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Thank you. I too returned the iSimple gear after spending more time than expected. Like you, I called technical support a few times and they suggested it was a defective part. Next, I contacted a local audio auto dealer and reseller of iSimple products. They were not able to get it to work...

Alex, Hello. Did you find a solution to this? I am similar situation with iSimple ISMZ571 Gateway and a 2010 Mazda 5 touring. The iSimple firmware is up to date (838) and the unit also says "Updating" in the OEM LCD display but never gets past that point. I am waiting to hear back from their...

Thank you for all the replies. Bottom line, I am told it is an annoyance and not a sign of a failing part(s). Read on for details. I contacted the dealership and they arranged to have their master Mazda technician investigate the sound. The tech both drove and rode in the car with me. We...

Thank you for the reply. The noise is coming from the engine compartment area and it seems to be on the passenger's side. I drove it around and noticed the sound in 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears when accelerating at low RPMs. I will try listening for it when idle as I thought I heard it briefly the...

Hello. I recently purchased a used 2010 Mazda5 touring trim with an automatic transmission and just over 24,000 miles. Once the engine is warmed up (temperature gauge is at normal operating temperature) there is a strange engine (or transmission?) noise under acceleration when it is under...

Thank you for the replies. I returned the parts to autopartswarehouse.com for a full refund. They explained there's an error in their catalog and couldn't help to correct it. Ordered from partstrain.com which I learned is the same vendor on the back end (OEM partsbin?) so I received the...

Thank you for the suggestion. The part is not on the web site so I called to confirm whether they have the parts. Unfortunately they do not have them.

Hello. I am looking for an online vendor to purchase the rear hatch lift supports for a 2008.5 MS3. The driver's side failed on a very cold winter day and car is out of warranty for this type of repair. I ordered the supposed replacement driver's and passenger's side parts online here at...

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Thank you. They work well. However, I'm selling this Alpine since I have the OEM stock radio installed once again. See the post here if interested Alpine.

For sale a working, smoke-free Alpine CDA-9884 (URL for the owner's manual) unit in great condition. Includes: Alpine CDA-9884 Apple iPod interface Adapter for OEM cabling Mounting bracket to fit MS3 2008.5 OEM radio slot (includes a pocket below the radio due the smaller size of the head...

OEM Radio found This thread can be closed. I have found and installed an OEM radio (thanks to the another member here on the forum). I will post another thread soon to sell the aftermarket Alpine CDA-9884 radio.

Pictures As requested here are the pictures of the radio that I am planning trade or eventually sell if trading is not an option. Alpine CDA-9884 - note the radio includes a mounting bay with an extra space below it - that is included. (pictured below) iPod interface cable that runs to the...

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I will do this soon. I would have taken action sooner, but I did not receive an e-mail notice when you posted on this thread and wasn't aware of that pics for possible trade items require this (my mistake). Thank you for the notice.

Hello. I am looking to buy or trade (see below) for a good, working, smoke-free STOCK OEM radio for a 2008.5 Mazdaspeed3 with MP3 disc capability, (I understand this is standard). The MS3 I have was purchased used and it came with an aftermarket stereo, an Alpine CDA-9884 (URL for the owner's...

I agree and it may be that the thermostat may be an issue. My MS3's thermostat was replaced under warranty this past summer. The fan would often run for a few minutes (regardless of the driving conditions - short trips, highway, etc.). It wasn't until I noticed the temperature gauge moving...

How are the these (BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW)?

At about 12,000 miles with the OE Bridgestone tires, I too heard rhythmic out-of-balance tire sound ("whomp-whomp-whomp"). I mentioned it to a Mazda dealership during a service visit, they reported it was characteristic of the tire. Like the OP, these tires have been rotated every 6,000 miles...

Just a thought... check the engine temperature on the dashboard and verify it is at the half-way point under normal conditions once the engine's warmed up. I found that the A/C was also not working well around the same time it was discovered that my MS3 had a bad thermostat (only at 18K and...