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#28 of 79 Rattle during acceleration by rcwitty Oct 26, 2007 (5:54 am)
When I accelerate, I hear a slight rattling sound (almost like someone who has a rattle in their throat) coming from the front passenger's side of the car. When I'm not accelerating I don't hear the noise. Any ideas what this could be?   Thanks!
#29 of 79 Re: Engine sounds when heat or a/c is running? [rcwitty] by tomkozski Oct 26, 2007 (1:45 pm)
Replying to: rcwitty (Oct 26, 2007 5:51 am) What you are hearing is normal. The compressor cycles on and off when the a/c is on. It doesn't stay on the whole time. Also, the a/c (the compressor) will turn on automatically when you select the floor setting or beyond (like when you need to defrost/defog the front windshield), even if the temp is set to the hottest setting, as long as it is above 32F (0C) outside. This part is explained in the owner's manual. The a/c light won't be on, but the compressor will run. It helps to dehumidify the air.
#30 of 79 2007 Mazda 3 Rear Suspension Noise by baci4 Nov 01, 2007 (2:26 pm)
I have a brand new Mazda 3 with 4000 miles on it and it started making quite a nasty clunk sound in the back hatch area particularly when going slowly over bumps. It got worse and I took it into the dealer. The factory had evidently not properly tightened (torqued) the sway bar nuts. The mechanic at the dealer said that it was the second one they had seen this week. I just wanted to put this post up to let others know of the issue. I couldn't find any similar problem when I searched for it online.   Since the sound got worse over time, I assume that greater damage could have been done (or it was dangerous) if I had not taken it in quickly. Replies to this message: comet2003 (Nov 24, 2007 5:08 pm) shazzy (Dec 01, 2007 10:28 pm)
#31 of 79 Rattle during acceleration by shazzy Nov 11, 2007 (6:39 am)
When I accelerate, I hear a slight rattling sound (almost like someone who has a rattle in their throat) coming from the front passenger's side of the car. When I'm not accelerating I don't hear the noise. Any ideas what this could be?    Thanks! Replies to this message: toledoan (Nov 12, 2007 5:47 am) shazzy (Nov 12, 2007 2:01 pm) mazdrvr (Jan 19, 2008 4:08 pm) tali3 (Jan 30, 2009 6:45 pm) tali3 (Jan 30, 2009 6:47 pm)
#32 of 79 Re: Rattle during acceleration [shazzy] by toledoan Nov 12, 2007 (5:47 am)
Replying to: shazzy (Nov 11, 2007 6:39 am) No ideas, but I have a very similar problem, only mine is more pronounced when driving 70 mph. It is a vibration like noise of some sort coming from the passenger's side. I've removed things from the cup holders, glove box, everything. No luck. Replies to this message: shazzy (Nov 12, 2007 2:01 pm)
#33 of 79 changing in the engine rythm whwn shifting the automatic gear ON by mazda4 Nov 12, 2007 (6:57 am)
I had a New 2008 MAZDA 3 Sedan (1.6L) Automatic transmission, when I shift the gear stick from P to R or to D or from N to D, ther is a slight change in the sound of the engine with a new low sound is added. Is this thing normal? And can anybody tell me what is the fuel consumption of this car Km/L. Thank you....
#34 of 79 Re: Rattle during acceleration [toledoan] by shazzy Nov 12, 2007 (2:01 pm)
Replying to: toledoan (Nov 12, 2007 5:47 am) well i have tried the car firm and still no luck.....but the noise is getting worst and irritating.....
#35 of 79 Noise from passengers side! by rcwitty Nov 21, 2007 (7:11 am)
I just took my car to the shop and they said they couldn't hear the sound. I don't know what to think. It's under warranty so they probably wouldn't want to fix it. Replies to this message: shazzy (Nov 21, 2007 7:54 pm)
#36 of 79 Re: Noise from passengers side! [rcwitty] by shazzy Nov 21, 2007 (7:54 pm)
Replying to: rcwitty (Nov 21, 2007 7:11 am) i tried the firm today..they said they think its a bearing noise...have to run further checks next week....good luck
#37 of 79 Re: 2007 Mazda 3 Rear Suspension Noise [baci4] by comet2003 Nov 24, 2007 (5:08 pm)
Replying to: baci4 (Nov 01, 2007 2:26 pm) baci4,   I too had the same problem with my 2007 MS3 with less than 2000 miles. The rear strut and sway bar nuts were loose and had to be re-tighten by the dealer. I 've had no problems since, but would like the dealer to also check the front end during my next service visit.   Thanks. Replies to this message: shazzy (Dec 01, 2007 10:28 pm)

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