The Mazda 3 thread

Rainman · Postby **Rainman** » May 9th, 2015, 11:28 am

konartis wrote:HELP!! need some help guys, went to start my car last night and when I turn the key, firstly, the alarm went off, so I disengaged the wit the key and attempted to start again, nothing tumbling, just a loud rattling sound and the dash lights going crazy!! someone said it maybe the started sticking or that the battery needs changing(almost 3yrs its there) any ideas what it might be, its presently parked up by a friend home, so don't want to call a wrecker to carry it by my mechanic if it could be a dead battery. Point to note, the car was parked up with the lights on before I started it last night. looking to go and check it out after lunch today.

Pretty sure it's the battery

dredman1 · Postby **dredman1** » May 9th, 2015, 1:19 pm

konartis wrote:HELP!! need some help guys, went to start my car last night and when I turn the key, firstly, the alarm went off, so I disengaged the wit the key and attempted to start again, nothing tumbling, just a loud rattling sound and the dash lights going crazy!! someone said it maybe the started sticking or that the battery needs changing(almost 3yrs its there) any ideas what it might be, its presently parked up by a friend home, so don't want to call a wrecker to carry it by my mechanic if it could be a dead battery. Point to note, the car was parked up with the lights on before I started it last night. looking to go and check it out after lunch today.

Like cinco said - do the easy things first.
Jumpstart, or replace battery with one from your friend's car and see if it starts. Then work from there if that doesn't work. But it does sound like a dead battery (leaving lights on etc)

@ Details- yes best to confirm with body shop first.

Concerning the switch, is it that your power locks stopped working? Or you just want to add the switch to your door panel? Highly unlikely you would find it on any US website (LHD only).

Best bet may be the bamboo for that.

Details · Postby **Details** » May 9th, 2015, 2:38 pm

Dredman1 I check it out by the body shop... they confirm that it's the bracket that connects to the retainer that I found... as for the switch my vehicle didn't come with it so I wanted to put it in .

K74T · Postby **K74T** » May 13th, 2015, 9:38 pm

konartis wrote:HELP!! need some help guys, went to start my car last night and when I turn the key, firstly, the alarm went off, so I disengaged the wit the key and attempted to start again, nothing tumbling, just a loud rattling sound and the dash lights going crazy!! someone said it maybe the started sticking or that the battery needs changing(almost 3yrs its there) any ideas what it might be, its presently parked up by a friend home, so don't want to call a wrecker to carry it by my mechanic if it could be a dead battery. Point to note, the car was parked up with the lights on before I started it last night. looking to go and check it out after lunch today.

Time for a new battery, this happened to me recently as well.

Stark Auto Rentals · Postby **Stark Auto Rentals** » May 14th, 2015, 1:42 pm

Hey guys,

Looking for the fuel pump and in-tank filter for the Mazda 3 - 2007 model. 1.6 engine. Any idea where I can check for this? Or purchase online?

Kalisnakov · Postby **Kalisnakov** » May 14th, 2015, 3:42 pm

Fs: mazda 3/6 flipkey remote case
$200
#745-2344

telfer · Postby **telfer** » May 15th, 2015, 8:34 pm

Tuners can I get 67k for a local PCD mazda3 with sunroof fully loaded model

NR8 · Postby **NR8** » May 15th, 2015, 8:46 pm

telfer wrote:Tuners can I get 67k for a local PCD mazda3 with sunroof fully loaded model

What's the mileage?

telfer · Postby **telfer** » May 16th, 2015, 8:35 am

konartis · Postby **konartis** » May 17th, 2015, 2:43 pm

K74T wrote:
konartis wrote:HELP!! need some help guys, went to start my car last night and when I turn the key, firstly, the alarm went off, so I disengaged the wit the key and attempted to start again, nothing tumbling, just a loud rattling sound and the dash lights going crazy!! someone said it maybe the started sticking or that the battery needs changing(almost 3yrs its there) any ideas what it might be, its presently parked up by a friend home, so don't want to call a wrecker to carry it by my mechanic if it could be a dead battery. Point to note, the car was parked up with the lights on before I started it last night. looking to go and check it out after lunch today.

Time for a new battery, this happened to me recently as well.

thanks guys, it was the battery!

Nasrallah · Postby **Nasrallah** » June 4th, 2015, 11:27 am

hi folks,

Got a 2007 Mazda 3.

Was driving the other day and all of a sudden the brake pedal began to feel soft(North Coast road!!). I would have to step on the brake pedal lower than usual to slow the car.

Carried the car by a mech he said that the master cylinder rubbers need to change. Well one cannot buy the rubbers alone you have to buy the whole part which costs about TT$5gs from SS.

Anyone experienced with similar problem?

Thanks

Realtalk · Postby **Realtalk** » June 5th, 2015, 1:40 pm

Anyone know where I can get the Cup for the axle tripod ??

Wildcard26 · Postby **Wildcard26** » June 7th, 2015, 5:23 pm

Nasrallah wrote:hi folks,

Got a 2007 Mazda 3.

Was driving the other day and all of a sudden the brake pedal began to feel soft(North Coast road!!). I would have to step on the brake pedal lower than usual to slow the car.

