SSA75 - SSP75 "aka" door lock issue

[cwp_sedan]

I might give Mazda Canada a call in the morning too, maybe if they receive a number of calls they'll come to their senses.

Personally, I don't see the reason why, if they have determined that the post-reinforcement car requires a shock sensor as a warranty issue, that shouldn't apply across the board. Why is my car any less vulnerable because it was built 6 months later?

I would wire it myself (thanks for posting the directions, cwp_sedan!), but frankly I'm worried about splicing wires on a 6 month-old car and screwing things up. I'd feel much more comfortable if the dealer, who knows these things far better than me, did the install like Mazda Canada has permitted them to do for everyone else.

Go for it. I might call them back and complain again too. :chuckle

[jstro]

Go for it. I might call them back and complain again too. :chuckle

I will. :) Doesn't hurt to ask! Hopefully they will have some good news.

Should also say thanks to you guys on the board and at MoT for helping to clarify! :bana

[3GFX]

Why is my car any less vulnerable because it was built 6 months later?



The reason why the newer 3s aren't part of this recall is because the door locking mechanism and alarm issue are fixed. Therefor there is no implied need to recall those cars for either the plate OR the shock sensor. Your cars don't need them so you're not part of the recall. Be happy you're not because your car is all the more secure.

On a side note, if that explanation wasn't enough. If ALL Mazda3s had to be recalled for this fix, the shock sensor probably wouldn't be a free option. The plate install alone is a 2-hour job which usually costs around $175 plus parts. So just imagine if every 3 had to be recalled, the cost to Mazda Canada and in the end to the consumer when Mazda has to raise prices because of the loss.

[MAZDA Kitten]

You got it!

Really??? Flip... this sounds too good to be true heheheh Have dealerships received this communication? I am going in on Saturday and I fear I will end up paying. They told me I will be the first one to have the shock sensor installed so obviously there was no one before me. eek!

[Cardinal Fang]

Well there you go then. Finally we have proof that Mazda Kitten is special.

[super_vixen]

Really??? Flip... this sounds too good to be true heheheh Have dealerships received this communication? I am going in on Saturday and I fear I will end up paying. They told me I will be the first one to have the shock sensor installed so obviously there was no one before me. eek!

Well it's too good to be true for me - my dealer said that it isn't free and it's going to cost me at least $100 to have it installed. The only part that is free is the plate. I will then get the $100 rebate towards the part/install of the sensor.

Not to mention its back ordered, so I have to go in just to open up a workorder so that I can get the deal past March 1st.

Joe - if you're doing it for free, can I come see you instead?

[RedRaptor]

See my post in this thread about dealerships charging for the OEM shock sensor. The problem is Mazda Canada is not being clear on if it should be free or if the customer should be charged. Dealerships of course will never do any work for free until its cast in stone from God or from Mazda Canada.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=259955&postcount=234

[jstro]

The reason why the newer 3s aren't part of this recall is because the door locking mechanism and alarm issue are fixed. Therefor there is no implied need to recall those cars for either the plate OR the shock sensor. Your cars don't need them so you're not part of the recall. Be happy you're not because your car is all the more secure.

I certainly see what you're saying regarding the reinforcement plate already being installed in the post-Jan '07 builds from the factory - that totally makes sense. However, Mazda has determined that an appropriate fix for all pre-Jan '07 cars is the same plate plus a shock sensor - they're "warrantying" (if that's a word) it as such.

So, at the end of the day, when the recalls are done, the fixes will be:
Pre-Jan '07 cars: reinforcing plate + shock sensor
Post-Jan '07 cars: reinforcing plate only.

That's why I say the post-Jan '07 cars are more vulnerable. I realize that if someone wants to get in the car, they're going to do it regardless (by breaking a window or forcing the door open some other way). However, at least the shock sensor provides some additional measure of protection that Mazda feels is necessary, since they're extending this offer in the first place.

I agree also that not extending the shock sensor offer to all owners, so everyone has the same fix in the end, is a cost-saving measure - from Mazda's perspective, of course they'd want to reduce their costs from having to engage in this recall campaign. However, as one of the consumers who comes out on the wrong end of the deal, it's hard not to be frustrated.

If anyone ends up convincing Mazda Canada to do this as a goodwill gesture, please let me know!

