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by SOMERS
Sat Nov 17, 2018 10:24 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Condensation on windscreen
Replies: 48
Views: 37954

Re: Condensation on windscreen

Does anyone else have a problem with condensation on the inside of the windscreen when parked overnight now the weather is colder. My CX3 seems a lot worse than previouse cars I have owned. I have checked for obviouse leaks in the car, and the aircon is permantly on. DaveG You have a 2017 CX3 the s...
by SOMERS
Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:20 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Condensation on windscreen
Replies: 48
Views: 37954

Re: Condensation on windscreen

Just having people in the car will cause condensation in my old cars I just ran the airconditioning full on . Remember i mentioned having a chamois leather handy for an emergecy. However, today it was raining my airconditioning would not give me any joy,apparently on automatic the car knows when the...
by SOMERS
Fri Nov 16, 2018 9:02 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: What's your tyre pressures.
Replies: 26
Views: 32429

Re: What's your tyre pressures.

I know I an over complicating this tyre pressure thing, but the door sticker gives the pressure for up to 3 people, or five people with luggage (full load) the people weighing 75 kg. I wish there was advice for intermediate pressures such as up to 4 people and luggage. The rear pressure for 3 peopl...
by SOMERS
Thu Nov 15, 2018 9:54 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: What's your tyre pressures.
Replies: 26
Views: 32429

Re: What's your tyre pressures.

I am interested in this topic and wondering if better gas shock absorbers would make any difference or is it just the tyres because it seems to make no difference if its 16inch or 18 inch wheels. Some years ago i decided to change out the shocks on my VW Scirroco for some exotic gas filled Bielstin...
by SOMERS
Mon Nov 12, 2018 11:58 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Previous cars?
Replies: 66
Views: 122470

Re: Previous cars?

Well Boys and Girls . I guess it is my turn we are going to travel back some 61 years when horses were put out to pasture. I am having to go for my seniors driving test next week. I was driving before the examiner was born. Ford Anglia 2 Door Roots Group Hilman Super Minx . 4 door Ford Capri 1.6 2 d...
by SOMERS
Mon Nov 12, 2018 10:05 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: AIR FLOW & AIRCONDITIONING
Replies: 2
Views: 2597

Re: AIR FLOW & AIRCONDITIONING

Mr Strangeways

Thank you for your post on Air - Conditioning which I have printed off and place in my personal owners binder for reference.

Somers 2018 CX3: Soul red: Auto
by SOMERS
Mon Nov 12, 2018 3:44 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: AIR FLOW & AIRCONDITIONING
Replies: 2
Views: 2597

AIR FLOW & AIRCONDITIONING

Many years ago I was driving through Scotland in a rented Porche 944 and some thing did not smell right , I opened all the windows and turned up the air-condirioning up to full on. As it turns out the manifold had a crack in it, causing a leak as you all know carbon monoxise is odder less and can ki...
by SOMERS
Mon Nov 12, 2018 1:35 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Dashboard rattle
Replies: 21
Views: 19703

Re: Dashboard rattle

AndyRen
Wow ! Andy you are absolutely correct as always, as I do have the air-conditioning set on automatic .
by SOMERS
Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:03 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Dashboard rattle
Replies: 21
Views: 19703

Re: Dashboard rattle

Once I have put the CX3 tire rumble noise to bed, if I listen very carefull I will hear a faint "ping" noise while driving is not offensive , I am thinking that it could be the automatic gearbox solonoid engaging the gears , the exhaust noise some what muffles the sound. If you hear a clic...
by SOMERS
Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:43 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: What's your tyre pressures.
Replies: 26
Views: 32429

Re: What's your tyre pressures.

Jtonline Hats off to you Sir you are absolutely correct. If we go by the book for every thing else ,then ,why should we not take their advice on tire pressure. The debate on tire pressure has had a posative outcome as many have contributed ,we have all learned alot, it is all good . Somers CX3 Soul ...