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by lhcmazda
Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:40 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Range on Tankful
Replies: 6
Views: 4965

Re: Range on Tankful

I carry out a carefull check on my MPG and it tallies with the on board computer, I use the car for occasional long runs and running about it is returning 36.5 MPG, It's an 2018 CX-3 2.0 ltr 150ps Auto Sports Nav AWD (Safety Pack). It would be interesting to see the results of other owners.
by lhcmazda
Mon Sep 21, 2020 9:57 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: rust on underbody
Replies: 14
Views: 11146

Re: rust on underbody

To ghcx3 did you get any satisfaction from Mazda regarding the rust issue on your car I'm sure many owners would be interested to know, as I'm sure other Mazda car underbodies could well be in a similar or worse condition. Please let us know.
by lhcmazda
Thu Sep 10, 2020 7:41 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: rust on underbody
Replies: 14
Views: 11146

Re: rust on underbody

Modern cars whilst well protected chassis and body they are not protected re the suspension as the photos showes. My Mazda CX-3 when i bought it new I sprayed all the suspension and exhaust to protect it against the raveges of the English climate, and it has certainly help to preserve the car in exc...
by lhcmazda
Fri Aug 07, 2020 9:11 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Insurance renewal -experience
Replies: 2
Views: 2372

Re: Insurance renewal -experience

Which company as I have my renewal due in September
by lhcmazda
Thu Jul 16, 2020 1:33 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Entering post code in satnav
Replies: 26
Views: 25997

Re: Entering post code in satnav

I put both the post codes into the sat nav with a space between the two codes i.e. "XX12 space ZZ99" and it worked without a problem.
by lhcmazda
Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:25 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Q85 battery replacement / I-stop.
Replies: 12
Views: 13703

Re: Q85 battery replacement / I-stop.

I have a CTEK start / stop charger and just connect it to the battery without disconnecting the battery from the car, and not experienced any problems. The only thing I have noticed is that even though the battery is shown as fully charged, i.e. the charger is showing "Care" mode. When I a...
by lhcmazda
Mon Jun 01, 2020 7:36 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: I stop engine light will not light
Replies: 5
Views: 4326

Re: I stop engine light will not light

Have a look at the details contained in the owners manual regarding the necessary conditions required for the I-Stop to function, see this link below which is the CX-3 web owners manual explanation.

https://owners-manual.mazda.com/gen/en/ ... 10600.html
by lhcmazda
Thu May 07, 2020 9:44 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Mazda CX-3 Touch Up Paint match Machine Grey problem
Replies: 3
Views: 5291

Mazda CX-3 Touch Up Paint match Machine Grey problem

My Mazda CX-3 2.0 Sports Nav AWD Auto 2018, COLOUR "Machine Grey" has acquired a couple of stone chips on the bonnet, I obtained the correct touch up paint kit from my Mazda dealer, and tried to touch up the stone chips. The colour match was dreadful far to dark and made even worse when I ...
by lhcmazda
Mon Jan 06, 2020 8:12 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Man in the middle attack
Replies: 18
Views: 16115

Re: Man in the middle attack

The reason why some people complain about the Car Signal Blocker Faraday Cage Pouches not working is possibly because the Pouches have two compartments, the front compartment is not a protected compartment but the back compartment is. You should notice that when you close the Pouch the rear compartm...
by lhcmazda
Tue Dec 03, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Hot tip for a cold morning..
Replies: 10
Views: 13336

Re: Hot tip for a cold morning..

I have been successfully using a portable electric fan heater for many years which I place on the back seat of the car with the mains leads being held in place by the closed rear door, it takes approx 10 mins to completely defrost all the windows in the car in the heaviest ice covered conditions, an...