Recent content by Zoombee

I noticed the "clunk" when driving forward from a cold start almost since day one, 10 months ago. I'm not sure if I'm still in first gear or transitioning to second, I'll have to take note next time. I know that I'm just slowly pulling away from my driveway so I'm probably only doing 5-10mph...

I have over 8000 miles on mine and I can still smell the anti-freeze when shutting off the engine (no leaks however). I've smelled it since I first got it last July. I'll be mentioning it to the dealer when taking it in for my next oil change.

This morning I started the vehicle and there was no display on the dash for the radio or cd. The words BOSE SOUND displayed upon startup but then no status for AM/FM CH1 or CD or anything. Also there was no SOUND. (Yes, the system was turned on, not muted, and I had one CD loaded.) I tried to...

OK, I found the Service Bulletin for the door seals on the other Mazda forum. Here is a link http://www.mstore2000.com/pdf_files/09-044-06-1720.pdf

When did the service bulletin for the door seals come out? I haven't heard anything about this one.

New Fix? Just got my car back after taking it in for my 3rd CEL that came up on 11/1. Here's what they found - straight from the Service Repair Order: Performed MDS inspection has multiple codes. Ran evap diagnotics found a distorted pipe to the fuel tank. Replaced fuel filler pipe. Did...

Now What? OK I've got the same issue! Had the gas cap replaced in August, Leak Detection Pump two weeks ago. Now what? I know that they'll try to tell me (again) that the gas cap wasn't tight.(pissed) Come on, this is getting old! Question: Have they, since August, improved...

While I had mine in for a CEL, the mechanic replaced the driver's door window motor. He also had to "program" the window for one touch up & down after the replacement was done. Seems to run smoothly now, like it should!

My last post on 9/16 was about my 4th CEL. Finally got it to the dealer for another fix, like so many others, they replaced the Leak Detection Pump. The mechanic told me "Mazda said to replace it since I already had a new gas cap." Hope this does the trick! BYW, during this past month the...

I noticed that my window "thumps" when using auto-down on the driver's side only. The passenger side is quiet.

Well, a week ago my CEL came on again (4th time) at 1785 miles. This time I don't think it's the gas cap because it was replaced about a month ago and I've gone through a few tanks of gas. Anyway, since my hubby's laid up with a severely broken leg and we've got doctor appts and surgery...

I got 20 mpg on my second tank (40/60 city/hwy), but this last weekend we took it to Tahoe and got 19.5 mpg round trip. I thought that was pretty good considering my husband was taking the mountain turns like a NASCAR roadcourse.

I hope I'm not jinxing anything but the new gas cap the dealer installed after my third CEL code P00455, seems to be working so far - 6 days now and counting! They said there seems to be an issue with some caps, and Mazda is aware of it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my CEL's are history.

Code P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak) The tech said the new gas cap "feels better" than the original. I pick it up today. Time will tell. At least they gave me a nice Mazda3 for a loaner these past three days!

I got my "THIRD" CEL light at 850 miles!!! Same code as before. First time they told me the cap wasn't tight. Second time they couldn't find anything after testing, but I did notice the "snap-your-head-back" turbo kick wasn't there anymore. This time they are ordering me a new gas cap - it's...