Important: Mazda3 cakewalk for thieves!

[zenmaster]

Hi folks;

My coworker's stuff was stolen out of his 3 sedan. He thought he'd left it unlocked, but later somebody told his wife that if you kick a 3 in just the right spot it'll unlock, and sure enough there was a dent in that spot. My coworker called the dealer and was told it's a known problem and Mazda is working on it.

Has anyone else heard of this issue?

Also, I thought the alarm would go off if the vehicle was opened manually i.e. without the remote? Am I mistaken?

Robb

[G-Papi]

Not good!

[tsunami]

the vehicle doesn't have an alarm it just has keyless entry. and i have never heard of the "sweet" spot where you kick it in... sounds like bs to me.. but we shall see...

[lelola]

As far as I know, the anti-theft alarm system is only on GT models, not the GX or GS. The GX & GS only have the engine immobilizer system...
(Correct me if I'm wrong guys....)
So it depends on which car your co-worker has.

Hi folks;

My coworker's stuff was stolen out of his 3 sedan. He thought he'd left it unlocked, but later somebody told his wife that if you kick a 3 in just the right spot it'll unlock, and sure enough there was a dent in that spot. My coworker called the dealer and was told it's a known problem and Mazda is working on it.

Has anyone else heard of this issue?

Also, I thought the alarm would go off if the vehicle was opened manually i.e. without the remote? Am I mistaken?

Robb

[cheapmiata1600]

A brick or a rock work no matter what alarm system you have. A sweet spot that makes something unlock isn't unheard of either, c4 vettes supposedly had a spot you could hit on the targa tops that would make them unlock. I just don't leave anything I'd like to keep in any of my cars.

[rodslinger]

Hi folks;

My coworker's stuff was stolen out of his 3 sedan.

Coworkers that leave their stuff in plain site are likely to have their cars broken into. Doubtful it had anything to do with it being a Mazda3.

[Kansei]

omg a sweet spot NICE. *goes to the mazda dealership*

[Maxx Mazda]

^^^ HAHAHAHAHA! They'll look out the window and you're pounding on all their Mazda 3's lol!

[zenmaster]

Coworkers that leave their stuff in plain site are likely to have their cars broken into. Doubtful it had anything to do with it being a Mazda3.

I don't think anybody is stupid enough to be leaving valuables lying around in their car these days. That's not the issue.

If you look at car theft stats, it's not the fastest cars or the hottest cars that get stolen, it's the ones that have ignitions that are quicker and easier to punch out. And that is very much the manufacturer's fault.

Similarly, if the Mazda 3 develops a reputation as a car that's quicker and easier to break into (and better yet, without any incriminating tools) then it's going to be targeted, and again that would be the manufacturer's fault.

Robb

[ZoomVT]

ok can we get the sweet spot? or a TSB from the dealer? or any proof whatsoever?
thanks! till then it sounds like BS

[Kansei]

I'm serious, I want to know where the sweet spot is. I won't steal anything I just think it would be a fun prank to pull on people I know that drive mazda 3s haha.

[dominoy2k1]

lol. everyone been told or heard it from someone else, but noone has actually seen it. can you smell it?

[Donas64]

I'm going to pay a little visit to my local mazda dealer. MS3 here I come! Sweet spot FTW!

[JOS3]

if some jackass kicks my 3 my AFTERMARKET alarm will let me know who to beat down.

[BKK Jack]

Giving the benefit of the doubt to the original poster, my question is WHO THE HELL FIGURES THIS SHIT OUT? Is there some university for the disenfranchised somewhere that has classes on how to break into cars? Do they take field trips to unattended parking lots and punch and kick cars until they happen to open one? Are they taking notes, so they will remember where the "sweet-spot" is for any they do open? I really need to know.

[greeneye]

You're not the only one that has heard about this. My car also got broken into with no signs of forced entry except for the dent above and below the driver side door of my Mazda 3. Also I know of a friend that had this also happen to his Mazda 3 this past week...also happens to be on Vancouver Island. Myself, this happened in Vancouver. Maybe this sweet spot has been discovered only out here in the west coast.

