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Re: ODD HUMMING SOUND [vg33e power]
by qddave
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Nov 18, 2008 (4:23 am)
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Replying to: vg33e power (Nov 10, 2008 7:55 am)
I tried to find it on "another forum" as my 3 has the same noise and I researched it before. I recall it has to do with the throttle body and/or the emissions system doing a pressure purge and self check. It's completely normal.
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- #1309 of 1355
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Re: ODD HUMMING SOUND [qddave]
by vg33e power
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Nov 18, 2008 (1:54 pm)
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Replying to: qddave (Nov 18, 2008 4:23 am)
Thanks for your reply, you are the third owner that tells me and confirms that it is a normal operation of the emission system, thanks!
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- #1310 of 1355
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interior quality and road feel
by spcanf
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Nov 19, 2008 (3:11 pm)
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I just test drove a mazda5 and I really liked the configuration of the vehicle but I found the interior lacking (on the leather edition) and it felt like I could feel every crack in the pavement. I thought the acceleration was fine and the handling - do you think changing the tires would help with the road feel?
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Re: interior quality and road feel [spcanf]
by vg33e power
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Nov 19, 2008 (3:26 pm)
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Replying to: spcanf (Nov 19, 2008 3:11 pm)
Changing the tires will definately improve the harsh feel, I changed from stock 205-50R17 Z-rated tire to 215-50R17 V-rated tire and the road feel is a lot smoother and more forgiving in rough areas. I guess the extra 5mm of sidewall and the fact that it is a lower speed rated tire makes a big difference.(V as opposed to Z)(Z-rated tires are made of a harder compound to withstand faster speeds and the likes of sporty inspired driving)
BTW, the sporty handling did not seem to decrease by the different tires, it still handles really well.
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- #1312 of 1355
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Mazda5 Lemon - Stay Away - Zoom, Zoom, Boom
by wruberte
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Dec 12, 2008 (7:39 pm)
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We purchased two Mazda5's (2006 & 2007) because of the seating capacity (6) with support for two child seats. The 2006 was recalled twice due to an engine overheating issue related to the exhaust that could cause the engine to catch on fire. Yesterday the original manufacturer AC Compressor locked up on it causing the engine to overheat at which point smoke entered the passenger cabin. I shut down the engine because I was afraid the engine was about to catch fire. Lucky I did. The AC Compressor overheated to the point that is fused with the clutch. Nathan, Manage of Customer Service at Mazda Corporate refused to do anything about the issue despite the local Mazda Dealership indicated the AC Compressor suffered a "Catastrophic Failure". This caused $2,400 worth of parts and labor.
Under GA Law this car is considered a lemon as the vehicle was under repair for over 45 days during the first recall. Mazda seems to have taken a chapter from the recent playbook of American Car companies, however, I do not appreciate it when they play Russian Roulette with the life of me an my family and refuse to repair a component for which the failure has been isolated to defective original manufacture part or incorrect original installation 
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- #1313 of 1355
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Re: Mazda5 Lemon - Stay Away - Zoom, Zoom, Boom [wruberte]
by coolmazda5
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Dec 12, 2008 (7:57 pm)
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Replying to: wruberte (Dec 12, 2008 7:39 pm)
Terrible mishap, it sucks. I also own 2 Mazda5s
Now, I'm not sure if reposting everywhere here would really help 
A couple of notes:
- Some of the 2006 models were recalled only once back in 2005, not twice
- As per the Lemon part, if you did not do anything during that old recall, that is pretty much it
- If you live in the US the A/C compressor is still under warranty (4yr warranty as of Dec 2005), unless you have more than 50000mi
Best of luck!
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Re: Mazda5 Lemon - Stay Away - Zoom, Zoom, Boom [coolmazda5]
by wruberte
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Dec 13, 2008 (5:27 am)
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Dec 12, 2008 7:57 pm)
2006 Mazda5 WAS recalled twice. Second time it was dealing with the sliding door latches not working properly under certain conditions. The reason why they will not cover the defective manufacturer AC Compressor that heated up so much that it fused with the clutch is that the vehicle is above 50K
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Re: Mazda5 Lemon - Stay Away - Zoom, Zoom, Boom [wruberte]
by coolmazda5
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Dec 13, 2008 (6:53 am)
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Replying to: wruberte (Dec 13, 2008 5:27 am)
The 2006 was recalled twice due to an engine overheating issue related to the exhaust that could cause the engine to catch on fire
I'm just paraphrasing what you are reposting in every thread, nothing else. So to clarify: The 2006 was recalled once due to the exhaust potential overheating, not twice. Also, the engine would not catch fire due to that, it was the exhaust itself so all your posts are incorrect and misleading.
And yes, it took long to get it fixed, I was pissed off too, but I hope you also got a rental at no cost and your $500 from Mazda for the inconvenience, right? That reaction from Mazda made me feel better to purchase a 2nd Mazda5 to be honest
But anyway, my question is: Why did you yet buy a 2007 Mazda5 if your 2006 was such a bad experience for you? There is the Rondo as an option for example
Best of luck!
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- #1316 of 1355
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Re: Mazda5 Lemon - Stay Away - Zoom, Zoom, Boom [coolmazda5]
by wruberte
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Dec 13, 2008 (8:06 am)
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Dec 13, 2008 6:53 am)
Because after the first recall, we did not understand the full extent of the issues until the compressor incident and until after we had to bring the 2007 into a shop only to find out there was Technical Service Bulletin on the 2007 regarding defective bushings for the stabilizer causing the bottom bar to scrape against the bottom of the car that was the underlining cause of the issue. Still a
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- #1317 of 1355
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Re: Mazda5 Lemon - Stay Away - Zoom, Zoom, Boom [wruberte]
by vg33e power
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Dec 15, 2008 (8:26 am)
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Replying to: wruberte (Dec 13, 2008 8:06 am)
Just to chime in here, I been in the car dealership business for almost 9 years, particularly in the wholesale parts department. A/C compressor failure is quite common, some go out faster then others. I have seen compressors go out as soon as within the first year of ownership. I dont know how many miles you have on your MZ5, but I had a Honda Accord in which the compressor went out at about 100K. The seizing of the clutch/pulley assembly is actually more common then you think, and it is an end result of the actual failure which actually is an internal seizure of the compressor. The fact that the clutch/pulley assembly fuse together it is because when the compressor fails and seizes, the engine continues to try to turn the pulley with the normal operation of the engine's drive belt and heats up the clutch so much that it eventually fuses together, if you would have not pulled over and turned off the engine I am sure your drivebelt (if it did not) would have been the next to go. Anyway, I know that it is costly to replace A/C components, but that does not mean that your MZ5 is a lemon. A/C compressor's lifespan vary from individual to individual, not from car maker to car maker. Most compressor are made from the same manufacturer and only the outside case is built to carmakers specs for mounting purposes. The true lifespan depends on the usage. A lot of people run their A/C all the time and never turn them off even before shuting down the engine. When people go back to turning on their vehicle the A/C compressor goes on instantly as well and puts a strain on both the engine and the compressor. Sorry about the inconvinience this puts on your pocket book, we all hate it when we have to dish out money to fix our vehicles, even me.
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