I want a list, and have it stickied for all the common problems of the Speeds. I want to be able to have a quick list of problems, maybe even solutions to each so that Dealers can see it, and owners can see it.
I'll start it off, I'll edit this as anyone comes up with more. I don't know all the details to each. So correct me or give me more detail as you see fit.
I'm even thinking of having a section on each problem that states number of people effected. We will do this in a poll once we have the list made. The Poll will be open forever to keep track of the #'s.
1. Stereo
Problem: Face plate wont open all the way, or close all the way. Gets caught half way, and stops. Might not eject cd, or buttons on face plate won't work but volumn still does. May even have red screen with lines through it showing.
Solution: Try resetting it with a paper clip. Button is located on face plate next to the blue Source and Audio buttons. This is a common problem, only real solution is warranty replacement if it continues to get stuck.
2. Stereo
Problem: Sub cutting in and out.
Solution: Kenwood has admitted a problem with the wires on the in the sub coming loose. Warranty replacement available. Note: Holding down the AM button turns on/off the sub. Make sure yours is on before going to dealer.
# of reported effect owners:
3. Engine
Problem: Coolant Leak: Green fluid all over engine.
Solution: Replace Hoses and clamps.
# of reported effect owners:
4. Engine
Problem: Hesitation when driving. Car looses power at 3000-4000 rpms.
Solution: None as of yet from Mazda. Mazda has admitted that there is a problem with ECU. Basically, the Turbo is getting too much fuel. ECU needs to be updated with a fix to compensate. Some Aftermarket Products from Joe at http://www.joepmbc.com/
5. Suspension
Problem: Clunk or bang from Rear Suspension
Solution: replace rear bushings with updated part. Mazda is working on Permanent Fix. No available at this time.
# of reported effect owners:
6. Suspension
Problem: Struts Squeak when Cold while going over bumps
Solution: None yet. Needs lubrication of some kind
# of reported effect owners:
7. Suspension
Problem: Front bushings make sound while cold, and going over dips in road. Sounds like you drive over a coke can.
Solution: Replace bushings if you wish. Poly-urethane bushings are known to make noises while cold, once car warms up, it goes away. For some reason, this noise doesn't happen on newer cars or new bushings.
# of reported effect owners:
8. Alarm
Problem: Alarms gets triggered anytime someone farts next to car, or when a loud car drives by
Solution: Turn down Sensitivity. Cars are coming from dealers with the sensitivity level varied. Some at full, some not. Look under steering wheel, find a small black box ( not the bigger alarm one with Mazda written on it ) with a white knob on it. Counter clock wise turns it down.
9. Stalling
Problem: Car stalls because the hose fell off the IC. Tightened clamp, but it kept falling off when the car was driven hard.
Solution: replace clamp.
10. Tranny
Problem: Shift fork breaks, can't change gears.
Solution: take a guess....replace shifter fork
11. Engine
Problem: Noise when starting car when cold.
Solution: There's a TSB for this, take it to dealer, and get it fixed.
I'll start it off, I'll edit this as anyone comes up with more. I don't know all the details to each. So correct me or give me more detail as you see fit.
I'm even thinking of having a section on each problem that states number of people effected. We will do this in a poll once we have the list made. The Poll will be open forever to keep track of the #'s.
1. Stereo
Problem: Face plate wont open all the way, or close all the way. Gets caught half way, and stops. Might not eject cd, or buttons on face plate won't work but volumn still does. May even have red screen with lines through it showing.
Solution: Try resetting it with a paper clip. Button is located on face plate next to the blue Source and Audio buttons. This is a common problem, only real solution is warranty replacement if it continues to get stuck.
2. Stereo
Problem: Sub cutting in and out.
Solution: Kenwood has admitted a problem with the wires on the in the sub coming loose. Warranty replacement available. Note: Holding down the AM button turns on/off the sub. Make sure yours is on before going to dealer.
# of reported effect owners:
3. Engine
Problem: Coolant Leak: Green fluid all over engine.
Solution: Replace Hoses and clamps.
# of reported effect owners:
4. Engine
Problem: Hesitation when driving. Car looses power at 3000-4000 rpms.
Solution: None as of yet from Mazda. Mazda has admitted that there is a problem with ECU. Basically, the Turbo is getting too much fuel. ECU needs to be updated with a fix to compensate. Some Aftermarket Products from Joe at http://www.joepmbc.com/
5. Suspension
Problem: Clunk or bang from Rear Suspension
Solution: replace rear bushings with updated part. Mazda is working on Permanent Fix. No available at this time.
# of reported effect owners:
6. Suspension
Problem: Struts Squeak when Cold while going over bumps
Solution: None yet. Needs lubrication of some kind
# of reported effect owners:
7. Suspension
Problem: Front bushings make sound while cold, and going over dips in road. Sounds like you drive over a coke can.
Solution: Replace bushings if you wish. Poly-urethane bushings are known to make noises while cold, once car warms up, it goes away. For some reason, this noise doesn't happen on newer cars or new bushings.
# of reported effect owners:
8. Alarm
Problem: Alarms gets triggered anytime someone farts next to car, or when a loud car drives by
Solution: Turn down Sensitivity. Cars are coming from dealers with the sensitivity level varied. Some at full, some not. Look under steering wheel, find a small black box ( not the bigger alarm one with Mazda written on it ) with a white knob on it. Counter clock wise turns it down.
9. Stalling
Problem: Car stalls because the hose fell off the IC. Tightened clamp, but it kept falling off when the car was driven hard.
Solution: replace clamp.
10. Tranny
Problem: Shift fork breaks, can't change gears.
Solution: take a guess....replace shifter fork
11. Engine
Problem: Noise when starting car when cold.
Solution: There's a TSB for this, take it to dealer, and get it fixed.
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