I also heard that Mazda is looking into this and may provide a recall on all Mazda 3s to put a steel plate across this location on the door. Crossing my fingers. If this happens to anyone, best thing to do is harass your local dealer, it'll speed the recall process.



Hi folks;

My coworker's stuff was stolen out of his 3 sedan. He thought he'd left it unlocked, but later somebody told his wife that if you kick a 3 in just the right spot it'll unlock, and sure enough there was a dent in that spot. My coworker called the dealer and was told it's a known problem and Mazda is working on it.

Has anyone else heard of this issue?

Also, I thought the alarm would go off if the vehicle was opened manually i.e. without the remote? Am I mistaken?

Robb

[Brian MP5T]

Ok, Here it is..

At exactly 12:00 noon take three pigeons and two cats (One Black One White)

Sacrifice the Two cats and drape their dead bodies over the mirrors.

Then hit the front left fender with two pigeons and hit the trunk with the last one... The trunk will open..

[Kansei]

You're not the only one that has heard about this. My car also got broken into with no signs of forced entry except for the dent above and below the driver side door of my Mazda 3. Also I know of a friend that had this also happen to his Mazda 3 this past week...also happens to be on Vancouver Island. Myself, this happened in Vancouver. Maybe this sweet spot has been discovered only out here in the west coast.

I also heard that Mazda is looking into this and may provide a recall on all Mazda 3s to put a steel plate across this location on the door. Crossing my fingers. If this happens to anyone, best thing to do is harass your local dealer, it'll speed the recall process.

Ouch! good luck getting that worked out.

I've heard that Vancouver is a reeeally bad area for car theft. That and the entire west coast of the states.

[Hikaru9]

Ouch! good luck getting that worked out.

I've heard that Vancouver is a reeeally bad area for car theft. That and the entire west coast of the states.

East Coast FTW~! haha~ j/k =p

[ZoomVT]

what the hell?
ok, i am having a hard time believeing this; especially because OP has not shown up again. And because the"corroborating" poster has 1 post and has just joined... But lets say its true... can someone explain to me where exactly it is "above and below the driver side door"??? Doesnt that involve a whole panel?

[Hikaru9]

Sounds like a cool convenience feature(?).
I guess it'll come in handy when we lock ourselves in
(even though I don't know if it's even possible to lock oneself out
with keyless entry...) haha~ j/k

Speaking of which... do you guys remember a few year back
when some geeks figured out a way to open up Caddies with their PDAs with the infrared ports? (something to do with on-star I think) ^_^

[tsunami]

if this keeps up with out any "real" corroberating support its getting canned... as from what i can tell so far this is retahdid (i'm from maine its how its spelled trust me!!! LOL)

[greeneye]

sorry...above and below the driver side door handle. believe what you want to believe but i have my police report and insurance claim on the break in. i don't know if there is actually a sweet spot but nothing else was damaged. i guess the dent is better than broken glass. just seems like weird coincidence to hear of other people having the same thing happen in the same city/area.


what the hell?
But lets say its true... can someone explain to me where exactly it is "above and below the driver side door"??? Doesnt that involve a whole panel?

[ZoomVT]

alright, well thats the kind of stuff we want to see. Could you post copies of the insurance and police report? We dont doubt your car got broken in; we doubt the presence of this magical "sweet spot" that magically unlocks the car. It is interesting that this happens in the same area and i wonder if they found something we dont know. you got pictures? maybe i'll beat the crap out of a dealer's lot

[nondual]

Giving the benefit of the doubt to the original poster, my question is WHO THE HELL FIGURES THIS SHIT OUT? Is there some university for the disenfranchised somewhere that has classes on how to break into cars? Do they take field trips to unattended parking lots and punch and kick cars until they happen to open one? Are they taking notes, so they will remember where the "sweet-spot" is for any they do open? I really need to know.
No offense, but that sorta seems like a JOB. In that case, why not just have a job?

Of course, WoW is like a job too, and people PAY money to do that all day...

