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#302 of 475 Replacement clutch for 2004-2009 Mazda3 by igozoomzoom

Jan 09, 2011 (11:08 pm)

I have an alternative for anyone who needs to replace the clutch in their 2004-2009 Mazda and doesn't to pay the dealer's insane prices! I discovered that the OEM clutch manufacturer for the 1st generation Mazda3 is a company called Exedy. Exedy makes a "Mazda3 Clutch Kit" which includes everything needed for a standard clutch replacement-
 
Clutch Disk
Pressure Plate
Throw-out Bearing
Alignment Tool
Pilot Bushing
Installation Guide
 
Some vendors show the price as low as $163, but the only one I can comment on from personal experience is 1A-Auto. 1A sells it for $193.85 plus free shipping. I ordered it on a Tuesday morning and it arrived on Thursday before noon...and that wasn't expedited shipping, just the free shipping they include. So they're on the ball when it comes to getting orders out the door!
 
My mechanic said the kit from Exedy and the OEM clutch he removed from my car were literally identical! He used the analogy of Advil vs. Store-brand Ibuprofen- same medicine, same quality, but one has a brand name and costs twice as much! =)
 
The best way to find the best pricing is by using Google, click on the Shopping link and search for "Mazda3 Exedy Clutch Kit". FYI- Exedy warranites the product for 12 monhts or 20,000 miles. I've put over 15k miles on mine and it still feels like brand new...I hope it remains that way for a long time! =)

#303 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 Transmission problem [anjy834u] by batrist

Jan 26, 2011 (6:45 pm)

Replying to: anjy834u (Dec 27, 2010 9:04 am)
Ulternatly, If you find you have a Transmission Fluid cap.... then you don't have a standard and shouldn't have the ability to burn your clutch

#304 of 475 Re: 2009 Mazda 3 possible transmission problem [gkc681] by rdmk

Feb 15, 2011 (5:52 pm)

Replying to: gkc681 (Nov 16, 2010 12:22 pm)
My Mazda 3 2006 W/ 70K miles apparently needs a new trasmission. I started out with a shaking under the hood. I replaced all of the tires W/ balancing and alignment. Still had the shaking found a broken engine mount and replaced that. The shaking still occurred so I took the car to a Mazda dealer. they replaced the trasmission fluid and sent me home. still had the probelm took it back to them and now they are telling me that it could be an tourq convertor ($2,200 or replace) or it may need the transmission replaced ($4,500). They are not willing to help out because I do my own normal service work. not sure I want to try to replace the trans on my own. Any suggestions? now that I think about it does anyone have experience replacing the trans? are there any specal tools needed?

#305 of 475 Mazda 3 2006 Transmission problem/ replacement by rdmk

Feb 15, 2011 (6:12 pm)

My Mazda 3 2006 W/ 70K miles apparently needs a new trasmission. I started out with a shaking under the hood. I replaced all of the tires W/ balancing and alignment. Still had the shaking found a broken engine mount and replaced that. The shaking still occurred so I took the car to a Mazda dealer. they replaced the trasmission fluid and sent me home. still had the probelm took it back to them and now they are telling me that it could be an tourq convertor ($2,200 or replace) or it may need the transmission replaced ($4,500). They are not willing to help out because I do my own normal service work. not sure I want to try to replace the trans on my own. Any suggestions? now that I think about it does anyone have experience replacing the trans? are there any specal tools needed?

#306 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2006 Transmission problem/ replacement [rdmk] by chongo2002

Feb 16, 2011 (5:51 am)

Replying to: rdmk (Feb 15, 2011 6:12 pm)
I replaced the clutch on my 2010 Mazda 3s. I had to remove the transmission. It is not necessarily hard but a lot of the car needs to be disassembled first to free the tranny. its probably a two day job if you know what to take off. In my situation Mazda finally stepped in and offered to buy the car back as is.

#307 of 475 Re: HELP! Mazda3 clutch failure at 42k, and dealer/warranty issues [jlarose] by beach70s

Feb 23, 2011 (1:23 pm)

Replying to: jlarose (Dec 27, 2010 5:19 pm)
2006 Mazda 2 now needs 2nd clutch! I've driven a clutch for over 35 years and this has never happened! Is there any way this could be under warranty? I only have 39000 miles.

#308 of 475 Re: HELP! Mazda3 clutch failure at 42k, and dealer/warranty issues [beach70s] by jlarose

Feb 23, 2011 (1:33 pm)

Replying to: beach70s (Feb 23, 2011 1:23 pm)
The warranty from Mazda on clutches is 1 year or 12,000miles. DO NOT make the same mistake I did. The dealership will charge anywhere from $1400-$1900 to fix. Independent garage will be more around $700-$900

#309 of 475 Re: HELP! Mazda3 clutch failure at 42k, and dealer/warranty issues [beach70s] by ejhayes1

Feb 23, 2011 (1:48 pm)

Replying to: beach70s (Feb 23, 2011 1:23 pm)
I paid $850 at an independent Japanese auto shop for a new clutch and resurfaced flywheel 33k miles.
 
I have since traded the car in for a non-mazda.

#310 of 475 transmission problem by sasnita

Mar 15, 2011 (4:21 am)

I have mazda 3 2004 automatic that changes the transmission filter to it and when it change of P to reverse gives a blow with a stone and leaves message transmission AT. They put the computer to verify code to him and it said solenoid A to me it changes to him both and it follows the problem. That it could be the problem

#311 of 475 Re: transmission problem [sasnita] by autonomous

Apr 06, 2011 (10:31 am)

Replying to: sasnita (Mar 15, 2011 4:21 am)
Speaking of transmission problem! To diagnose this problem someone will have to diagnose the message transmitted.

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