Recent content by davegutz

My MS3 2007 had been throwing this code for years. I replaced all sorts of stuff and got same dealer run around. Finally by chance when my spark plugs came up for replacement I replaced OEM with Denso (5339) ITV20 Iridium Power Spark Plug and the problem went away for good. It's been over...

I leave msp3 in "auto" mode which keeps the a/c available all the time and runs it frequently. No musty. My old Saturn got musty and I would spray the a/c air intake under the wipers with Lysol while running it at each oil change and that seemed to solve it.

I have same experience as the guys that let the clutch out slowly. Over the holidays I had few consecutive days in northern NH that were around zero F each morning. The first two mornings I noticed that the engine stalled exactly after letting the clutch out after firing up. The next couple...

I am a non-smoker. The filters were pretty clean at 30K miles. You could hold them up to the light and see quite well through them. In fact I've set them aside for possible re-use. The climate in New England is not very dusty and there are few gravel roads. I was not having any problems...

Introduction: The maintenance interval for the cabin air filter is 30,000 miles. I ordered a replacement WIX #24482 on line at www.nationalfilters.com for $13.56 + $7.55 S&H (to New England). The appearance was identical to and the fit was exactly like the OEM that came out. It took 2...

Description: Remove the rear door panel of a Mazdaspeed 3. This may be necessary to access the speakers, repair a window regulator, or access the sheet metal of the outer door panel. A 2007 model year was used for this project and the left rear door panel is shown. Tools Needed: Phillips...