[zenmaster]

what the hell?
ok, i am having a hard time believeing this; especially because OP has not shown up again. And because the"corroborating" poster has 1 post and has just joined... But lets say its true... can someone explain to me where exactly it is "above and below the driver side door"??? Doesnt that involve a whole panel?

I'm still here. I just got tired of reading comments that were mostly (not all, but mostly) half-assed opinions from people who didn't really know anything one way or the other.

Mazda Canada talked to my friend and told him that about 40 such cases have been reported. The local dealer now has a set of metal brackets ready to install that are supposed to protect the lock mechanism.

My friend is just waiting to have the dents in the door fixed before letting the dealer fit the brackets.

Robb

[zenmaster]

PS: They're discussing it over at Edmunds too:

http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX?14@@.ef23a57/3719

[ZoomVT]

it would be good to have some pictures of the damage to get a better idea on how it works.

[atypicalgirl]

if this keeps up with out any "real" corroberating support its getting canned... as from what i can tell so far this is retahdid (i'm from maine its how its spelled trust me!!! LOL)

I actually saw this on the news last night. I was trying to look up more information and that's how I found this thread. Here's an article with some more info about it. I hope it helps!

http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/354/C11410/

[sanblaster]

Wow that sucks. that is my next car.

[Olestra]

Wow............................................
That is friggin amazing. I got my Compustar installed 2 weeks after getting the car. I'm really glad now....

[Vixen]

Ok, Here it is..

At exactly 12:00 noon take three pigeons and two cats (One Black One White)

Sacrifice the Two cats and drape their dead bodies over the mirrors.

Then hit the front left fender with two pigeons and hit the trunk with the last one... The trunk will open..

Nice.... I think this needs to go to the favorite quotes thread. For sure.

[Vegasdriver]

Yes also found this:


Mazda3 may be vulnerable to break-ins


We debated on posting this because we always seem to get nailed in the comments for advertising a new way to break the law, but we feel it's important information for Mazda3 owners and we're encouraged by Mazda's reaction to the situation so far. First the deets: it appears that a few owners of the Mazda3 have come back to their vehicles to find their valuables missing but no visible signs of breaking and entering like shattered glass or broken locks. The only clue left by thieves is a big dent in the front passenger door. Canadian website MobileMag.com got the skinny from an anonymous Mazda dealer that if one hits the passenger door hard in just the right spot it will affect the lock assembly mechanism and unlock the doors. Mystery solved.

Mazda has been aware of and working on this issue since October of 2006, and this month it began installing a "countermeasure" in all Mazda3s being built in Japan. For those who have already had their cars broken into, in some cases Mazda has agreed to install a reinforced door lock assembly and a protective plate to prevent the same break-in from happening again, though it has not offered to repair the dents. At this point, Mazda does not consider this "trick" a defect in the product and it hasn't decided whether or not all Mazda3s will be called back to have the countermeasure installed.

We think they should be voluntary called back and have the countermeasures installed. While a thief will get into your vehicle one way or another if he wants to, being able to do it without smashing glass or looking terribly suspicious makes the Mazda3 a much more tempting target. Still, no one should leave valuables out in the open and give criminals a reason to target your vehicle

[Rally Ninja]

rash of Mazda 3 owners have fell victim to a sneaky method of forced entry to their zoom zooms. When returning to their vehicles the passenger side door has a dent, and all of the items once in their cars, are now gone. No glass smashed, no door locks jimmied, just a side blow to the door will grant entry to the thief.

According to a Mazda dealership that wishes to remain anonymous, it works by someone creating a large blow in just the right place on the door panel. It will leave a dent in the door of course, but this dent goes past the door frame, to the lock assembly mechanism and activates the linkage also tricking the computer into thinking that it was legitimately unlocked by your key or remote.

This problem is with all Mazda 3 cars, and it may even be to other models, we just don't know the extent of this issue yet. Mazda has known about this problem for over 4 months now according to local Victoria Police, all that is being done at the moment is if you have been subject to a break-in, you can get a reinforced door lock assembly and a protective plate that will stop this from happening again. One victim on A Channel News Victoria claims that Mazda will repair his locking assembly, but not the dent in his door caused by the break in itself.

