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Replying to: janamax (Jun 28, 2004 8:39 pm) |
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| We just bought a 3s hatchback. Having cold start problems and read the posts. Told the dealer and they scheduled a check AFTER we go to the beach for a week and a half. Figure on at least 1,000 miles of driving, mostly hiway. Any experiences with total loss of starting due to this problem? Would hate to be stranded. | |
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Replying to: rinebird (Jun 30, 2004 11:20 am)
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That would be great news - If you ever get a TSB number please post it - I talked with my dealer 2 weeks ago and they knew nothing about any fix. The temps in Houston are now in the mid 90's and on some days I leave the Mazda3 parked and drive my old PU truck - at least it has an ice cold AC system. I rotated tires today - the rear wheels were hard to get off - I finally sat down on the ground in front of the wheel and kicked the crap out of the tire with both feet. After 5 or 6 - as hard as I could kick - blows the wheel came free. I wonder if you should put some anti-seize gunk on the wheel. The dealer removed the wheels about 3,000 miles ago to try and fix the grinding rear brake issue - I would guess that if you waited 7,500 miles it would take an IED to blast them off. |
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Replying to: unknown (Dec 30, 2003 6:56 am) I just purchased my first new Mazda, (the 3s w/everything minus the navigation) I love my car but I do have some complaints and was wondering if anyone else felt the same way - first complaint is the headlights - I can't see more then 5 or 6 feet ahead of me at night - I really hate this. Why did I pay more for Xenon headlights if this is what I get?? Also it seems to to take awhile for the engine to turn when you turn the key. I am very concerned about this - anyone notice this on theirs? Last is no button on the keys to open the trunk - very cheap. I can live with this but how hard can it be to have this included w/the locks/alarm??!! Beware in CT - they try to convince you that Vin etching (the dealership tried to charge me 199) is the law (ITS NOT! OPTIONAL) And they socked me with a conveyance fee of 299. Total BS!!! Any comments??
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Replying to: fitzy75 (Jul 06, 2004 4:26 am)  If you're not too deep in CT I would have told you to make the trip to Middletown, NY. Good guys there. I don't have a trunk, so the lack of a button doesn't bother me. Pusshing the unlock button twice opens all doors, including the hatch if you have the s 5 door. I didn't get the Xenons, and I can see fine (I do most of my driving at night). They might not be leveled properly...there's a dial down by your left knee, where the dimmer is, that can adjust the level of the Xenon lights, so you can lift them up somewhat, unless it's already at max. You might want to play with that. As to the engine...how many cranks and how many seconds is it taking for it to catch? "Awhile" can very depending on the person defining it.
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Replying to: npaladin2000 (Jul 06, 2004 6:13 am) I got the sedan - so I have to use either the key or the latch inside the car to open the trunk. I will check out the dimmer on the headlights - thanks - As far as the engine - I would say like 5 seconds, and it is always right after the car has sat there (like overnight) if I start it an hour later, it starts right up. (or if I hear it trying to turn over, I stop, turn the key a second time - starts right up)
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Replying to: fitzy75 (Jul 06, 2004 7:55 am) ENGINE HARD START / LONG CRANK Applicable Models Model Starting S/N Ending S/N 2004 MAZDA3 00000000 ZZZZZZZZ Some vehicles may experience hard starting and long crank times during a cold start condition. This may be due to the fuel pump. Check fuel hold pressure after turning engine OFF for 5 minutes or longer. (Specification is 36.2 psi or more.) If below specification, check fuel line for clogging. Replace fuel pump if needed. Refer to Workshop manual section 01-14 for further detail. *** Published in M-tips newsletter Jan/Feb 2004. |
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Replying to: fitzy75 (Jul 06, 2004 7:55 am)
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