Anyhow, that's the end of my rant. Sorry for the long post. Still like my car. :)

[RedRaptor]

The reason why the OEM shock sensor is offered to post-Jan07 Mazda3s is more of a loyalty thing. The fact is, Mazda considers the Mazda3 "safe" after its had the door plate installed. They are offering the OEM shock sensor free of charge (even this is questionable at this point) to pre-Jan07 cars because they feel that these are the people who had to endure having their car doors kicked in by punks. So if you they do it for one pre-Jan07 customer who had his/her door kicked in, they can't just not do it for the rest of the pre-Jan07 customers.

Besides, the post-Jan07 owners definitely got more value for their car as a lot of features became standard that weren't on the older models.

You win some, you lose some. If you really care about the OEM shock sensor, then just pay for it to be installed or as do what cwp_sedan is doing by doing it himself.

Mazda can't make everyone happy.

[FLIPDADY]

Good news the shock sensors will be arriving soon. Word is that a few skids have arrived in Mississauga.

[cwp_sedan]

You win some, you lose some. If you really care about the OEM shock sensor, then just pay for it to be installed or as do what cwp_sedan is doing by doing it himself.

Mazda can't make everyone happy.

+1 :)


Good news the shock sensors will be arriving soon. Word is that a few skids have arrived in Mississauga.

I am hoping to hear from you soon then Joe. I have money in hand waiting :)

[jstro]

Besides, the post-Jan07 owners definitely got more value for their car as a lot of features became standard that weren't on the older models.

You win some, you lose some. If you really care about the OEM shock sensor, then just pay for it to be installed or as do what cwp_sedan is doing by doing it himself.

Mazda can't make everyone happy.

I suppose...I definitely am thankful for the toasty seat heaters this winter! :chuckle

[eqlso]

I've been trying to read up on this thread, but I'm still a little confused about all this. It seems like the talk mainly revolves around the GT; I have an '05 GS however, so how much difference is there going to be?

From my understanding, the GS is missing both the OEM shock sensor and the alarm. The plate for the door and the shock sensor will be installed for free. The alarm will most likely come with a cost, is this where the $100 rebate will be used for?

It would be great if someone could clarify for me :D

[tinyfist]

I just spoke with Stanley at MoT today (booked an appointment for an oil change tomorrow), and he told me that the plate was free, but the shock sensor would be $60 (after an instant rebate). I drive a GT.

I'll double check with him tomorrow morning when I drop off my car and let you guys know what he says! :)

Ps. He said they were backordered, so either way there is zero chance I will be getting it done tomorrow. :P

[cwp_sedan]

I've been trying to read up on this thread, but I'm still a little confused about all this. It seems like the talk mainly revolves around the GT; I have an '05 GS however, so how much difference is there going to be?

From my understanding, the GS is missing both the OEM shock sensor and the alarm. The plate for the door and the shock sensor will be installed for free. The alarm will most likely come with a cost, is this where the $100 rebate will be used for?

It would be great if someone could clarify for me :D

Since you are missing the OEM alarm, you will get $100 towards an alarm of your choice. I'm pretty sure that's how it's working. The plate will be done at no charge.

[eqlso]

Since you are missing the OEM alarm, you will get $100 towards an alarm of your choice. I'm pretty sure that's how it's working. The plate will be done at no charge.

So the alarm and the shock sensor are two separate units? Is it advisable to get the OEM alarm?

[cwp_sedan]

So the alarm and the shock sensor are two separate units? Is it advisable to get the OEM alarm?

Yes they are seperate. The shock sensor is just an add on unit unless you get the remote start (built in shock sensor).

In your case I would probably go aftermarket. I guess it all depends on what you are looking for functionality wise.

[RedRaptor]

I just spoke with Stanley at MoT today (booked an appointment for an oil change tomorrow), and he told me that the plate was free, but the shock sensor would be $60 (after an instant rebate). I drive a GT.

I'll double check with him tomorrow morning when I drop off my car and let you guys know what he says! :)

Ps. He said they were backordered, so either way there is zero chance I will be getting it done tomorrow. :P

This is why I don't service my car anymore at MoT. No offence to Joe because he is great. But the MoT service advisors are out to lunch sometimes. You better check with Joe to see what's going on.