Mazda Canada at the moment has no policy on repairing this problem for anyone that has not been subject to a break-in.

One dealer has said they would upgrade the lock assembly and reinforced protector plate at no charge.

Update 10:45AM: Greg Young, Director of Corporate Public Relations for Mazda spoke with me this morning. He acknowledges that Mazda has been aware of this issue since October 2006, they have been working on the situation with some degree of considerable effort and expertise. Mazda is studying it, and they have made a countermeasure in components from Cars that have been built in January 2007 in Japan. This countermeasure is to prevent this specific type of break-in. There is no defect in the product; the countermeasure produced will make it more difficult or not possible to break-in to the vehicle in this specific way. However, as any vehicle is susceptible to a break-in, normal precautions should be taken.

Mazda has not determined whether they will upgrade vehicles that have not been broken into.

If you are concerned with your vehicle, a supplemental aftermarket alarm system may be a solution, and obviously do not leave any valuables in clear view and plain site.

From mobile magazine.




Mazda3.....the new civic. =\

[ZoomVT]

maybe... but without the ricer stickers, or the wings and the aweful fart cans. And even then we are missing the horrible colors and paint jobs, and unfinished kits.

So i think we are still missing some things to be the new civic.

[uncletime]

i was on a website that had an article that stated an easy way to break into a mazda 3. it basically says that if you punch the door in the right place it will unlock. just curious if anyone has heard of this and also if it works on a mazda 3 would it also work on a MS3?

heres the article

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/19/mazda3-may-be-vulnerable-to-break-ins/

[kudakev615]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123650398

[uncletime]

sorry to repost

[Kansei]

sorry to repost

no prob. welcome to the forums! We're all really hoping that Mazda takes care of this soon

[sanblaster]

Yeah they better take car of it soon because that white 3 is my next car.

[Kansei]

Yeah they better take car of it soon because that white 3 is my next car.

the nice bright white from the earlier years of the 3 or whitewater pearl?

[sanblaster]

the nice bright white from the earlier years of the 3 or whitewater pearl?


Whitewater pearl if that is the 'newer' white. I like the new 2007 with the sports package. If I get my raise this year I may have to buy one. I always hated white because of how hard it is to take care of but I have seen 2 or three in my area and they look awesome.

[Mr. Win]

sorry to repost

Don't let it happen again or I will ban you.

[StealthMP5]

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/19/mazda3-may-be-vulnerable-to-break-ins/

[uncletime]

thanks for the welcome... yeah i think i would have rathered not know about it... i would rather not worry if someone is going to break into my car that easily ya know lol

[andrew.savage]

if you ever go back to your car and your stuffs gone but there are no visible signs of a break in this can explain why. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/19/mazda3-may-be-vulnerable-to-break-ins/

[k-lea]

whoa! that has to suck.

time to upgrade alarm system. i feel sorry for you guys. :(

*btw, I'd ask for this to get stickied so everyone will see it and be aware.*

[andrew.savage]

I know, it's crazy. i was not pleased. I was thinking about calling my dealer and ask them about the upgrade. I have an '06 so whatever that entails should be under warranty.

[k-lea]

http://www.drdetailshop.com/viper.htm

good stuff.

[andrew.savage]

Sticky

[gimpo2]

just put some high explosive right next to the locking mechanism so when a robber dents the door it blows him up.

[Foolish]

just put some high explosive right next to the locking mechanism so when a robber dents the door it blows him up.

That's what Mazda's "countermeasure" is! ;)

[mountjonas]

just put some high explosive right next to the locking mechanism so when a robber dents the door it blows him up.

just make sure you put a protective plate on the inside, so you don't get blow'ed up in a t-bone accident.

[andrew.savage]

HAHAHAHA sounds like a plan, you think Viper makes that kind of alarm?

