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by Andyl
Wed May 24, 2023 3:18 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Noise under the dash when air on is on
Replies: 3
Views: 5077

Re: Noise under the dash when air on is on

Still got the tapping noise but now I have a change of scenario when I hear the noise. I can only describe the noise as two metal press studs on a jacket tapping together. During cold weather or the first journey in a morning, everything is nice and quiet. However after being left out in sunshine fo...
by Andyl
Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:46 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: uncomfortable front seat
Replies: 11
Views: 7692

Re: uncomfortable front seat

Never had an issue personally.

Have done 3 hours plus with no problems.
by Andyl
Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:44 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Prosective CX-3 Owner
Replies: 9
Views: 6574

Re: Prosective CX-3 Owner

I am a bit cynical on DPF systems. Theoretically you shouldn’t have any issue if you do a mixture of short and long runs. My other car is a Volvo S60 with a 2.4 lire 5 cylinder diesel in which I have done 40K miles in 3 years. No warning lights for the DPF A couple of years back we had a second gene...
by Andyl
Fri Jan 06, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Prosective CX-3 Owner
Replies: 9
Views: 6574

Re: Prosective CX-3 Owner

Went for the 2 litre petrol and I’m happy with my choice. Saw 49 mpg on a run recently and get about 43 mpg around town. No diesel DPF issues to worry about and with petrol being so much cheaper than diesel I’m not too bothered about the mpg difference. Decent engine to rev out too ( occasionally 😬 ...
by Andyl
Mon Oct 10, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Replacement key fob.
Replies: 3
Views: 1984

Re: Replacement key fob.

Found!

In the pocket of my work trousers and they got in the wash. I blame the keyless locking system 😬

Found it several washes later in the rubber door seal of the washing machine!

Took it apart, dried it out and hey presto I’m back to two working keys.
by Andyl
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Replacement key fob.
Replies: 3
Views: 1984

Replacement key fob.

Totally mislaid one of my key fobs.

Anyone know of the most economic way of getting a replacement ? I’m thinking it will be expensive.

Mazda dealer only?
by Andyl
Wed Jul 06, 2022 7:45 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Noise under the dash when air on is on
Replies: 3
Views: 5077

Noise under the dash when air on is on

Strange one this. When the air on has been blowing cold for a few minutes I get a tapping noise from under the dash. It only happens over bumps and gradually disappears if I turn off the aircon. The noise I can only describe as two pieces of metal tapping together. The longer the aircon is on the lo...
by Andyl
Mon Sep 06, 2021 8:13 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Previous cars?
Replies: 66
Views: 117914

Re: Previous cars?

Quite some list that Wass! Here’s mine in chronological order Mk2 Escort Alfasud 1350 Super Sunbeam Ti Alfasud Ti Lancier Beta Cavalier Coupe Opel Manta 1.8 Berlinetta Opel Ascona 1.9 Escort Harrier Alfa33 Green Cloverleaf Opel Manta GTE Coupe VW Passat Renault Laguna Honda Accord VTEC Mazda 3 2LT S...
by Andyl
Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Previous cars?
Replies: 66
Views: 117914

Re: Previous cars?

I part ex’d a Honda CRV for the CX3 because there were some big bills looming. A new clutch, priced at £1200 at my local independent garage! The power steering pump was making a noise and the steering was getting heavy, £200 + labour. In addition the gearbox itself was starting to whine. I’d normall...
by Andyl
Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:40 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Premium Diesel V Standard Diesel
Replies: 3
Views: 8707

Re: Premium Diesel V Standard Diesel

Doesn’t seem to increase economy by much. My friend put premium in his Mazda 3 by mistake. The result apart from a much bigger bill? 0.3 mpg increase😳