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- Wed Jan 20, 2021 2:53 pm
- Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
- Topic: Low Dust Brake Pads
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4791
Re: Low Dust Brake Pads
Really sorry for the delay in coming back to you. How quick a pad wears out depends on mileage and duty (temperature) so they may not be worn out at all. They usually “guesstimate” the life on a service but some mechanics are better than others at doing it. Personally, if I wanted to reduce the amou...
- Sun Jul 07, 2019 4:06 pm
- Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
- Topic: premium v regular unleaded
- Replies: 41
- Views: 34890
Re: premium v regular unleaded
If you read about how the Skyactive-G engine works, it runs at a higher compression ratio than a regular petrol engine (closer to that of a diesel). In a normal petrol engine to achieve such high compression ratios, one would need to use a higher octane rated fuel (the expensive stuff), but Mazda h...
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 12:23 am
- Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
- Topic: Wobbly number plate mount
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15010
Re: Wobbly number plate mount
Ignore part 1 of the attached pdf. The new number plate holder which is in a kit of parts that the dealer gets has the rivets stowed in clips on the back and part 1 is just telling you to remove the rivets. There should only be 2 rivets under the plastic caps. Just drill them out and the holder will...
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 12:13 am
- Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
- Topic: Locked out
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4250
Re: Locked out
If you were parked where there were any strong magnetic or electrical fields, the remote won’t work. It’s easier to do than you might think. Phone masts, substations and even those cheap wireless garage alarms can do it. If you park in exactly the same spot and it does it again, take a good look aro...
- Fri Jun 28, 2019 8:57 pm
- Forum: Faults & Technical
- Topic: Electric wing mirror got folded the wrong way
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4967
Re: Electric wing mirror got folded the wrong way
The mirror comes in about 4 parts. Cover, light, glass and main body. I think you might end up with the latter. I can’t remember the price and I can’t check before Sunday but maybe £100 plus VAT. That isn’t bad considering some are several hundred quid. The motors were a weak point so they might sta...
- Mon Jun 24, 2019 7:02 pm
- Forum: Faults & Technical
- Topic: Side mirror motor gear is broken
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3284
Re: Side mirror motor gear is broken
You buy the basic mirror but it’s the most expensive bit. If you need the coloured cover you can add that to the bill plus painting and be dead careful with the glass, it breaks easily.
- Sat Jun 22, 2019 2:16 am
- Forum: Faults & Technical
- Topic: TPMS system
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7533
Re: TPMS system
They’ve definitely gone electronic on later CX5s.
Can you post a photo of your valve?
Can you post a photo of your valve?
- Fri Jun 21, 2019 12:39 pm
- Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
- Topic: Forum members air con experience
- Replies: 21
- Views: 16192
Re: Forum members air con experience
It’s amazing how stories get mixed up by interpretation. It was never a control issue, it was just down to airflow. It should have been obvious to the first mechanic even though the owner couldn’t explain it properly.
- Sat Jun 15, 2019 3:30 am
- Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
- Topic: premium v regular unleaded
- Replies: 41
- Views: 34890
- Thu Jun 13, 2019 10:30 am
- Forum: Faults & Technical
- Topic: Wiper blades
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16503
Re: Wiper blades
I highly recommend Denso Hybrid wipers. You can get them from Eurocarparts with 50% off on Wednesday’s and they are original fit on the CX5. They look very similar to the original lobster back design of the original blades.