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#21 of 221 Re: Ugly Suspension Noise When Cold [nissmazlover] - SOOOO HAPPY! [nissmazlover] by yaris May 27, 2006 (6:41 am)
Replying to: nissmazlover (May 25, 2006 8:46 am) That's great news Nissmazlover. I could not find the previous post with the work order though. Could you direct me or possibly print your work order for us to bring to our dealerships? Thanks!!!
#22 of 221 FIX for ugly suspension noise by bob_welsh Mar 09, 2006 (5:15 pm)
Brought my 5 in for oil change last month. Mentionned the noise when going over speed bumps or dips in the road. They told me it was the bushings on the stabilising bar. They also tried to grease them but that didn't work. So they ordered the pieces. It took 3 weeks. They replaced it yesterday and problem solved! Didn't want to say anything before just in case.   They still haven't figure out the acceleration hesitation problem though. Can't win them all.   Bob
#23 of 221 Noise in Rear Suspension? by teamoncerider Nov 27, 2006 (10:55 am)
Hi Everyone,   I have a similar problem, except that the noise/clunking is coming from the rear suspension.    I took it to the dealer and they said it was the right rear shock, they replaced it but the noise is still there. It almost sounds like a loose tool moving around and it annoys me to death.   Anyone have this problem?
#24 of 221 Ugly rear suspension noise Mazda5 by trishr1 Jan 30, 2007 (6:03 pm)
I have recently purchased a Mazda5 in October 2006. All was well until I had the tires changed for winter driving, and it snowed like crazy. Shortly after this, I noticed the "cruching" noise from the rear of the car - it was like the independent suspension really was independent from the front and back. The noise is particularly pronounced when it is cold, and whenever I run over a bump in the road. I also "felt" that the car was not really as stable as it was in October and November. I am reading with great interest all of the "fixes" that have been applied to this problem. Today while at the dealership for the three month check, I noticed that the rear bumper just behind the wheel well had separated and there was a gap in the wheel well (sorry I am not very tenchnical). They fixed it but told me that someone had bumped into my car. Yet there was no sign of any damage whatsoever. I am not stupid, I intuitively knew it was related to the suspension. What I need to know is whether there is an actual service bulletin and where I might find this. Thanks
#25 of 221 crunchy by dspider Feb 03, 2007 (3:31 am)
Here in Toronto ,,nice and cold and lots of crunching in the front end. Complained to the dealer and their response was "were not sure what could be causing that noise". So we lubed the bushings as per Mazda Canada ,that lasted two days -took it back they replaced the control arm and that lasted one night .Thanks to every one in this forum I now have enough ammo to to go to the dealership and tell then like it is , I also notice when the car is sitting at idle and you turn the wheel the lights dimm considerably. Am I the only one who has experienced this ?? Maybe it's that electric motor on the steering ? My wife loves her M5 and with a second kid on the way it's the perfect family car . Unfortunately fighting with these clowns to get it fixed is my department Replies to this message: trishr1 (Feb 04, 2007 9:11 am) trishr1 (Feb 04, 2007 9:17 am)
#26 of 221 Re: crunchy [dspider] by trishr1 Feb 04, 2007 (9:11 am)
Replying to: dspider (Feb 03, 2007 3:31 am) The North American (US only) identifies a problem with the suspension system and issued a permanent fix. However, it appears that there is an inconsistency in how dealership in Canada offer/apply the permanent fix. My dealership is trying to convince Mazda Canada to provide a permanent fix but they have not received the okay to do this. My "fix" was "nothing" because I would have been back on their doorstep the instant it happened again and I don't think they want that. No greasing, no control arm fix. I'm not sure why they would not do the fix for all as it seriously compromises the image they are trying to project of a quality car. It is a known problem with a known fix. Perhaps Transport Canada needs to get involved? Replies to this message: trishr1 (Feb 04, 2007 9:17 am)
#27 of 221 Re: crunchy [trishr1] by trishr1 Feb 04, 2007 (9:17 am)
Replying to: trishr1 (Feb 04, 2007 9:11 am) In my rush to send this I forgot to provide you with the TSB number 02-007/06. It covers vehicles with VINs lower than JM1 CR **** ** 111238 (before Nov 1, 2005) for stabilizer bushings fix and VINs lower than JM1 CR **** ** 120197 before Jan 27 2006 for the lower arm fix. Be aware that Canada does not seem to be included in Mazda North American Operations Service Bulletins or at least that's the excuse I got.
#28 of 221 Link to TSB about stabilizing bushing by blynmazda5 Feb 04, 2007 (12:29 pm)
Here is a link to the TSB   http://www.mstore2000.com/PDF_Files/02-007-06-1675.pdf   David Replies to this message: dspider (Feb 05, 2007 2:02 am) trishr1 (Feb 05, 2007 6:48 pm) bmclaughlin1 (Feb 06, 2007 7:59 am) trishr1 (Feb 06, 2007 6:48 pm) dspider (Feb 06, 2007 7:17 pm) and 3 more... bmclaughlin1 (Feb 07, 2007 3:12 pm)
#29 of 221 Re: Link to TSB about stabilizing bushing [blynmazda5] by dspider Feb 05, 2007 (2:02 am)
Replying to: blynmazda5 (Feb 04, 2007 12:29 pm) thanks for the link . Ive been busy at work the last few days , but I will be going to the dealer hopefully on tuesday . So trishr1 I will let you know what happens ,also I have looking everywhere and reading alot about this problem and somewhere along I read a post from a guy in Montreal who said he got his car fixed with what the dealer said were the new redesigned parts . Well see what happens on Tuesday,,,ill keep you posted... Replies to this message: trishr1 (Feb 05, 2007 6:48 pm)
#30 of 221 Re: Link to TSB about stabilizing bushing [dspider] by trishr1 Feb 05, 2007 (6:48 pm)
Replying to: dspider (Feb 05, 2007 2:02 am) I will be very interested in hearing what happens with your car. I recall reading the Montreal post and thought I would try to email him and find out exactly what they did and how receptive they were to making the changes. I haven't heard from my Service Manager as yet but it is early in the week.   Where's Phil Edmonston (Lemon-Aid) when you need him - I hope he is reading these emails.

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