[SilentJay]

Hmm... The plot thickens. I just spoke with a service advisor at MoT, and was told that since I drove a pre-Jan '07 GT, I get the door plate installed, but won't need a shock sensor since my car already comes with one? That doesn't sound right...

I've knocked into my car a few times (thankfully with a soft non-abrasive surface - aka my arse) with the "alarm" armed, but it hasn't done anything? If I can't get this straightened out at MoT, I might bring my car to the more local Mazda of Mississauga.

[cwp_sedan]

Hmm... The plot thickens. I just spoke with a service advisor at MoT, and was told that since I drove a pre-Jan '07 GT, I get the door plate installed, but won't need a shock sensor since my car already comes with one? That doesn't sound right...

I've knocked into my car a few times (thankfully with a soft non-abrasive surface - aka my arse) with the "alarm" armed, but it hasn't done anything? If I can't get this straightened out at MoT, I might bring my car to the more local Mazda of Mississauga.

He is wrong. Unless you added it or have a remote start then you don't have it. To check to see if you have it there should be a little box behind the passenger side kick panel.

[tinyfist]

Alright - I dropped it off with Stanley this morning and he confirmed for me what he told me on the phone yesterday.

Plate = free
Shock sensor = $160 (the $100 rebate for installing the shock sensor would be coming from MazdaCanada, so I would have to pay about $160 out of pocket).

[cwp_sedan]

Alright - I dropped it off with Stanley this morning and he confirmed for me what he told me on the phone yesterday.

Plate = free
Shock sensor = $160 (the $100 rebate for installing the shock sensor would be coming from MazdaCanada, so I would have to pay about $160 out of pocket).

Do you mean $60 out of pocket?

[SilentJay]

He is wrong. Unless you added it or have a remote start then you don't have it. To check to see if you have it there should be a little box behind the passenger side kick panel.

I doubt I have it, but i'll look at lunchtime or something. Paying $60 out of pocket still doesn't seem right when you can pay a little more for a full aftermarket system...

[tinyfist]

Do you mean $60 out of pocket?

Sorry. I mean I would have to pay $160 upfront, and then I guess submit a mail in rebate for the $100. Apologies for the confusion.

[cwp_sedan]

I doubt I have it, but i'll look at lunchtime or something. Paying $60 out of pocket still doesn't seem right when you can pay a little more for a full aftermarket system...

I don't need anything too crazy that's why the shock sensor upgrade is all I want/need. If I got expensive video/audio then maybe, but not right now.


Sorry. I mean I would have to pay $160 upfront, and then I guess submit a mail in rebate for the $100. Apologies for the confusion.

That's stupid. Eache dealer should have to file for the rebate.

[SilentJay]

Apparently a form is filled out at the dealership and is sent on your behalf.

[kid_icarus]

Apparently a form is filled out at the dealership and is sent on your behalf.

guess i'll be paying a visit to mississauga mazda tomorrow night lol

thanks for the update jay.

[tinyfist]

Thanks for the correction! I just assumed that I would be the one to fill it out. My bad.

[SilentJay]

Thanks for the correction! I just assumed that I would be the one to fill it out. My bad.


Thats what the service advisor told me. Then again, he also said that my GT came with a stock shock sensor... It'd only make sense for the dealership to send it in on our behalf.

[gqstunning]

Not sure if this was said already, but the guys at Avante said there would be no charge for parts or labour of installing the shock sensor for my GT when I asked yesterday.

[FLIPDADY]

Not sure if this was said already, but the guys at Avante said there would be no charge for parts or labour of installing the shock sensor for my GT when I asked yesterday.
You are correct. If you're car is affected by this issue then the door lock plate and the shock sensor will be installed at no cost to you. The shock sensor is an upgrade for all GT models only.

[SilentJay]

You are correct. If you're car is affected by this issue then the door lock plate and the shock sensor will be installed at no cost to you. The shock sensor is an upgrade for all GT models only.

So the guy I spoke to was misinformed, right? I do still get a shock sensor, and the GTs don't already have a shock sensor installed?