[zenmaster]

I called my dealer and they immediately offered to put me on a list to get the fix installed. Apparently the reinforcing brackets are in short supply and they're fixing the cars that have actually been broken into first. But he did say the fix would be free of charge. So there's hope.

But in the meantime, remember to check your back seat before getting in your car. Just because all the windows are intact and the car was locked doesn't mean somebody isn't in your car.

Robb

[Az Mazda Driver]

haha nice counter alarm but this really pisses me off considering i just dished out 4 big ones for my sound system to know that if i leave my car sitting out long enouf that it could be broken into without the damn alarm going off

[Olestra]

Yeah, I'm really really glad the first thing I did to my car was put a security/car start system on it. I got a CompuStar.

[andrew.savage]

do you like it so far/did u do the install or no?

[Kansei]

now there is video of how to do it >_<

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/04/forget-aaa-how-to-unlock-your-car-with-a-tennis-ball/

sorta.. the autoblog article infers that it works on the 3, but from what the commenters are saying, it doesn't work on any modern cars.

[k-lea]

Oh wow.

[gimpo2]

i can make a video of me peeing on my car and then use the remote to unlock it as soon as the stream of piss hits it. Peepee unlocks P5s!!!

[Kansei]

the lights will flash and you'll hear the electronic actuator though hehe

[breakaleg]

I just purchased a 2005 Mazda 3 this week. I just called my local dealer and he said they expected the parts for the fix this week, and they are offering it to everyone. He's scheduled my car in next week.

[jdmls88]

Some one kick their car and find out for the good of the 3's!!!!!!

[dropxnow]

i dont know whats the big deal... if someone wants to break into your car then theyre gonna do it whichever way they want... like yesterday when someone broke my left rear door window on my brand new ms3 to steal my school backpack which had nothing in it... =(

[BlackJack]

Damn, that fucking blows! I would look for that someone and knock the living hell out of them.

[Vixen]

i dont know whats the big deal... if someone wants to break into your car then theyre gonna do it whichever way they want... like yesterday when someone broke my left rear door window on my brand new ms3 to steal my school backpack which had nothing in it... =(


Oh no! Are your windows tinted? If not, I would get that done ASAP.

[CoachZed]

So has there ever been any final resolution to this problem? Any TSB?

Does this problem affect the speed3 as well, or just the normal mazda3?

[GNsPR5]

IMHO, this is just to get folks to kick their cars. I find no factual reality to this and there needs to be more evidence to support it.

But if you believe it, everyone is entitled to their opinions. I, for one, am not going to be kicking my car to get it to unlock.

[StanBo]

IMHO, this is just to get folks to kick their cars. I find no factual reality to this and there needs to be more evidence to support it.

But if you believe it, everyone is entitled to their opinions. I, for one, am not going to be kicking my car to get it to unlock.

If any of you watch Mythbusters they just handled a case like this. There was an internet myth that car thieves were getting speared by they slim jims they were using when the side curtain airbag popped as they broke into cars.

They found that it was a total myth.

Maybe this one should be posted up to them?


On a serious note I am looking into a 2007 GT and would like to know if it would just be easier to mention this problem when purchasing the car so they can fix it then?

Also has anyone installed a remote paged car alarm on their 3? I had one on my integra and it gave me some peace of mind.

[TheMAN]

if the car was built after 1/1/07, then it has the updated lock design (same thing as what some people already got in service)

[krimsonviper]

kinda glad i was dooped into buying a complete POS version of the mazda 3 STRAIGHT STARDARD ON EVERYTHING(yeah i gotta roll my window up, wanna fight about it?)! but i feel sorry for the ppl who've fallen victim to this...

[funkyman]

Depends what neigbourhood you live in doesn`t it,or where you leave your car obviously it was a shitty area he left the car because i have forgotton my windows open and doors unlocked at night many times and no ones done anything with stuff liying around in the car as well.I have a GT with an alarm,factory installed and immobilizer.

