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Mazda3 Interior & Passenger Comfort Concerns

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#144 of 193 Re: A/C Mod for the somewhat adventurous [ex_tdier] by seasideclub

Sep 10, 2006 (6:08 am)

Replying to: ex_tdier (Jun 21, 2006 7:53 pm)
That page is missing. Can somebody repost? I'm ready to actually order the MS3. My VW Passat's AC sucks, so I know a bad AC when I get in one. Thanks.

#145 of 193 Re: A/C Mod for the somewhat adventurous [seasideclub] by ex_tdier

Sep 10, 2006 (6:44 pm)

Replying to: seasideclub (Sep 10, 2006 6:08 am)
Post 932: http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=53106.930

#146 of 193 First real test of my 3's AC by bruce6

Sep 11, 2006 (9:24 pm)

Living in San Francisco, my AC rarely has to work hard, even in summer.(For the record, my car is a 2006 5-door, 2.3L, without auto climate control, purchased 1/31/06). But I recently drove from SF to Los Angeles and back, through the central valley in 100-degree, baking sunshine. The car's AC did fine. It didn't make the car frigid, but did make it pleasantly cool -- enough that I had to turn down the fan speed after a while to keep it from getting too cold. Living where I do, I could cope with weak AC, but I'm glad I didn't experience what others have described.

#147 of 193 M3 AC on Backorder by klowe

Sep 27, 2006 (9:01 pm)

I just had to post about my frustrations with my 3. I bought a used 3 w/ 11K miles, it now has 26K on it. A friend of mine had it on his lot and gave me a good deal. On August 10th, I was driving home from work in the rain so I had the de-fogger on (Compressor running). I heard a belt squeal as if it were slipping and then the AC stopped working. When I arrived at home, I popped the hood and noticed that the compressor smelt like it had burned up. Took it to the local dealership the next morning (on Friday, Aug. 11th). The service clerk said I'd have to make an apointment for Tuesday of the next week (Aug 15). I told him that the AC had burn up. I took the car in and dropped it off the morning of the 15th. I get a call later that day and he proceeds to tell me the AC compressor has burned up and he has to order a new one. Wow, I would think they could have taken 10 minutes to look at it the first day I took it in and made that decision especially since I told them what the problem was. So I wait and finally get a phone call around the 25th that the new compressor is in. I scheduled an appointment for Aug. 28th. Again, I dropped the car off in the morning and left it there. I get a call at work that day and the service clerk proceeds to tell me that they had ordered a compressor for a Mazda6 and not a 3. Arrrrghhh!!! Then, to top that off, he lets me know that the compressor for the 3 is on back order. Well, here it is a month later, and I still haven't heard from the dealership. Obviously, they have major problem. I've had some additional issues w/ the car including the trip meter / radio presets resetting. The battery is fine BTW. I did have the dealership check that out and they found nothing. Additionally, the washer fluid sprayer will not work. I'm not sure if it's the pump not working or if it's just not getting power as I haven't had time to check. I must say, I fell in love with the car when I bought it and my 16 yr. old daughter loves it also . I love the way the car drives, rides, and handles. But what gives with all of the small issues with the car? This is my 1st Mazda, and it very well may be my last. I'm considering getting rid of it based on the track record I've had with it so far. I also, currently , own a 99 Chevy Silverado, a 2000 Mercury Villager (aka Nissan Quest), a 79 CJ-7 (project vehicle), and a 92 Merc. Tracer (currently disabled).

#148 of 193 Re: M3 AC on Backorder [klowe] by ex_tdier

Sep 27, 2006 (9:13 pm)

Replying to: klowe (Sep 27, 2006 9:01 pm)
It's possible you got a lemon, or just a few things wrong with your ride...it could be temporary. FWIW, Mazda has been rated poorly by JD Powers on reliability. Your experience with the service department is not uncommon. Of course, watch the Mazda advocates here or Consumer Reports luvers or those with a personal interest jump in and defend Mazda big time.
 
If you continue to have problems with your Mazda, wait until the 3 year mark or before you trade it in.

#149 of 193 AC compressor on backorder? Mazda6? by z71bill

Sep 28, 2006 (8:57 am)

I thought someone had determined that the compressor in the Mazda3 and the one in the Mazda6 (2.3L) were one in the same?
 
I wonder why the backorder?

#150 of 193 Re: AC compressor on backorder? Mazda6? [z71bill] by klowe

Sep 28, 2006 (1:42 pm)

Replying to: z71bill (Sep 28, 2006 8:57 am)
Hey z71bill. I'm not sure. I do have the 2.3. But that's what I was told by the service dept.

#151 of 193 Defending Mazda by sandman46

Sep 28, 2006 (3:33 pm)

There seems to be a lot of hostility in these Mazda 3 forums from the same people. Face it guys, some of us got cars without all the drama that some others have. You demonize the company and then have to use snide comments about others that don't agree with you or don't have the same problems as you.
The point is, y'all have lost alot of your credibility with your attitudes. You get snide and nasty with people who dare don't agree with you...so much for an adult discussion in any Mazda 3 forums. A real shame to...all that negativity makes most of us loose any patience or sympathy for you guys. Pity to, if this is how y'all react to your transportation problems, I'd hate to see how y'all deal with something really life or death.
Please, try to turn that negative energy into something positive...life's way to short!
 
Zoom Zoom!
 
The Sandman

#152 of 193 Re: AC compressor on backorder? Mazda6? [klowe] by nifty56

Sep 29, 2006 (10:50 am)

Replying to: klowe (Sep 28, 2006 1:42 pm)
Since you have been waiting a very long time for a fix tell the dealer to take a compressor off another car. Of course they might not do that because they will now have to recharge two systems but if Mazda cared for you as a valued customer they would do it. OK sandman46 shooooot me down...

#153 of 193 sandman46 by z71bill

Sep 29, 2006 (1:31 pm)

you guys??
 
When I first moved to Texas (from Minnesota) I had several people tell me I sounded like I was from UP NORTH. When I would ask what does someone from up north sound like - I always got the same thing - They would say - What do "you guys" want to do for lunch or what do "you guys" want to do tonight.
 
I still say it sometimes - even after being a Texan for almost 20 years - last year while back up north some of my old buds gave me all kinds of crap when I said what are y'all doing tonight.
 
Nothing to do with the defective Mazda3 AC - or the crummy Mazda customer service - but I do see both sides of these issues - just like I am from up north - but sometimes sound like I am from down south.

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