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Re: Ugly Suspension Noise When Cold [nissmazlover]
by isda65
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Feb 23, 2006 (12:43 pm)
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Replying to: nissmazlover (Feb 23, 2006 11:13 am)
I have the same suspension noise problem. Have brought it to the dealer twice now and they don't have an answer. They are quite accomodating though. They always tell me to bring it in if I have a problem. But I always leave empty-handed. I read in another Mazda5 forum that Mazda is already aware of this issue and in the process of redesigning a suspension component to fix this. In my case, my right rear has had the crunching noise starting a week after I took delivery. The front noise only started about a month or two ago and is loud on cold mornings or rainy days.
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Re: Ugly Suspension Noise When Cold [wuster]
by nissmazlover
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Feb 23, 2006 (12:49 pm)
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Replying to: wuster (Feb 23, 2006 12:07 pm)
Hey, I actually never thought of that. Perhaps, that's it. Though thinking back on the noise it may not seem to me right now that the wipers could be the problem, perhaps they are and there is no hurt in finding out if it's so. When I get my car back, I will tape the wipers to the windshield and see if it continues making the tapping noise. Thanks for the insight and feedback!!! I REALLY appreciate it. You have NO idea how much that noise drives me INSANE!
By the way, what does OEM mean?
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Re: Ugly Suspension Noise When Cold [isda65]
by nissmazlover
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Feb 23, 2006 (12:52 pm)
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Replying to: isda65 (Feb 23, 2006 12:43 pm)
You do have the same problem? REALLY? Thanks so much for letting me know. I appreciate it. I have posted about this before and no one has replied to it, so it's good to know that I'm not alone.
Now, where did you find out that Mazda is aware of this problem and that they are doing something about it in order to fix it?
And you are right, my Mazda service center is always very nice and accommodating, but I always leave empty handed since they always say that my car is totally fine. And you are right about the cold mornings and rainy days. That's exactly when I have the noise problem. It may not be anything important, but it sure does sound like something's broken. Thanks so much for responding to this. If you hear anything new about our problem, PLEASE keep me posted. Thanks!
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Re: Ugly Suspension Noise When Cold [nissmazlover]
by isda65
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Feb 23, 2006 (5:13 pm)
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Replying to: nissmazlover (Feb 23, 2006 12:52 pm)
Here's the link: http://www.msprotege.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=194
Click on the "5 Suspension, Rims and Tires" forum. There you will see the thread entitled "Front Right Suspension Crunching". You will find that we're not the only ones having this problem.
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Re: Ugly Suspension Noise When Cold [nissmazlover]
by wuster
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Feb 23, 2006 (5:54 pm)
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Replying to: nissmazlover (Feb 23, 2006 12:49 pm)
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer aka the car maker.
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Re: Ugly Suspension Noise When Cold [nissmazlover]
by platsilvmazda5
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Feb 24, 2006 (8:09 pm)
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Replying to: nissmazlover (Feb 23, 2006 11:13 am)
Regarding the tapping/clicking noise - whenever I am going between 5 and 35 mph and take my foot off the gas, I hear a clicking/rubbing noise from behind the dash. As soon as I put my foot back on the gas it stops. It is very annoying  . As a result, I cannot stand to drive the car without the radio on. Does this sound like your problem or something different? BTW I have a 5 sp. manual.
I have heard the suspension noise a few times, but haven't worried about it. I live in a warmer climate than NYC.
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Re: Ugly Suspension Noise When Cold [platsilvmazda5]
by wuster
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Feb 25, 2006 (5:22 am)
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Replying to: platsilvmazda5 (Feb 24, 2006 8:09 pm)
Does it happen all the time or during or just after making a turn?
The steering rack on the Mazda5 is electric, so sometimes you'll be able to hear the electric motor humming during a turn or just after the turn.
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Re: Ugly Suspension Noise When Cold [wuster]
by platsilvmazda5
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Feb 25, 2006 (6:42 am)
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Replying to: wuster (Feb 25, 2006 5:22 am)
It happens a lot of the time - straight or turning doesn't make any difference. It is most pronounced when I am going about 30-35 in 3rd gear and take my foot off the gas, especially on colder mornings. I also hear it continually at lower speeds, it's just not as loud.
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Re: Ugly Suspension Noise When Cold [isda65]
by edf4
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Feb 25, 2006 (4:38 pm)
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Replying to: isda65 (Feb 23, 2006 5:13 pm)
Yes, here too in Connecticut. Our 5 was without any problems until we got it back from the dealer after its first oil change at 3,000 miles. While driving it home, I heard the very same "crunching" noise from the front end, and maybe the rear, whenever I hit the slightest bump, or dip in the road. On driveway aprons it is especially noticeable. I'm sure it's purely coincidental that it started after being at the dealer, but nevertheless annoying and I can't help but wonder if they "did something to it" by mistake at the oil change. I feel better knowing others have the same noise and will report it to my dealer this week.
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Re: Ugly Suspension Noise When Cold [platsilvmazda5]
by bpp
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Feb 25, 2006 (6:12 pm)
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Replying to: platsilvmazda5 (Feb 24, 2006 8:09 pm)
I am having the same type of noise coming from behind the dash as I take my foot off the gas. I also have a 5spd manual. I am in the Toronto area where it is cold.
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