[importgirl212]

i work in a mazda dealership...(yep im a salesgirl) and i've heard this little piece of information a few times now. I get a lot of phone customers asking about it. Honestly, i believe if this IS true...all cars have a sweet spot....some dumb idiot probably fell into a mazda 3 thus hearing the vehicle unlocking....therefore starting this stupid crap. sorry if it's happened to you...but i find it strange that its significant to the mazda 3....its a well made vehicle everything has it flaws....thats what makes the world beautiful being able to constantly "perfect" these cars....etc etc...just my opinion

[Hikaru9]

i work in a mazda dealership...(yep im a salesgirl) and i've heard this little piece of information a few times now. I get a lot of phone customers asking about it. Honestly, i believe if this IS true...all cars have a sweet spot....some dumb idiot probably fell into a mazda 3 thus hearing the vehicle unlocking....therefore starting this stupid crap. sorry if it's happened to you...but i find it strange that its significant to the mazda 3....its a well made vehicle everything has it flaws....thats what makes the world beautiful being able to constantly "perfect" these cars....etc etc...just my opinion

Perfecting cars makes the world beautiful, eh? Just what I'd expect to hear from a car enthusiast! lol~ =P

If someone kicked my car, I'd give him/her a roundhouse kick Chuck Norris style!

[amazeme]

i can make a video of me peeing on my car and then use the remote to unlock it as soon as the stream of piss hits it. Peepee unlocks P5s!!!

urgh.(omg)

[GirlieGurl]

Wow. Maybe I should trade my '06 in and get an '08. Hmmm.

[jayman]

Hi folks;

My coworker's stuff was stolen out of his 3 sedan. He thought he'd left it unlocked, but later somebody told his wife that if you kick a 3 in just the right spot it'll unlock, and sure enough there was a dent in that spot. My coworker called the dealer and was told it's a known problem and Mazda is working on it.

Has anyone else heard of this issue?

Also, I thought the alarm would go off if the vehicle was opened manually i.e. without the remote? Am I mistaken?

Robb

Just tried it...didn't unlock, but i now have four dents in the door(stooges)

[TheMAN]

just trying it to see if it works... proves you're a fucking idiot
it's as bad as trying cigarettes a few times to see if what people are saying about cigarettes being addictive is true

this is why anyone who knows about this issue (like mazda) are NOT talking more about this and do NOT want to discuss this because of dipshits like you trying to see if you can unlock your doors or not, which means it causes a panic, creates unnecessary insurance claims, and a bigger public relations nightmare than it already is

I won't be surprised if half the door dents out there is from fucktards like you just trying to see if it works because you can't believe what was happening is true

[jayman]

just trying it to see if it works... proves you're a fucking idiot
it's as bad as trying cigarettes a few times to see if what people are saying about cigarettes being addictive is true

this is why anyone who knows about this issue (like mazda) are NOT talking more about this and do NOT want to discuss this because of dipshits like you trying to see if you can unlock your doors or not, which means it causes a panic, creates unnecessary insurance claims, and a bigger public relations nightmare than it already is

I won't be surprised if half the door dents out there is from fucktards like you just trying to see if it works because you can't believe what was happening is true

Dude...take a freakin' chill-pill....i've had the car for one week and was kidding...don't get your nutsack twisted(321fu)

[TheMAN]

then say you were kidding from the start instead of making yourself look like a dumbass

this whole issue is completely blown out of proportion

[jayman]

then say you were kidding from the start instead of making yourself look like a dumbass

this whole issue is completely blown out of proportion

Yo, muthascratcher...you blew it out of proportion with your inability to detect any humor in my post(loser)

[EVLTSTR]

It is amazing what people are able to figure out....

"Hey buddy... Lemme what your car a couple of times to see if it will unlock."

[p5sundevil]

dont argue with TheMan, he knows more about this shit and has been around it longer than you need to know.

Regardless what he says is right and it is why the companies are not saying anything about it. Everything he said was a legit reason, and you nvr said you were joking and there was no implied sarcasm(if you tried u suck at it), it may seem like a little joke but in reality it isnt which is why he and I would react that way.

[SpeedTrap]

Was this problem solved in the new 07-08 model years?

[Ben Nast]

Can this be done to the Ms3?

