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#61 of 70 Re: "Cracking" Windshield Noise [coolmazda5] by DaddoUSA Jan 31, 2009 (7:55 pm)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jan 14, 2009 1:50 pm) I had the same problem with my 2009 Mazda 5 (cracking sound coming from where the windshield meets the cowl). After two attempts at correcting how the the plastic that is just beneath the windshield wipers (the part where the water from the windshield drains into) was fastened to the cowl, the dealership ordered and installed an entire new assembly and the problem has gone away. Except for this issue, I've been pretty happy with my Mazda 5 so far. It has about 6000 miles on it. If this is the only problem that I have with it, I'll be grateful! Replies to this message: nissmazlover (Feb 06, 2009 9:56 am) athenasius (Feb 07, 2009 10:51 pm)
#62 of 70 Lost Key by saftgek Jan 31, 2009 (8:58 pm)
During recent travel, we lost one of two keys to our 2006 Mazda 5. I assume they are expensive to replace, but have no idea the cost.   Has anyone out there had to replace a key? If so, what was the cost? Was it a big deal to get it? Any feedback will be appreciated.   Thx...........saftgek Replies to this message: athenasius (Feb 07, 2009 10:34 pm) saftgek (Feb 09, 2009 4:42 am)
#63 of 70 Re: "Cracking" Windshield Noise [DaddoUSA] by nissmazlover Feb 06, 2009 (9:56 am)
Replying to: DaddoUSA (Jan 31, 2009 7:55 pm) Hey, I'd love to know if the noise/problem for you is still a thing of the passed. The dashboard/windshield rattle is at a fever pitch right now since it's been so cold here in NYC, and it's driving me insane again, as much as I try to ignore it. If that fix your talking about really does work, then I'd like the same to be done to my car. Thanks. Replies to this message: athenasius (Feb 07, 2009 10:51 pm)
#64 of 70 Squeaking Rear Struts? by nissmazlover Feb 06, 2009 (10:02 am)
Although I am ECSTATIC about the new 08 (and on) 5's no longer having the perturbing suspension crunching in the cold weather, I've always noticed a very slight sqeak coming from my rear-right suspension when going over big bumps - such as speedbumps, big undulations, etc. I didn't make a deal out of it and didn't care. But, now that it's super cold here in NYC, I've noticed that the squeak has gone from barely noticeable, to very noticeable.   It seems as though it's a cold weather issue. It's, now, an outright SQUEAK, especially when there's someone heavy sitting in the back, middle row seats and, again, when I go over large bumps in the cold weather. Anyone have the same expenence?   When I had my '06, they had replaced the rear right side strut or shock (don't remember which one) without my asking since they said they found it leaking, which was why it was making a similar sound. Now my 08 is exhibiting a similar sound, only louder. Do you think it's leaking as well? Should I go in to have it checked out? Would love some advice, since I tend to be anal about things when other people don't think it's a big deal. Replies to this message: jleff74104 (Aug 16, 2009 8:15 am)
#65 of 70 Re: Lost Key [saftgek] by athenasius Feb 07, 2009 (10:34 pm)
Replying to: saftgek (Jan 31, 2009 8:58 pm) unfortunately you will have to get one from the dealership as you need 2 working keys to create another one your self. And yes hey are rather expensive i think close to $300 when you add key and fob and programming. Replies to this message: saftgek (Feb 09, 2009 4:42 am)
#66 of 70 Re: "Cracking" Windshield Noise [nissmazlover] by athenasius Feb 07, 2009 (10:51 pm)
Replying to: nissmazlover (Feb 06, 2009 9:56 am) it is definitely because of water where that plastic cowling under the windshield is. I try to ensure I remove all the ice from the little vents where the water drains near the passenger end of the cowling under the wiper. This lowers the amount of moisture that get down there and then freezes and then can either make that creaking noise that sounds like the window glass is cracking or sometimes a bit of ice breaks off and kind of sounds like some piece of metal (just the sound the ice makes against the plastic). If it really bugs you insanely i am sure if you take the cowling off and put some tape or something against the fire wall where it meets it will change the resonate frequency an lessen the noise, not done it myself. I take it to a self wash and spray it on the wax setting into the area while I was the car.   Not sure if this assists you but gives you a few things to try.
#67 of 70 Re: Lost Key [athenasius] by saftgek Feb 09, 2009 (4:42 am)
Replying to: athenasius (Feb 07, 2009 10:34 pm) Thx. I figured it would be expensive, but not the price of another car [   Oh, Well - Boo Hoo, Too Bad, So Sad, Sux to be Me ! ! !
#68 of 70 Re: Squeaking Rear Struts? [nissmazlover] by jleff74104 Aug 16, 2009 (8:15 am)
Replying to: nissmazlover (Feb 06, 2009 10:02 am) We bought our 2008 Mazda5 last week. It was a rental with 19,000 miles. We were perfectly happy with the performance until we put a passenger in the third row. When we had this 5th passenger, we heard squeaks, bumps and scrapes whenever we went over bumps in the road. It's not cold here--it's 80 degrees. Has anyone else experienced this with the 2008? I see that there is a TSB for the 2007 and 2006 models for this problem. Has anyone had success getting this repaired under warranty with the 2008? Thanks.   Here's the link to the TSB for the earlier models:   http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/mazda5/bulletin/02-001-08-1918.pdf
#69 of 70 Mazda 5 - Annoying rear noise by tfigure Aug 27, 2009 (1:11 am)
I got my 2009 Mazda last October. Rear noise is just annoying regardless if its winter or summer. I went to Mazda Dealer (Metrotown) twice. First, they did check and made some adjustments, but the problem is still there. Afterwards, they replaced the entire rear suspension strut assembly, but the rear noise is still there. I asked the sales manager about the problem and told him that this is a prevalent problem for this model. He told me its not and it is only my vehicle that is affected by this. For the 3rd time, I went to the dealer and asked to fix the problem. His final word is that Mazda is still researching on how to fix the problem. I just could not understand, if I am the only one who is experiencing this. Based on my observation, this is not a cold weather issue.   With this, I will NEVER ever buy from Mazda. Replies to this message: vicenac (Sep 12, 2009 9:14 pm)
#70 of 70 Re: Mazda 5 - Annoying rear noise [tfigure] by vicenac Sep 12, 2009 (9:14 pm)
Replying to: tfigure (Aug 27, 2009 1:11 am) Print this and give it to them: http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/mazda5/bulletin/02-001-08-1918.pdf

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