Carried the car by a mech he said that the master cylinder rubbers need to change. Well one cannot buy the rubbers alone you have to buy the whole part which costs about TT$5gs from SS.

Anyone experienced with similar problem?

Thanks

Sure is not rubbers in the Booster he meant maybe? You could get a booster FU if it is that. I mean, I haven't checked SS recently on the price of a MC but I not sure about $5000. I have issue with my car right now related to that but can't pin point whether is the MC or the Booster. I just find that the brakes don't give that bite even though I am using ceramic pads and I have to mash a bit harder than I would in another car to come to a stop. Let me know what you find out though because from the stuff I have researched so far it has been indecisive whether it is my MC or Booster.

S_2NR · Postby **S_2NR** » June 7th, 2015, 7:17 pm

Nasrallah wrote:hi folks,

Got a 2007 Mazda 3.

Was driving the other day and all of a sudden the brake pedal began to feel soft(North Coast road!!). I would have to step on the brake pedal lower than usual to slow the car.

Carried the car by a mech he said that the master cylinder rubbers need to change. Well one cannot buy the rubbers alone you have to buy the whole part which costs about TT$5gs from SS.

Anyone experienced with similar problem?

Thanks

If you at a stop like at a light, does the brake pedal slowly sink down and you lose brakes?
Had a Mazda 3 but can advise as I had a similar problem

Amit · Postby **Amit** » June 8th, 2015, 8:52 pm

Check your abs bump for leaks , had the same problem a month ago, brakes use to get soft

change booster and did not stop , this model had abs pump issues

Bosse · Postby **Bosse** » June 9th, 2015, 9:05 pm

My Fellow Mazda people!

Just want to get an update on men who switched from premium to super fuel if they experience any problem with their 3 since they raised the price.

walcott · Postby **walcott** » June 10th, 2015, 10:35 am

Anyone know where I can get OEM big bushings for my cradle arms and the linkages?Its a 2008 axela hatchback.Dont know if the front suspension different as my mechanic said there were different types but I real fraid dem Taiwanese ting..

Wildcard26 · Postby **Wildcard26** » June 10th, 2015, 10:58 am

You can get he RBI bushings for the cradle. If your mechanic is informed enough he will know how to get out the old ones and press them into the bracket. I did that to one of mine over a year now and it going strong. The RBI isn't that expensive either. If you are getting linkages for the front I suggest you cough up the money and get the originals; I didn't have good luck with the aftermarket replacements so I just got fed up and cough up the $700 to SS and all has been well since.

walcott · Postby **walcott** » June 10th, 2015, 4:09 pm

thanks buddy.save me some headache there!

NR8 · Postby **NR8** » June 10th, 2015, 7:53 pm

Wildcard26, where'd you get the RBI bushings to buy and approximately how much did they cost?

dredman1 · Postby **dredman1** » June 10th, 2015, 7:54 pm

X2 with using only the original end links. The replacements all fail quickly.

Wildcard26 · Postby **Wildcard26** » June 11th, 2015, 1:15 pm

NR8 wrote:Wildcard26, where'd you get the RBI bushings to buy and approximately how much did they cost?

Well I got them at Princes Town Auto Supplies but I am thinking that if you look around you might be able to get them. If you are from South here is the number 655-7633. I can't remember the cost at the time but I am pretty sure I didn't pay more than $200 for it.

NR8 · Postby **NR8** » June 11th, 2015, 9:57 pm

Thanks man. Just asking for future reference.

Realtalk · Postby **Realtalk** » June 15th, 2015, 8:27 am

Anyone know where I can get the inner CV joint or the whole axle to buy ?

kdat · Postby **kdat** » June 20th, 2015, 9:30 am

Recently bought 09/10 Mazda Axela (Smiley face Model)
Read through thread for maintenance info: just need confirmation for this model with the 1.5l engine

Engine oil - 10w 30 Used Amsoil before and very pleased anybody object?
Can get OEM oil filter on Cipero St. Khans trading Etc
K&N air filter 33-2924?
Spark plugs - I'd prefer iridium need to know SN
Transmission Oil need 8 quarts for flush, Mazda OEM oil, is the redline D4 really better though?

pimp · Postby **pimp** » June 20th, 2015, 7:45 pm

Realtalk wrote:Anyone know where I can get the inner CV joint or the whole axle to buy ?

x2

pimp · Postby **pimp** » June 24th, 2015, 7:36 pm

guys my Radiator Overflow Recovery Bottle Tank has a crack...
can any1 point me in the direction as 2 where i can purchase 1?
06 model...

Ted_v2 · Postby **Ted_v2** » June 24th, 2015, 7:59 pm

Anyone interested in the rbi bushings and or anything suspension related.
I am working in a alignment shop. I can do pressing and bushings. Bearings ect.

Stock all parts for everything.

Details · Postby **Details** » June 24th, 2015, 8:23 pm

Ted_v2 wrote:Anyone interested in the rbi bushings and or anything suspension related.
I am working in a alignment shop. I can do pressing and bushings. Bearings ect.

Stock all parts for everything.

Ted what's your contact your a good number to have in that time of need