Recent content by larson701

Do you have your speed-sensitive volume adjustment turned on? Turning this off improved the quality of the radio volume (stereo volume in general).

I just thought it was a little misleading that there was a discussion of TPMS sensors when the new car, a 2016, does not have the sensors. I am currently running a set of snows on wheels that have sensors from my previous Si. No muss, no fuss.

The newer Mazdas do not have TPMS sensors. The Mazda equivalent uses the anti-lock brakes wheel speed sensors to measure the difference in wheel speed due to a difference in tire pressure (tire diameter).

And yes, the sound of the engine is louder and rougher too. Believe the explanation is in the manual.

I have the 2015 with the tech package (Bose, Sirius) and do not have that problem. I have an Apple 5s cell phone.

Interesting solution. Well done

I have the iTouring with the tech package and an iphone 5. I have had no issues with the phone and bluetooth operation. I do not use my phone for audio. The sound quality has been good.

Surface rust. Not a real issue other than cosmetic. Wire brush clean and spray with desired color. Or wirebrush and apply a light coating of oil. This is not uncommon and is generally ignored except by those of us with untreated OCD issues.

The car looks like it has been pressure washed, which damaged the insulation. The scratches look bad enough to require wet sanding prior to polishing. Hopefully the scratches are not into the color coat. The underside of the car looks pressure washed as well. Assuming the rust is on the surface...

To my knowledge, the tech pkg is needed for the nav system because of the antenna type. I may be wrong but I have only heard of nav on tech pkg cars. Asking the dealer may be a waste of time since there are subleties that the mechanics and salesmen constantly get wrong. However, look at the...

I got the tech pkg for the Sirius radio. Nice to have consistent radio on the Plains. I agree with you regarding the sunroof. No real value and extra weight. Unless something changed, the satnav is not part of the tech pkg. You will need to purchase a satnav dongle to enable the satnav...

Was the engine malfunction light or the oil pressurelight on? The system has to be really low on oil, as in sucking air, before that light illuminates. Have a competent mechanic listen for noises that may indicate the bearings were starved for oil (rod knock). Also, the mechanic can plumb in a...

Backup camera standard on 2015 touchscreens. Major reason I waited for the 2015. Rearward vision is a challenge on most newer cars thus the desirability of a backup camera. And I really like the 2015 infotainment system which was a highend option on 2014.

Not speaking for Mazda, I do not see how rust proofing some suspension bits would affect the warranty. That said, ensure the shop does not block various drain holes in the car bottom. Blocking any drainage holes is an invitation to disaster. I realize you did not ask for my opinion but I do not...

You can try but I believe that the dealer and Mazda will say that is normal. Unless the rust is something more than surface rust, I do not beleve the structural integrity is compromised.