left in the ignition since I didn't leave the car.   I'll try using the other key and see what happens.
#462 of 4534 roger by mazda6s Apr 28, 2004 (1:10 pm)
I'd also be curious if it happens when the key isn't left in the switch at all. In other words, the key is removed upon stopping and then reinserted when you are ready to go.
#463 of 4534 Ok by roger341 Apr 28, 2004 (1:34 pm)
This problem has never happened when the key has been removed from the switch and then re-inserted later. At least so far it hasn't.....
#464 of 4534 Quick question by jschaffer180 Apr 29, 2004 (1:00 pm)
Has anyone had any start up problems with their 3? I have a 3 hatchback with almost 3K on it and everytime I turn the ignition to start the car it takes an unusally long amount of time to start. Sometimes the car even shakes trying to start. I don't step on the gas or the brakes to let any fuel in and this only happens if the car has been sitting for more than 90min-2 hours (so every morning). I have taken it in twice and they can't find anything wrong, of course they have looked at it on the same day and I haven't had a chance to leave it overnight. Replies to this message: edgarem (Apr 29, 2004 7:29 pm) regretful (Apr 30, 2004 3:08 pm) rlm111 (May 15, 2004 12:51 pm) edgarem (May 15, 2004 3:51 pm) and 1 more... mason12 (Oct 20, 2004 2:09 am)
#465 of 4534 Re: Quick question [jschaffer180 #464] by edgarem Apr 29, 2004 (7:29 pm)
Replying to: jschaffer180 (Apr 29, 2004 1:00 pm) A few folks have had fuel pump problems, and had to have them changed out almost immediately - search 'fuel pump' on this forum and you'll see a bunch of postings (if you haven't already!). Sounds like it could be yours.
#466 of 4534 Oil Filter for Mazda 3 (2.3L engine) by zzz350 Apr 30, 2004 (1:54 pm)
I have been trying to find the oil filter for the 2004 Mazda 3 (2.3L), no success. Does anyone know if that is the same filter for the Mazda 6 (2.3L)?   Mucho Gracias for the help.
#467 of 4534 Re: Quick question [jschaffer180 #464] by regretful Apr 30, 2004 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: jschaffer180 (Apr 29, 2004 1:00 pm) Regarding you start up problems, I've been having the same problem. Although for me it started the day after I bought the car. I've actually left it at the dealership overnight and they haven't been able to reproduce the problem and essentially they told me, if they can't reproduce the problem, they won't replace the fuel pump. I have been doing this temporary fix where you turn the key to the on position without cranking it all the way, wait for the fuel gauge to fill up and then start the car, and I haven't had a repeat. Obviously there is something wrong though, and I'm still planning on taking it back to the dealership to get it fixed. I really don't like the idea of starting up my car as if it was an old broken down nintendo. Replies to this message: rlm111 (May 15, 2004 12:51 pm) edgarem (May 15, 2004 3:51 pm) rlm111 (May 25, 2004 8:32 am) mason12 (Oct 20, 2004 2:09 am)

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