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155 messages, Last post on Sep 24, 2009 at 7:30 AM
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So, i have a Mazda 3i 06 and recently my AC compressor died..its out of warranty..and according to the dealer, they wanted $1555 to replace the compressor, pully, and recharge. anyways, i found a good mechanic to do the work, but I have been having a difficult time trying to find a used compressor for my 06 3. all of the ones I am finding on ebay are specifically stating that they are for 06 models FROM 9/1/05 ...this is a problem..my car is 7/1/05. now WHY is this a problem? im not sure..according to everyone selling these ac compressors..they all have this listed in their ad. anyone have any clues as to why I couldnt use one of these in my car? anyone know WHERE i can find one that WILL work in my car? thanks so much for the help..hope im in the right place!
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I have an 04 Mazda 3 5 door, and i noticed somthing today that i havent before. on the information display for the audio/clock. there is another section on the right that apears to display climate control information, relative to the setings of your climate control system. the problem is it is not displaying and i can t recall it ever doing so. i checked the manual and cannot find anyhitng in refrence to it. can anyone help me figure out if this is supposed to be working or am i just crazy....
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Replying to: remys (Jul 08, 2008 6:51 pm) If your compressor actually seized, putting on a new compressor alone will not solve your problems, as debris has contaminated the entire system. So you'll need to flush the entire system and probably replace all the components. If the compressor did not seize, you still need to replace more parts than just the compressor such as the receiver dryer. If the dryer dissicant (drying material) has burst inside, then the expansion valve is contaminated. Replacing the dryer is a must. And of course recharge, etc, which should be done by a professional. The dealer's price is high, since the compressor is about $500, the dryer $75, + refrigerant and labor. Seems like if you shopped around you could get a better deal from a professional AC shop. Working on your own AC if you don't have the right tools can be very dangerous. |
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Replying to: nomad93 (Jul 20, 2008 10:54 am) You can't get it to work, unfortunately. Besides, you would need a different wiring harness and sensors too. |
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| Ok so i know this topic has been mentioned before about trying to upgrade a manual climte control to an automatic climate control on a 2007 mazda 3. I wanted to confirm one more thing, I don't care about the auto climte feature i just want to know if i try to install it will the buttons still work manually? | |
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My dealer told me an "alert" was sent to the dealerships regarding customers complaining that the ambient air sensor (AAS) in 2010 mazda3. It seems that many customers have been complaining that the temp reading stays the same for several days regardless of the outside temp. I've found that the reading only INCREASES (this is not the case when decreasing) when you travel for 20 mph for 90 seconds and then the temp only increases 1 degree per 90 sec. This is a problem for me because I live in Miami, FL....there are very few days that I meet the requirment to change my temp! As of today I discovered that the temp changes if the car is turned off, ie: I parked my car and prior to turning it off the temp displayed is 94, 3 hours later start my car and the temp displayed is 104. After driving a few hundred yards the temp dropped a couple of degrees and with in several minutes (please keep in mind that I an not driving over 20mph for 90 seconds...the requirement to INCREASE the temp) the temp is back down to 94. So the AAS works fine if the temp needs to decrease, yet to increase the temp you have to meet the above mentioned requirements Is any one having an issue with this? If you do contact mazda customer care!!!!
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Replying to: allycat1236 (Jul 14, 2009 2:38 pm) If my car sits in the sun for a long time...it will read 70+ degrees... (when it's 95-100 degrees outside). Then it takes about 20minutes or so for it to actually read correctly. It's kind of a pain.. but not a real big issue imo.
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I am having a problem with my ambient outside temperature reading. Seems like it takes forever to respond to a temp change. the gauge is in the dashboard, not the mirror. Some times after a ten minute drive, the temperature does not move at all. |
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Replying to: jbbevel (Jul 16, 2009 11:25 am)  800-222-5500. You will need your VIN # and complain. If enough people complain then they will consider a voluntary recall to install a newly designed sensor.
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Replying to: pat (Jun 30, 2006 10:57 am)
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