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Replying to: johnny__rf (Jul 03, 2007 6:02 pm) This is now my 4th occurrence of CEL in 6 months of driving the CX. I am leasing my vehicle. Do I have any legal grounds for terminating the lease without penalties? I do not have the time to bring the CX in for a CEL occurrence every other month.............I'm ready to walk.
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Replying to: johnny__rf (Jul 24, 2007 4:54 am) I did investigate Connecticut's lemon law, since each state has its own unique requirements for a car to be covered, and I did not quite make the cut, since each CEL was seemingly caused by something different, rather than the same cause over and over. However...I really like the car and have made peace with the fact that my particular car - not all CX7s - is flawed in this respect. It will VERY interesting to see what happens this coming winter once the temps drop. My dealer is not conveniently located for me nor is it open on Saturdays, so to get the car serviced for any reason (e.g., oil change)means missing work. So believe me, it took a lot of patience to come to grips with this flaw in the car. Again, I believe it's just my actual car that's whacky and I had to think long and hard about whether it was worth the possible grief and aggravation. In the end, I decided to just roll with it. I don't feel I'm in danger driving the car and as mentioned, I really DO enjoy everything else about it! So...you'll have to decide which road to follow - do you have the time and resources needed to get yourself out of your lease (would an attorney be needed?)early, or would your time and $ be better spent "fixing" the car? Only you can figure this out. But I can understand your frustration 100%. 
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Replying to: astegman (Jul 24, 2007 6:48 am) I too had this problem but after 2 CELs, I mentioned there was a Technical Service Bulletin that covered this problem which they then properly addressed. (they probably knew about this TSB but I mentioned it anyhow) Here is the link that I have that covers all TSBs on our CX-7s. Since they are warrantied repairs, might as well have them address them as you see fit. http://www.finishlineperformance.com/cx7/docs/ hope this helps
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Replying to: aarkonn (Aug 06, 2007 6:25 pm) Time to write a nastygram to Mazda USA and my attorney. Absolutely fed up and ready to walk away from this vehicle. 
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Replying to: johnny__rf (Aug 07, 2007 4:58 am) We are not alone in this ongoing CEL saga. Acording to Toyota Motor over 56% of new 2007 Toyotas have experienced CEL lights.
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Replying to: zoom49 (Aug 07, 2007 5:04 am)
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Replying to: johnny__rf (Aug 07, 2007 6:07 am) |
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I am on gas cap #3 and the 2nd and 3rd were indeed marked...one with a yellow dot, one with a red dot, as I recall. Also...I find that on the rare occasions that I use a full-serve gas station, I notice that the attendants do not turn the cap more than twice. If I forget to re-tighten it myself, then I get a CEL which goes away after I fill the tank again. 99% of the time, I pump my own gas and I tighten the cap at least 6-8 turns (almost to the point where it sounds like it'll crack!). johnny_rf, good luck in your efforts to ditch your CX-7. As I've said, I can sympathize and empathize. Please let us know what happens with your attorney and Mazda. I hope it works out for the best, whatever that may be. |
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Replying to: zoom49 (Aug 07, 2007 5:04 am) I have read that as well. I have a 2005 Mazda6 4cyl w/ 32K and no problems to date. My wife has a 2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS w/64K and numerous CEL's that will not stop. Basically, all makes and models are going to throw CEL's from time to time. Especially because of all the emission regulations, demand for more power, and greater fuel economy and smaller displacement engines. This means vehicles rely heavily on computer assistance. Look at your PC, and tell me how many times have you wanted to throw it out the window due to problems? At least 100 I bet. |
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Replying to: tidester (Aug 16, 2006 9:24 am)
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