[MAZDA Kitten]

Wait ... LOL One more question. What if you are OUTSIDE of warranty do you still get the shock sensor (part & labour) free? I'm sorry for all these questions but I just wanna have all my facts straight when I go Sat morning
ooooh I am so excited! I didnt even know we could upgrade to an OEM shock sensor. Anyyyyyways

[Skarbro]

The first time my alarm goes off in the middle of the night because of a cat or something, I'm going to be cursing this thread. LOL :)

[MAZDA Kitten]

FFFFFFF man... can you set the sensitivity? I park my car outside 75% of the time. I have friggin cats humping on my car (no lie)

[cwp_sedan]

I think this goes beyond warranty. I think it's being applied to all vehicles pre Jan '07.

Yes you can set the sensitivity. Check out the last page in that PDF I posted before. :)

[FLIPDADY]

So the guy I spoke to was misinformed, right? I do still get a shock sensor, and the GTs don't already have a shock sensor installed?
That's right, I spoke to Stanley and the other guys already. The GT models only have the panic alarm. Shock sensor feature was a hidden upgrade until now.

[MAZDA Kitten]

I think this goes beyond warranty. I think it's being applied to all vehicles pre Jan '07.

Yes you can set the sensitivity. Check out the last page in that PDF I posted before. :)

Gotcha! I saved it at work and never got around to reading it :blush

[SilentJay]

That's right, I spoke to Stanley and the other guys already. The GT models only have the panic alarm. Shock sensor feature was a hidden upgrade until now.

Sweet deal, I thought something sounded fishy. I have an appointment to do my 16k + door recall next saturday. Would it be possible for you to set aside a shock sensor for me if it comes in by then Flip?

[FLIPDADY]

Okay boys/girls just got a shipment of shock sensors in today.

[cwp_sedan]

Okay boys/girls just got a shipment of shock sensors in today.

I'll be by today Joe!!!

[FLIPDADY]

I'll be by today Joe!!!
Aight Ryan.

[SilentJay]

Would it be possible for you to set aside a shock sensor for me if it comes in by my service appt Flip?

What say you, mr. Joe?

[Skarbro]

I'll be in today also to schedule an appointment.

[tinyfist]

That's right, I spoke to Stanley and the other guys already. The GT models only have the panic alarm. Shock sensor feature was a hidden upgrade until now.


Thanks Joe! That is awesome! I'll call Stanley next week for an appointment! :)

[kid_icarus]

damn mississauga mazda never returns my calls.

[SilentJay]

damn mississauga mazda never returns my calls.

Just might be worth the drive to MoT if they can reserve one for you I guess...

[kid_icarus]

Just might be worth the drive to MoT if they can reserve one for you I guess...

i just want my $100 rebate
i got a compustar setup already
so i'm not sure if they'll add another one for free lol

[SilentJay]

i just want my $100 rebate
i got a compustar setup already
so i'm not sure if they'll add another one for free lol

I was debating between a cheap remote starter/alarm and just the stock shock sensor. :bang

[HappyJappy]

Can this be installed at any mazda dealership or only the one I bought it from?

[cwp_sedan]

Can this be installed at any mazda dealership or only the one I bought it from?

It can be installed at any Mazda dealer.



Just so everyone knows. Those who are eligible for the door plate, and decide to get the shock sensor upgrade from Mazda, should get the parts and labour for FREE! If a dealer tries to charge you anything they are ripping you off! MOT is doing the installs free of charge since this is what is supposed to be done.

Again...DO NOT PAY FOR THE SHOCK SENSOR UPGRADE (if you are eligible for it)

[super_vixen]

Any dealer can install Jappy - just make sure that they have it in stock since most of them have been on backorder and most importantly, make sure you speak to them upfront about the cost/what is being done for free.

I'm scared to go into my dealer and have them charge me, since 4 days ago the guy said I would be paying at least $100 out of pocket for it.

[super_vixen]

Again...DO NOT PAY FOR THE SHOCK SENSOR UPGRADE (if you are eligible for it)

Is the only eligibility requirements are pre-jan 07 models and that they are a GT?

[cwp_sedan]

Is the only eligibility requirements are pre-jan 07 models and that they are a GT?

I think I saw something about a GX/GS on a rebate form but I'm not sure. I do know that the GTs get either a free shock sensor and installation or $100 rebate for having an aftermarket alarm. As for the exact month, etc. You'll have to have someone check the VIN. I have just looked into it enough to know some of this stuff.

[FLIPDADY]

Can this be installed at any mazda dealership or only the one I bought it from?
Any dealer of course.

