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Re: Screehing Noise [chinny12]
by silvermzda3
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Jun 26, 2009 (2:06 pm)
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Replying to: chinny12 (Jun 23, 2009 2:46 pm)
check the belt (accessory/fan?/alternator) and tensioner.
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Re: groaning noise from front end when over bumps in rainy days [phether]
by igozoomzoom
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Jul 06, 2009 (9:03 pm)
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Replying to: phether (Jun 04, 2009 12:41 pm)
I had a nasty run-in with a deep pothole in my '06 Mazda3 almost two years ago. It bent both of the alloy wheels on that side of the car and caused one of the fluid-filled engine mounts to rupture/explode. My mechanic fixed the engine mount for barely $100, then I learned months later that Mazda had issued a service bulletin admitting that the engine mount was defective...but the pothole didn't help! And the replacement 17" alloys cost about $700 for two!
Not sure what they tweaked or adjusted on yours, but I'd take it back in. Ask them specifically what they do to correct it!
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- #67 of 79
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Re: groaning noise from front end when over bumps in rainy days [igozoomzoom]
by autonomous
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Jul 07, 2009 (1:38 pm)
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Jul 06, 2009 9:03 pm)
I had a nasty run-in with a deep pothole in my '06 Mazda3 almost two years ago ... replacement 17" alloys cost about $700 for two!
Yowza! That's an expensive pothole.
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- #68 of 79
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Re: groaning noise from front end when over bumps in rainy days [autonomous]
by igozoomzoom
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Jul 07, 2009 (1:56 pm)
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Replying to: autonomous (Jul 07, 2009 1:38 pm)
I had a nasty run-in with a deep pothole in my '06 Mazda3 almost two years ago ... replacement 17" alloys cost about $700 for two!
Yowza! That's an expensive pothole.
I was out-of-pocket for the $800 total repair costs intially. But I filed a claim on my comprehensive insurance covereage and got back all but my $100 dedictible! =) First time I've never needed or used comprehensive coverage...though I have used the collission coverage on at least four vehicles over the last 19 years. 
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- #69 of 79
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Re: groaning noise from front end when over bumps in rainy days [igozoomzoom]
by autonomous
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Jul 09, 2009 (9:58 am)
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Jul 07, 2009 1:56 pm)
I filed a claim on my comprehensive insurance covereage and got back all but my $100 dedictible!
Yes! We like happy endings. 
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- #70 of 79
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annoying beep
by desy1003
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Jul 28, 2009 (1:18 pm)
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I just bought a used 2006 Mazda 3. Every time I turn the car on, a beep comes on. Every 2 minutes while i'm driving, stopped, ANYTHING-One single long beep. I don't have any lights turning on the dashboard. I took it to the Mazda dealer and THEY have no clue what it is. Has anyone had this issue? Please help.
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- #71 of 79
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Re: annoying beep [desy1003]
by pf_flyer HOST
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Jul 28, 2009 (2:33 pm)
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Replying to: desy1003 (Jul 28, 2009 1:18 pm)
Just on first blush, that sounds like something with a low battery that needs to be charged, almost like someone stashed a cell phone under the seat that they forgot.
Did the beep happen for the dealer without you in the car? (Just covering the bases)
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- #72 of 79
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Re: annoying beep [pf_flyer]
by desy1003
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Jul 29, 2009 (4:18 am)
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Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 28, 2009 2:33 pm)
Well, the gas tank light was on when I test drove the car so I figured a trip to the gas station would stop the beep. Not at all. I've gone back to the dealer to let them know about the beep but said he had no idea what it was and unfortunately, I bought the car "As Is". The other 2 issues I have are the ignition light staying after ive removed the car key AND the "Passenger Airbag is Off" light stays on regardless if someone is in the passenger seat. Don't know if it could be related to the airbag light 
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- #73 of 79
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Re: annoying beep [desy1003]
by jeffyscott
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Jul 29, 2009 (4:30 am)
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Replying to: desy1003 (Jul 29, 2009 4:18 am)
Buying the car as is does not mean it is acceptable for a Mazda dealer to say they don't know what it is. Are they not actually willing to fix it, even if you would pay for the repair? I'd go to another dealer, if that is an option for you.
Do you have an owners manual? There are only a few things that are supposed to cause beeps. If you don't have a manual, I think if you register on line with mazdausa.com you can download an electronic copy for free. Not sure if knowing the things that are supposed to beep would help or not.
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Re: annoying beep [jeffyscott]
by desy1003
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Jul 29, 2009 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Jul 29, 2009 4:30 am)
Well guess what, I just found the Owners Manual and I now know what the issue is.... "If a malfunction is detected in the air bag/front seat belt pretensioner systems and the warning light, a warning beep sound will be heard for about 5 seconds every minute..." Now I will take it to get fixed... Thank you!
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