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Replying to: 54maxell (Jun 22, 2004 3:28 pm) ----------------------------------------------- 09-015/04 2004 MAZDA3 - STAINS ON PAINT Note: This bulletin contains revised sections. Please update your records accordingly. BULLETIN NOTE * This bulletin supersedes last issued 04/26/2004. The APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS information has been revised. APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2004 MAZDA3 with VINs lower than JM1 BK**** 41 174130 DESCRIPTION Paint stains may be present on the hood, roof, and/or trunk after removal of RAPGARD material. The concern may be more noticeable in areas of cold ambient temperatures. This is caused by moisture trapped between the paint and RAPGARD. Vehicles having this concern should use the following repair procedure. REPAIR PROCEDURE The following procedure requires a 1000W (100V AC) heat gun. NOTE: * This repair procedure requires hot air. Before getting started on the repair, be sure to remove rubber parts or other parts which are easily affected by heat in the surrounding areas. * Use extreme care to maintain a surface temperature below 140 C (284 F). 1. Place heat gun approximately 5 cm (2 inches) from stained surface for 20 seconds. 2. Then move heat gun approximately 10 cm (4 inches) from stained surface and apply heat for a maximum of 20 minutes. Use a slow, back and forth motion to control heat. NOTE: Do not apply heat for longer than 20 minutes, or surface damage may occur. 3. If the above steps do not remove the stains, refinish the affected surface(s). WARRANTY INFORMATION NOTE: * This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information. * Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
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Replying to: sy32004 (Jun 21, 2004 10:03 am) So I guess the Mazda6 (or my parents' 626) encourages drivers to look at maps while driving (maybe because there's no NAV option). No seriously, it's cost cutting, in France, where they drive on the left-side, the pocket is on the right-seatback. Many Euro reviews have complained about cost-cutting on the Mazda3 (this being one of them).
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"The reason that they only have it behind the drivers seat is to discourage the driver from looking at maps while driving." ... Soooooo, instead of positioning the map pocket behind the passenger seat where you can reach your map without looking, they'd rather place your map pocket in a place where you've got to bend like an acrobat (and probably take your eyes off the road in the process) to reach anything? If we follow the logic stated above, we can only assume that Mazda thinks cupholders near the floor on the doors won't cause people to take their eyes off the road. Likewise, having radio knobs a half-foot away from the display associated with them is also very intuitive, right? Seriously, it is cost-cutting ... but if that's the only cost-cutting measure that's so apparent to us, consider yourselves fortunate. Among the formerly standard items that were "left out" as a result of cost cutting on my 3rd-generation 2000 Protege (and yes, it's an ES) are: - Lighted ignition switch - Locking rear seatbacks - Locking glovebox - Rear armrest - Rear ashtray - Door-mounted static discharge buttons - Low-washer-fluid warning light - Valet key and lockout feature for trunk Did I leave any out, Protege owners? At least they've brought most of this stuff back in the Mazda3, and finally, for the FIRST time in the 3/Protege series, installed a FREAKIN' LIGHT in the glovebox!!! My 2000 Protege ES might be doing just fine and dandy at 77,000 miles, but I really am getting excited about the Screaming Pumpkin Mica Mazda3 I'm going to trade it for next May! Meade |
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Replying to: zoomzoom1 (Jun 23, 2004 7:17 am) |
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Replying to: wongpres (Jun 23, 2004 12:28 pm)
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Replying to: saintirish (Jun 25, 2004 5:43 am) |
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I haven't taken the time to read all 32 pages and am just wondering if anyone has had these problems with their Mazda3 Hatchback: 1) Whenever I back up my brakes always squeak, but only packing up, never in Drive. 2) I've taken it to get fixed twice, but whenever I go over a bump I hear a squeak coming from what sounds like the chasis. It isn't the tires or brakes, but the vehicle itself and they can't seem to get that threw their heads in service. 3) Worst of all, the car always takes longer to start then it should. It catches, but it isn't pretty. I was told on this board that it may be the fuel pump but the dealership said no and told me the computer didn't pick up anything. The computer? Isn't there another way they can look? I've had this car 6 mos and for the most part all the big stuff is fine, but this is really irratating and embarrassing.
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Replying to: jschaffer180 (Jun 27, 2004 10:04 pm) |
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