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#71 of 76 Re: 2007 Mazda 5 Sliding Door Freezing Latches [AnnoyedMother] by yssa

Dec 21, 2009 (7:25 am)

Replying to: AnnoyedMother (Dec 17, 2008 6:04 pm)
Hi,
 
Did you ever get this resolved? I know it's been a while since this was posted ... but I seem to be having the same problem and want any and all ammunition to bring to the dealership.
 
Thanks!

#72 of 76 2007 Mazda5 Freezing Latches by yssa

Dec 21, 2009 (7:34 am)

Well I can find all sorts of info on the 2006 and its freezing latches and sliding doors not closing, but am having some difficulty finding 2007 info - either that or I've just been searching too long and can't see anymore!
 
I have a 2007 Mazda5 and it has been to the shop twice now. The first time the latches were not working so they "recycled" the locks and maybe threw on some grease and things worked fine. Brought it back a week later and now the door is closing again.
 
My only hope is that it has been sitting at the shop now all weekend long and I get to go pick it up - first thing I will do is try and open and close the door and hope that before I leave I can't get that door to close so again I can say "see it still does not work". And then I can slam them with all the papers I have printed up on the 2006 sliding doors not latching closed!!!
 
The only other issue I can see them coming back at me with is that my car is 2 years old and latches fail after 2 years? HAHA I don't think so!
 
Oh I had this door shutting closed problem once before but it fixed itself - or maybe it happened when the weather started getting warmer so I didn't see it happen again. I can't even remember when it happened - last year maybe.
 
I have two little kiddos and I am not about to keep driving this car if they can't fix the doors. If they can't fix this problem then it is bye bye Mazda - I will never buy another one again. I'll keep folks updated with what happens.

#73 of 76 Re: 2007 Mazda5 Freezing Latches [yssa] by coolmazda5

Dec 21, 2009 (8:07 pm)

Replying to: yssa (Dec 21, 2009 7:34 am)
The recall (4306k) is for certain 2006 models only, not the 2007 ("Mazda Motor Corporation has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2006 Mazda5 vehicles produced from April 12, 2005 through February 1, 2006")
 
Regardless, if they are really having similar issues, the parts are C2Y5-73-300B, and they can be replaced under warranty (if you still have one). Lithium grease works too, worst case scenario. I applied it on my 06 as soon as I got the recall letter and never had that issue during Winter. That until they were replaced during the service appointment, 2-3 months later...

#74 of 76 Re: Mazda 5 - Annoying rear noise [vicenac] by bobw3

Dec 29, 2009 (11:18 am)

Replying to: vicenac (Sep 12, 2009 10:14 pm)
I'll have to remember when I do a test drive to have the guy at the dealer sit in the 3rd row and listen for squeaks.

#75 of 76 power window by txf23

Mar 14, 2010 (5:38 pm)

my Mazda5 2006 just came out of warranty (4 year!) and the driver side power window failed to work several times. When is cold (morning) it works fine once the temperature gets around 45 and above fail to work. The symptoms are reproducible. I am happy at lest the windows are up when they failed so far to work. All the other windows work fine. Anybody else noticed or there is a solution around? I am guessing either the switch has some dirt or the power module start to fail. solutions or suggestions are welcome.
Thanks

#76 of 76 Climate Control Issues by jmazda5

Nov 21, 2010 (11:49 pm)

I am having trouble figuring out how to make the heat work and noticed that it is only working when we are on the freeway. Can you offer suggestions as to how to set the dials so that we get heat?
  
I've read the owner's manual and tried the various settings it suggested but the heat does not stay on consistently and cool air blows instead. Just wondering what settings you may have used to get the car to heat up?

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