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    CX-7 smoking turbo?

    my turbo just went out today at 112k. whats the deal with banjo bolt and ventilation kit? never heard anything about this. I only used my dealership for oil change and I was due at 112,644 miles, only about 100 miles away. I have had great service with Hiley Arlington Mazda but there has...
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    Anyone have a CX-7 with 200k miles?

    I would just upgrade the speakers to aftermarket and those bose are not that great. I have an aftermarket kenwood h/u and it works great. you do have to buy the mazda specific adaptor, which I got from the shop that installed the h/u, to use the steering wheel controls.
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    A/C Problem

    more than likely AC compressor is kaput.
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    Both AC and HEAT noticeably weaker then before.

    could be your AC compressor which has been notoriously common to fail in the CX7. I have been thru 3 of them.
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    Upgraded turbo?

    I would recommend keeping stock turbo. it wouldnt be as quick as a MS3 due to gearing and ECM programming. might want to consider a bigger top mount IC, IC boost tubes, turbo inlet pipe and catback exhaust.
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    white smoke from exhaust..

    more than likely its the turbo...and you are out of the factory ext warranty of 7yrs. options would be to replace with OE factory turbo or buy upgraded direct bolt on depending if you want to keep your 7 now. its not a cheap endeavor tho. I have over 100k on mine and still have factory...
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    Anyone have a CX-7 with 200k miles?

    bought mine new in 8/2007 and always dealer maintained at same dealer since new. only had AC issues and headunit replaced with after market headunit but starting at 80k miles, these are the problems I have had since-mind you its at 89,xxx miles and has been at dealer last 3 wks: timing chain...
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    Acted like fuel problem

    first off what yr and how many miles? if dealer said it was turbo, I would take their word for it and it would be covered under warranty if you have under 7yrs or 70k miles. other might be bad injectors and fuel line, like mine at 89k miles. doubt if it has to do with EGR valve but that part...
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    Is there a decent life AFTER the timing chain is replaced?

    shouldnt have anymore issues with timing chain but other problems could arise like injectors, fuel line, piston rings, and turbo. I have almost 90k miles on mine, always maintained at dealer and never missed a service and I had these issues and now dealing with fuel line and injectors except...
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    anyone ever had their fuel injectors replaced under warranty??

    I have a 2007 CX 7 with almost 90k miles. at 87k miles, threw a CEL and got it looked at by dealer saying it was the fuel injector and it was replaced under warranty. I have the Mazda Total Confidence 100k mile warranty. at 89k miles, threw another CEL and had it looked at by dealer and they...
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    2008 Mazda CX 7 rear suspension issue

    I have a 07 cx 7 but dont have these issues, just engine one. I would take it to another dealer for 2nd opinion and let them know about the stabilizer bar link and your tire issue.
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    No Compression in Cylinder 1. It is what I think it is...isn't it :(

    there was a TSB about the front crank bolt but as for misfire on any cylinder, I am dealing with mine now on cyl #3. bought new in 2007 and just went over 86k miles. I have ext warranty so we will see if Mazda will come thru again (AC compressor, timing chain).
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    idle moving up and down

    mine had the same idle problem and when it was cold out (below 50 degrees) the engine would sound like a old school diesel. never had issues with idling at stop just under constant speed of 50+mph. took it back to dealer for 2nd time and they found a misfire on cylinder #3 with oil leaking...
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    idle moving up and down

    any update? was it a bad o2 sensor?
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    End of warranty on 2007 CX-7. Should I replace the timing chain or wait?

    Mine was making that VVT noise upon start up when it got cool here last wk. I have a 07 and almost 82k miles. luckily I had the 100k ext warranty and timing chain and all related parts were replaced under warranty. Mazda wanted all the service records beforehand and thankful it has been dealer...
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    P0016 / Loose Timing Chain & VVT Problem

    Also, I just had my timing chain replaced with all associated parts yesterday. Luckily, I had ext warranty for 100k miles and have almost 82k miles now. There was a delay in getting my car back because Mazda sent out a warranty adjuster to look over the work and take pics before they would...
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    IMPOSSIBLE to find a used CX-7!!!

    might have to look outside the state of GA. I cant find any decent used ones in Texas (when I searched for my mother in law). I would go for a 2010/2011 model, Grand Touring, as 2007/08 have issues. and 2007's require premium fuel.
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    P0016 / Loose Timing Chain & VVT Problem

    doubt the oil change triggered the CEL unless you went to an incompetent place. There is lots of threads regarding the timing chain and VVT problem and a TSB has been issued regarding this. Dont know if Mazda will cover this due to your mileage but its worth a shot to check with your local...
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    Anyone have a CX-7 with 200k miles?

    I have 2.3 which is Turbo.
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