[Midlife]

Hello All,

Just joined up and noticed a bit of skepticism of the break-in problem for some M3's.

Here is a link for some reading...

http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/story.html?id=d72bccbd-cefa-4287-b0d8-0b6b1eeeeca7&k=30652

In short..problem is real...mainly affected up to late mid 2006 (I believe) ..'07's door assemblies were beefed up...many cars have gone back to dealer for retrofit...free motion sensor upgrade to older cars happening now.

Mazda Canada did not release or admit problem for fear of a rush of claims and break-ins before they had the parts to fix problem.

How do I know? Was one of the early victims.

Information can be verified by contacting Mazda Canada (see Montreal Gazette story).

PS I am in Victoria, B.C. Canada

pedro

[MM3Canuck]

Just got a letter in the mail. The dealer is installing some reinforcements.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123698514

[red306]

What about the USA? are they going to do something?

[BoostThat3]

Well, threads like this bring in the insight to new thieves... please edit all posts to not specify what opens our locks....???

I'm sorry for the loss! Sucks! Hopefully you get everything back!

[astrock42]

yeah when the horn beeps when you lock it...just a deterrent. I tested mine There's no sensors none of that business. I got my locksmith buddy to break into it... didn't go off. So is this gonna be a recall? Will the dealership take care of it if i ask them too?

[anton]

Some dude has made a website about the faulty doorlocks
http://www.mazda3problem.com

Check out the links he has. Sounds like there's lawsuits and hundreds of 3's being targeted.

[whitemp5seattle]

this happened to me this weekend in Montreal, QC. I'm pissed :mad:

[rtalain]

Snap! I just found a mysterious dent in my passenger door. Nothing missing though (I never leave anything out). I wonder if it was someone just trying to see if they could do it? I guess it's time to contact the dealer about getting that retrofit kit.

[whitemp5seattle]

Snap! I just found a mysterious dent in my passenger door. Nothing missing though (I never leave anything out). I wonder if it was someone just trying to see if they could do it? I guess it's time to contact the dealer about getting that retrofit kit.

unless you're in Canada already, good luck with the dealership. I had to go through the BBB to get my dealership to order the parts and install mine.

[IMAX]

Has this been resolved for the 2008 Mazda 3's? I just bought one...

[tbailey]

If you bought an '09 you should be okay. For all of us that were affected, Mazda installed a reinforcement plate, no charge.

[FritzTCoyote]

The problem is, every time this =old= Mazda3 problem gets re publicized, a bunch of us get New dents in our doors.

[whitemp5seattle]

do we? who has gotten new dents?

[MazdaMark3]

Does anyone know if the 2008 Mazda 3 GT is effected by this? I saw a guy asked in a previous post but there hasnt been a reply.

[3Dogs]

This is nothing new. My 1992 Mazda Protege got rear-ended and the trunk popped open. Amazing. If you hit a coke machine in the right spot with a sledge hammer, it will pop open, too. This seems to imply that the lock relay is located in a vulnerable spot. Any one at Mazda think about relocating it?

[Quasimodal]

Are 2009 3's affected by this problem? I just bought a 2009 GS sport model but added an alarm system as well.

[skallen]

My 09 M3 has a factory alarm...However I am in Canada...Press the button once...it's the immobilizer...Hit it again within a few seconds and the horn will sound. Letting you know the factory alarm is engaged

[PATMAN65]

I'm figuring the remote un lock sends a signal( electrical) to a main chip that is hardwired to the door unlock solenoids...thereby unlocking the doors.
The solenoids are a plunger type mechanism ( electrically activated, mechanically opening(moving),
the lock mechnsms. each door would have one, so you couldn't possibly kick one spot on the car and unlock all the doors. Even if you could kick one spot and unlock one door, highly unlikely, as the plungers are plastic, it would break before it moved the metal door-lock linkage.... I wouldn't worry about this, I think it's BS.
For safety, have an aftermarket alarm installed, I got mine thru my dealer for $ 175.00..and keep the laptop out of sight!!
thanks for listening.