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Replying to: stallionre (Apr 09, 2007 3:41 pm)
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Replying to: markb3 (Apr 16, 2007 11:55 am) |
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BACKGROUND: Got a mazda3i w/ around 49,000 miles. Had new pads put on in Oct. 2006. Rotors resurfaced about 2 weeks ago. PROBLEM: About a month ago (before rotors resurfaced and after new pads) a small squeaking noise began in my rear left wheel. Its an intermittent squeak which gets faster and louder the quicker I go. When I brake the noise disappears. To me this rules out a bearing problem (bearing failure is more of a grinding noise also, isn’t it?). My mechanic thought it might be an out of place shim, or some other type of interference. I plan on taking off the wheel to see if there is anything obvious. I am confused b/c if it was the bearing then the noise shouldn’t stop when I apply the brakes, right? Also I just got new pads about 8,000 miles ago, and there is still plenty of pad left, and the resurfacing occurred after the noise popped up. So, the noise didn’t appear directly after any brake work. The only conclusion that I can make w/ my little knowledge is that something perhaps wasn’t installed quite right when the pads were done and now the interference is causing the noise. Anyway its annoying the hell out of me, so if there is anyone out there who has any clues, I would greatly appreciate the help. Thanks.
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Replying to: ayoda5 (Jun 01, 2007 5:47 am) Also check this site out...has some TSBs that refer to the rear brakes. See if what they describe sounds like your problem. http://www.finishlineperformance.com/mazda3/bulletins.html |
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Just purchased a 2008 Mazda3 Hatchback, and from day one, after driving for a while (10-15 miles) the TMPS warning light flickers, then remains on even though the tire pressure is at specs. My dealer inspected the vehicle and found that the TPMS module was not aware of the wheel sensors. Their corrective action was to "re-learn the module". This did not fix the problem however, and the TMPS warning light still comes on after driving 10-15 miles. I'm in the process of scheduling a 2nd service appointment for this problem and would appreciate hearing from anyone that has had the same problem and subsequently had it fixed by the dealer. I'd be interested in knowing what exactly your dealer did to fix the problem. Regards, argb
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I recently purchased a 2007 Mazdaspeed3 and I am a bit confused as to the size of rims that I can install on the Speed3. I was told by the parts department in one dealership that 18" is the only size that will fit. Just for kicks I contacted a second dealership and I was told by one person (over the phone) that 16" is OK and then a second person told me (when I visited the dealership in person) that 17" is OK. Both people worked in the same parts department. Can anyone tell me what the correct size is? Also, are there any aftermarket rims available for this car? I am under the impression that the stock rims have a non-standard +50mm offset. Thanks for your help.
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Replying to: mnesbitt (Oct 25, 2007 3:17 pm) |
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Replying to: mnesbitt (Oct 25, 2007 3:17 pm)
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Replying to: roadburner (Oct 26, 2007 4:13 pm) |
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Replying to: argb444 (Oct 05, 2007 9:49 am) |
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