OK, so I stood on the handle (whilst loading up the roof box) and broke a small piece of plastic within it (to stop it from being pressed down). Doesn't anybody know how to remove the handle - it doesn't just pull off!!
Thanks.
Booked in on Wednesday 20th November. Will let you know the outcome. Mazda UK have arranged a loan car from 'Enterprise' - a Vauxhall Astra!! Says a lot about their confidence in the Mazda product (boom03)
Thanks for your replies guys. phunky.buddha it is a turbo diesel. Mazda UK have contacted me today and told me that there is a related bulletin regarding this noise, saying that it is noisy combustion and that the injectors do a self-learn when under engine braking and certain conditions are met...
Problem is, the Mazda dealership had it for nearly 2 weeks (gave me a car whilst they had it) and failed to fix it - I am losing confidence in their abilities (gah)
Have been on to Mazda UK, so hope they will do something about it soon......Although, my wife is still driving it. Waiting on...
I have just bought the 2013 Mazda 5 1.6 diesel (here in the UK, it's either the 2.0 petrol or the one I have). I keep hearing a strange clicking noise from the engine when I take my foot off the accelerator (gas pedal), notice it mostly in 3rd gear (manual gearbox) at about 2000 rpm. Please...