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Mazda 3 Rattles, Bumps, and Squeaks

101 messages,  Last post on Sep 25, 2012 at 6:49 AM

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#52 of 101 Re: engine noise [pjade] by mizzoumazda

May 31, 2008 (10:25 am)

Replying to: pjade (Jan 24, 2008 8:12 pm)
I hear a high-pitch harmonic noise when I am driving on a smooth road in quiet conditions, most commonly when the car is coasting/decelerating. It is rather annoying!

#53 of 101 Re: Noise During Acceleration [rcwitty] by stibiub

Jun 14, 2008 (7:58 am)

Replying to: rcwitty (Mar 14, 2008 6:28 am)
Hi rcwitty
 
Any news on this?
 
I think I have the same problem, the noise is exactly as you describe it: slight rattle, only during acceleration, usually pretty quiet but sometimes a little louder. It used to come from the front passengers side but it moved to the middle of the dashboard, between driver and the passenger. It's some kind of a "tick-tick-tick-tick-tick" that can be heard every now and then, in all gears and rpm. It appears more often when I'm climbing. It never appears when accelerating idle.

#54 of 101 Re: engine noise [mizzoumazda] by pjade

Jun 14, 2008 (1:28 pm)

Replying to: mizzoumazda (May 31, 2008 10:25 am)
Yeah, they replaced my power steering pump and the noise went away for awhile, but now it's back. Who knows? Yuck!

#55 of 101 Problem solved by stibiub

Jun 21, 2008 (3:37 pm)

It turned out that some cables from gear shifting system were causing this noise. Never heard it since fixed in service 2 days ago. So, an easy fix in my case. Good look.

#56 of 101 Re: sluggish transmission? [hpyrdhd] by 4camv

Jun 21, 2008 (7:09 pm)

Replying to: hpyrdhd (Feb 06, 2008 11:24 am)
That is just the fluids in the transmission. Like and liquid, when it gets cold the it gets thicker and wont move as quick. after you
 drive it for awhile and. get the engine ,and the car warmed ,and get the fluid moving and it will work fine. im from the deep north mid-west so i have this problem in the winter. nothing to worry about

#57 of 101 Air conditioning Loud Buzzing noise by 4camv

Jun 21, 2008 (7:25 pm)

04 mazda 3 2.3L 130,000+ miles
So i had my vehicle towed because i had it parked in one of those (no parking between blah times and blah times) for to long. So when i get the car back
i turned on the AC and immedietly it makes this really loud buzzing noise and it
it dosn't do it when i turn it on Vent or Heat or Defrost it dosn't do it only when i turn it on AC. so i checked it and its not the fan dosn't the fan runs fine when its cooling the engine its self s please help me I REFUSE TO TAKE IT TO A DEALER CAUSE THEY WILL RIP ME OFF!

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Jul 15, 2008 (4:03 am)

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#59 of 101 2007 Mazda 3 Grand Toruing by dag1111

Aug 20, 2008 (4:26 pm)

Just a few questions for felow mazda3 grand touring hatchback owners.
 
1. Doe amyone with the 2.3 L automatic engine notice that the car is often in 5th gear when onyl at 25 mph. Or that it seem inappropriately in a higher gear then i would have chosen?
 
2. As a result of the above, when cruising there is a low hum from the spinning of the engine. It disappears with acceleration.
 
3. I am new to movable headlights. Even at the 0 position, the headlights seem not to be shining far enough into the distance???
 
Thanks for any help

#60 of 101 sealt belt buckles by mazdrvr

Jan 29, 2009 (5:47 pm)

Does anyone have this issue? My 2 front seat belt buckles tend to squeak & creak; i'm not sure about the rear ones because I rarely have more than 1 passenger. I can't seem to figure out what exactly is causing this problem; I tried wiggling the buckle when it's connected but I can't make the noise but my slight natural movements from driving then you hear it. Also, the weather temp doesn't affect it either it happens most of the time all year round. Does anyone know if this might be replaceable under warranty?

#61 of 101 Re: Rattle during acceleration [mazdrvr] by tali3

Jan 30, 2009 (7:45 pm)

Replying to: mazdrvr (Jan 19, 2008 5:08 pm)
This reply is for shazzy and mazdrvr -- Besides alot of break noise and squeaking which I have gotten nowhere with Mazda on {rec'd msg. back from zone rep. for my area stating that "this is just Mazda breaks which are noisy and the rotors get film of rust in rain/snow, etc. - no accountability here} I have been hearing the rattle sound coming from somewhere up front and the same thing happens, when I accelerate but not when I don't...hopefully we can stay in touch about this; I also describe it as a percolating sound...another m3 driver or two have talked about faulty bushings and a leaking engine mount -- wondering.....you can see those entries by reading through forum under 'rattles bumps and squeaks' -- who would have thought that this top rated car would have so many issues that mazda and the dealerships can almost never seem to 'reproduce' or replicate the sound.....

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