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Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [danielwollmann]
by 67cuda
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May 06, 2008 (5:21 pm)
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Replying to: danielwollmann (May 06, 2008 4:13 pm)
What was the problem you were having with your head unit?
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Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [67cuda]
by danielwollmann
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May 06, 2008 (8:54 pm)
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Replying to: 67cuda (May 06, 2008 5:21 pm)
The same as everybody that got the 2008 refresh between January and March. The bass/treble levels were oscilating a lot while driving and the volume leveling was unstable all the time.
Mazda and Bose knows the problem, have the fix, but I don't why they didn't do a recall.
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Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [danielwollmann]
by croyston
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May 19, 2008 (10:43 am)
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Replying to: danielwollmann (May 06, 2008 8:54 pm)
I am having the same issue as 67cuda. I just leased the 08 mazda3 5 door GT, with the Bose system, and the bass keeps cutting in and out. Im glad to hear Im not the only one, I thought maybe the system was just poor quality. I will bring it in asap to get checked out.
Also, I have the Sirius installed and for some reason I cannot get the stations to program into the presets. It takes when I hold down the button, but when I try to use the preset buttons, it displays "INVALID" on the display.
Very annoying issues with the audio system.
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Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [croyston]
by danielwollmann
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May 19, 2008 (12:13 pm)
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Replying to: croyston (May 19, 2008 10:43 am)
Actually. I think we all did a bad deal paying for the "Premium Sound" that is not so premium at all. The speakers and the amplifiers do their job, but the head unit is very limited. My first negative impression was when I needed to use the button to roll the display and check the mp3 song I was trying to find.
Unfortunatelly in the GT trim there is no way to get the rest of the package without the sound, but I'd reccomend everybody to skip the sound system option and go for an aftermarket option.
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Satellite Radio
by ravenfan50
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May 20, 2008 (4:34 am)
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Just purchased a new Mazda3 a few weeks ago. Anyone add the satellite radio equipment? Just wondering if it is worth purchasing.
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Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [67cuda]
by markp5
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May 29, 2008 (6:48 am)
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Replying to: 67cuda (May 06, 2008 3:18 pm)
I love this car, but have the same problem with the sound system. After jerking around with sales and dealer management for 2 weeks(promises with no action), I pulled into Service. They said another customer was there the day before with the same problem and there was a bulletin out from Mazda. Today was the service appointment. My wife brought it in. The Mgr denied knowlege of the problem or any bulletin. They eventually took the car to try to recreate the problem. No loaner car as previously promised. Luckily, in less than a hour, they came back, acknowleged the problem, and said they are ordering a new head unit for us. Our problem should be resolved in a week or so.
Mazda could have made this a lot easier....
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Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [markp5]
by whitebriank
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Jun 09, 2008 (3:03 pm)
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Replying to: markp5 (May 29, 2008 6:48 am)
I have been having the same issue with a Mazda 3 hatchback that I recently bought. It's not the Bose unit, but it has the same issues. I was wondering if you have a copy of that bulletin or know of anyone higher up than the dealers that can help me. My service dept. is telling me that it is normal for the stereo to do that.
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Help with Sirius?
by homeagain3
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Jun 09, 2008 (6:20 pm)
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I purchased the refreshed 08 Mazda 3 last week with Bose and had Sirius added at the dealer. I just got around to calling and having the Sirius activated tonight. Unfortunately, I can't find the Satellite Radio kit that the manual says should have been included for anyone adding Sirius for help with operating it.
Can anyone tell me how to display artist, song and such on the radio display?
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Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [67cuda]
by szelc
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Jun 10, 2008 (8:28 am)
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Replying to: 67cuda (May 06, 2008 3:18 pm)
I hope this will clear up many of the radio concerns due to bass cutting in and out. I just purchased a new 2008 Mazda 3 Touring 5 door in April. My vehicle has a manufacture date of 1/08. I have the base factory unit with 6 disc CD option. I noticed a problem right away, when I raise the volume to the 32 or higher level, base cuts out. I contacted my sales representative first, was told to adjust the treble & bass lower. I did, no luck. I contacted the Service Advisor Manager at Maple Shade Mazda New Jersey. (Where I purchased car) I had done some research and found out that a SOFTWARE GLITCH is the culprit. I brought my car in. The dealership took numbers from this unit, acknowledged I indeed was correct and ordered me a new replacement radio. On May 9th 2008 my new stereo was installed and I no longer have any radio problems. Bottom line a problem most diffenently exsits on a certain batch of systems. I did not get any run around, arguments, or problems from Maple Shade Mazda. Everyone who has this problem, should not be questioned. Your dealership needs to replace it. Good Luck.
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Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [szelc]
by 67cuda
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Jun 10, 2008 (8:36 am)
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Replying to: szelc (Jun 10, 2008 8:28 am)
My problem with the bass cutting out was solved with a new head unit. It took 3 weeks for the new head unit to arrive, but took an hour for the install. No problems since.
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