[MAZDA Kitten]

Woo hoo! Got mine installed today
Didnt pay a dime (except my oil change and new plugs)

Both the door plate and shock sensor. Works amazingly well. I love it! I wish I had it sooner when my neighbours kids started playing vollyball and decided to use my car as a net :loco

Mountain Mazda :bana

[cwp_sedan]

This is what the shock sensor kit looks like. There is also 2 zip ties but they aren't in the picture.

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb106/cwp_sedan/Shock_Sensor_Kit.jpg

[cwp_sedan]

Look what I just found...For those interested in taking a chance and saving $40.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CODE-ALARM-SHOCK-SENSOR-SAE-PP-T20_W0QQitemZ230224965249QQihZ013QQcategoryZ75389Q QcmdZViewItem

This looks to be identical to Mazda's sensor, just with out the branding.:chuckle

[Noisy Crow]

The $160 installed price for the shock sensor... does/can the TM3 discount come off of that?

[Noisy Crow]

Excellent find! :bana2

I have left a message with the seller asking about shipping cost to Canada, for one unit and for ten units.



Look what I just found...For those interested in taking a chance and saving $40.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CODE-ALARM-SHOCK-SENSOR-SAE-PP-T20_W0QQitemZ230224965249QQihZ013QQcategoryZ75389Q QcmdZViewItem

This looks to be identical to Mazda's sensor, just with out the branding.:chuckle

[cwp_sedan]

The $160 installed price for the shock sensor... does/can the TM3 discount come off of that?

I doubt it. I will be doing the install soon. I already have the sensor from Mazda and have located the appropriate wires to tap into. I'm just going to confirm with someone who has had it done correctly by Mazda and then do a How-To for everyone. It's the easiest install ever. Practically anyone can do it.


That sensor looks to be the same. I would test it first before buying 10...

[Noisy Crow]

That sensor looks to be the same. I would test it first before buying 10...

That I will do :)

But if it works, and several people want them, then we may as will find out if we can save a few bucks on the shipping. I find that the shipping cost from US is usually either really cheap or really expensive.... usually the latter.

[cwp_sedan]

Well if shipping for 10+ or so is expensive to Canada let me know. I may be able to work something out by having it shipped to the US. ;)

[Skarbro]

If all goes well, mine will be installed Tuesday. I have to wait for them to order me a new foglight housing on Monday since I'm getting that replaced at the same time.

[cwp_sedan]

If all goes well, mine will be installed Tuesday. I have to wait for them to order me a new foglight housing on Monday since I'm getting that replaced at the same time.

:)

[Noisy Crow]

For those of us who might be trying the sensors on eBay... could one of you that has the OEM sensor kit check polarity of the diode jumper? Specifically, does the anode have the label, or is it the cathode?

Thanks!

[cwp_sedan]

For those of us who might be trying the sensors on eBay... could one of you that has the OEM sensor kit check polarity of the diode jumper? Specifically, does the anode have the label, or is it the cathode?

Thanks!

I can when I get home.

[cwp_sedan]

It says IN400 on the little anode or whatever it is :S That's all though.

[Noisy Crow]

Thanks for checking.
IN400 sounds like an incomplete number... generally you will see IN4004, or IN4007 etc. There also should be a stripe on one end... that's the cathode. Other easy way to check is to stick an ohmeter on it... the resistance will be much higher (should read as an open circuit) one way than the other.

I heard back from the eBay guy... $6 to ship one, $35 to ship ten. I'm going to order one, and then hopefully be able to take advantage of your "how-to" (the PDF we have access to is a bit vague on a couple of critical points :( ). If everything works out then I am willing to organize a GB of 10+ units...

[Azi]

The $160 installed price for the shock sensor... does/can the TM3 discount come off of that?

160 seems pretty high. ive seen quotes for like 102+tx installed (then minus the 100 from mazda). but the sensors have been backordered for a long time now. congrats to those that were able to get one.

[cwp_sedan]

160 seems pretty high. ive seen quotes for like 102+tx installed (then minus the 100 from mazda). but the sensors have been backordered for a long time now. congrats to those that were able to get one.

$160 seems about right. 1 hr labour and parts. I guess it just depends on where you get it done and for which price. Not all of use get the rebate, so I won't be paying for labour more than $20. It only takes about 5-10 min to install.

[super_vixen]

I am SO confused about this entire thing.

