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    MS3 won't go into gear

    I agree with the previous post about it being the clutch booster. That's what it sounds like to me. The intermittent nature of it may have to do with it needing to be hot. If it happens again, take it to the dealer immediately. You are likely to get stranded at some point if it is not...
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    car just about out of gas..cant get the damn gas cap off!

    Push in and tighten until it "comes off" or until the CEL goes off? If the cap is not tightened all the way it will cause a CEL. My cap sticks like this. I have to wiggle it and sometimes re-tighten it until it clicks and then try again to get it out. I need to get it replaced with the "new"...
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    Brake 'clunk' when backing up .... common?

    Thanks for the info everyone. I'll have the dealer look at it to be sure.
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    FS: Stock MS3 Wheels w/ TPMS

    If the shipping doesn't work out, I'll take them. I am in Wilmington, DE, so I can pick them up. PM me if he doesn't take them.
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    Problem

    Cupping is kind of a hit or miss thing. Some tires are more susceptible on some cars for whatever reason. It does seem to be less audible with some tires than with others when it happens. Hopefully someone with more experience with the MS3 can give you some specific advice about tires on the...
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    Brake 'clunk' when backing up .... common?

    I've had my MS3 for about 6 weeks. When I hit the brakes the first time after I've start backing-up, I instantly get a moderately loud 'clunk' noise from the front brakes. This happens at very low speeds, like when backing out of the garage, etc, and only the first time I hit the brakes after...
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    Warranty claim denied

    If they were for the MS3, that could be more problematic. If they could show that you took the MS3 to the track, ever for 1/4mi runs, they might try to argue that you breached the "no racing" clause in your warranty.
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    Warranty claim denied

    Call Mazda NA and lodge a formal complaint against the dealership and ask them to resolve the issue. Let them know that this incident has significantly lessened your opinion of Mazda as a whole. I can't believe that Mazda NA would side with the dealership on such a clearly ridiculous claim as...
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    Modding & Warranties: Advice for dealing with Mazda Dealers & Mazda NA

    With regard to MS specific "performance accessories", each MS part has a warranty designation. The web site describes three warranty levels that that relate to the MS parts, "blue", "green", and "orange". The "blue and "green" levels actually provide some level of coverage for the MS part...
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    MS3 Age & Occupation Thread

    42 Environmental hydrogeologist I've been thinking I must be old for an MS3 owner, but I see I'm in very good company! Zoom Zoom!
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    Official MazdaSpeed3 Roll Call

    09 MS3 Metro Grey GT Picked it up on Sept. 30 Stock minus the door trim, which I yanked-off yesterday. Makes me smile everytime I get it on the back roads. Wilmington, DE
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