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#450 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [allyse] by scwmcan

Jan 22, 2013 (7:46 pm)

Replying to: allyse (Jan 22, 2013 5:38 pm)
I have been thinking about it, and I really think it has to be something with the throttle, either the throttle position sensor is lazy and not reporting the position of the pedal properly, the pedal itself ( or should I say the electronic portion of it) could be slow to respond sometimes, could be a problem with whatever controls how the engine is responding to throttle inputs, or some weird thing in the programming for emissions reasons. No I haven't helped isolate anything have I? I wonder if the are reports of this happening I other markets with the skyactive engine or just North America? If not I really do wonder if it is some bug in the programming for North American emission controls, if so maybe they could try a European file in the car temporarily to see if it changes anything ( probably not for a variety of reason, but just putting ideas out there). In any case I hope that they can either figure this out for the people havering this issue, or come up with a way to make you happy without hurting you financially. Good luck

#451 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [scwmcan] by allyse

Jan 22, 2013 (7:53 pm)

Replying to: scwmcan (Jan 22, 2013 7:46 pm)
I do appreciate all the thought you put into it, it does make me think. And i will try to speak with Mazda and the dealer about all of this to see what they think. Its just crazy that you think of it and maybe they're not! I hope we all get our issues figured out. Cause i love the car other than this problem and i never had ANY problems with my 04' 3. I loved it.

#452 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [allyse] by scwmcan

Jan 23, 2013 (4:51 am)

Replying to: allyse (Jan 22, 2013 7:53 pm)
Well I hope I helped a little bit, but not that sure I did. I haven't been following Mazda fan boards have there been a lot of complaints about this, or just a few? Is you dealer willing to let you use a demo 3 skyactive with a manual for say a weekend to see if it does the same thing? I am just wondering because if it did the same thing it is possible it is what Mazda considers "normal behavior" and then you would have to decide if it is something you could get used to or not, if not I could see you having to take the financial hit and get rid of it and not buying another Mazda, which would be a shame considering like you said you like the car otherwise, and have had good experiences with Mazda in the past. Our Mazdas have given good service as well, but they are not the skyactive models so don't really mean anything with this particular issue, again hope toucan get it sorted out.

#453 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [scwmcan] by allyse

Jan 25, 2013 (3:50 pm)

Replying to: scwmcan (Jan 23, 2013 4:51 am)
They already had me do that and it drove nothing like mine, it was quiet, smooth driving and shifting. They did offer me that option again and i declined because i KNOW that it will drive better, so what i might have them do is compare the two once again to make sure that the things that are happening now are 'normal' yeah. It has got to be that the skyactiv is new still and they're working out the kinks. Which is unfortunate for those who own the first year but at the same time, its normal for things to have to be worked at i guess. Im going to just breathe easy for now knowing that its under warranty should anything terrible come of this.

#454 of 475 Back in Action by barneyrubble

Jan 25, 2013 (7:07 pm)

Update: Jan 25, 2013
 
Re: 2012 Mazda 3 Skyactiv Sport Hatchback GS Auto
 
Picked up repaired unit today. The problem was a " valve assembly " and that is all that I know. Problem occurred at approximately 2900 km. Out of action for a week, but it was totally painless as my prior posts will indicate. Phoned Mazda hotline right away and a tow truck was there in minutes. Had courtesy car waiting for me etc. It is as if the incident did not even occur since I was never lost for a vehicle and the courtesy car was OK and equipped with Bluetooth etc. It was like the whole thing never even happened. Congratulations to Mazda for keeping the customer happy.

#455 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [allyse] by scwmcan

Jan 25, 2013 (7:14 pm)

Replying to: allyse (Jan 25, 2013 3:50 pm)
Well in one way I am glad that their demo doesn't have the same symptoms ( at least it isn't all of them) but can feel your pain that yours doesn't work the same way. Can they check that the demo has the same version of the software ( ecu programming etc) as yours? Is it a newer build than yours. If not they really need to figure out what is making yours act the way it does. Yes it is good it is under warranty, but from what I understood, it is also a safety concern, and nothing is worth getting into an accident over. I really do hope they can figure this out for you.

#456 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [scwmcan] by allyse

Jan 25, 2013 (7:26 pm)

Replying to: scwmcan (Jan 25, 2013 7:14 pm)
They told me everything is the same, but what i could do is ask them that specific question so that if they dont actually know, theyd have to go make sure. I am gonna take it in tomorrow and just say hey, im not happy, can we trade up into a 13 and im gonna drive it for a WHILE to make sure it drives well. If not, then ill have to see what other options i might have.

#457 of 475 Re: Back in Action [barneyrubble] by allyse

Jan 25, 2013 (7:27 pm)

Replying to: barneyrubble (Jan 25, 2013 7:07 pm)
Thats good to hear gives me a shred of hope!

#458 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [allyse] by scwmcan

Jan 25, 2013 (7:30 pm)

Replying to: allyse (Jan 25, 2013 7:26 pm)
Well you can check the build date yourself, should be on the door pillar plate ( label?), but the software version they need to check. With the problems you have he they should be trying to make it right. If they won't do the trade up, ask them what are they going to do to make you happier with your current car, if the answer is nothing, then you have a dilemma .

#459 of 475 Re: Mazda 3 2012 skyactiv faulty Manual Transmission [scwmcan] by allyse

Jan 25, 2013 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: scwmcan (Jan 25, 2013 7:30 pm)
Oh, okay. I see, thank you. I will speak with them about that. My friend has a 2011 that has had several problems as well. Same dealership and she is just as fed up, but hers is under warranty still also. I will let her know this stuff too. Hers also whistles when she drives a certain speed and she took it in 4 times with the same complaint and they just keep saying they fixed the 'clicking' and she's like thats not even why i brought it in! I wonder if we should go to a different dealer. Cause this is a Mazda/Ford dealer. Maybe theyre just better with fords!

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