It's free. It's not. It's $100. It's $160. It's backordered. It's not backordered.

Does Mazda have ANY clue WTF they are doing?

[cwp_sedan]

I am SO confused about this entire thing.

It's free. It's not. It's $100. It's $160. It's backordered. It's not backordered.

Does Mazda have ANY clue WTF they are doing?

Mazda's approach on this was disorganized. Dealers are also confused so it's not making the situation any better.

If you are eligible for the "door fix"
If you get the shock sensor installed, it SHOULD be free.
or
If you have an aftermarket alarm then there is a rebate for $100.

Those not eligible for the "door fix" must pay for the part and labour if they want to add this sensor to their GT alarm. $100+

There has been a big shipment of shock sensors to dealers. Whether they have been all used or not I don't know.



You need to call your local dealer and find out what they are doing for this recall.

[Skarbro]

Make sure they do a VIN search. If you are eligible for the free install, it will show up on the screen.

[super_vixen]

How are they deeming you eligible though? What criteria is involved in that?

[cwp_sedan]

How are they deeming you eligible though? What criteria is involved in that?

Like Skarbro said, the VIN will tell. All Mazda 3 vehicles built prior to a certain date (approx Jan '07). Definitely call your dealer and they will tell you whether you are eligible.

[super_vixen]

I already did call..I have a 2004 Sport GT and not only was the guy confused (he said NO ONE will get it for free) but he said I'd have to pay at least $100 for it.

I don't trust the dealers (not much more than I'd trust hearing it from Mazda themselves). If my dealer was confused then he could be telling me whatever he wants to.

Hence, why I am also confused. I'm not going to pay for parts and labour on an item if I don't have to. I won't even bother getting it installed unless it's free (the shock sensor I'm referring to, because the plate is free for everyone pre-'07).

[Skarbro]

The person you spoke to was wrong. You need to speak with someone else, or another dealer.

[super_vixen]

well I spoke to the Service Manager...I doubt there would be anyone else at that dealer who would know about this more than him.

[cwp_sedan]

The person you spoke to was wrong. You need to speak with someone else, or another dealer.

+1

Just go to MOT in Toronto if you want it that bad.

[super_vixen]

If that was logistically possible before March 1st, I would have done so already.

And it's not that "I want it that bad" anyways - it's the principle behind this entire situation, yes? Disorganized doesn't even cut it.

[cwp_sedan]

If that was logistically possible before March 1st, I would have done so already.

And it's not that "I want it that bad" anyways - it's the principle behind this entire situation, yes? Disorganized doesn't even cut it.

I agree...you're lucky you even get the opportunity though. I don't even have the option for a free sensor upgrade.

[super_vixen]

I agree...you're lucky you even get the opportunity though. I don't even have the option for a free sensor upgrade.

But you have 2007 model right? So yours is supposed to be already equipped with a better theft system, non?

As an update: I called Mazda Canada and they said its entirely dealer dependent, not VIN dependent. Dealers will charge whatever they want for labour which is not regulated. The part is less than $100 and anyone who is being quoted more than $100 AFTER rebate is getting ripped off. She said they will open an investigation if that is the case (this is for the SHOCK SENSOR ONLY - the shock sensor alarm on any non-GT model is more). She told me to call my dealer and get a breakdown on part and install costs since there is such a vast difference between dealers in what they are charging.

So I called my dealer and well - Service Manager is away for a day or two and no one else there has any clue on what is going on, nor can they give me a price breakdown for the item/install. They do finally have some in stock (she said ONE in stock) and apparently since I called last week 3 more people are now in front of me waiting for this one part and to talk to the Service Manager.


Remind me why I bought a Mazda again? It definitely wasn't for their retarded service department.

[cwp_sedan]

But you have 2007 model right? So yours is supposed to be already equipped with a better theft system, non?

As an update: I called Mazda Canada and they said its entirely dealer dependent, not VIN dependent. Dealers will charge whatever they want for labour which is not regulated. The part is less than $100 and anyone who is being quoted more than $100 AFTER rebate is getting ripped off. She said they will open an investigation if that is the case (this is for the SHOCK SENSOR ONLY - the shock sensor alarm on any non-GT model is more). She told me to call my dealer and get a breakdown on part and install costs since there is such a vast difference between dealers in what they are charging.

So I called my dealer and well - Service Manager is away for a day or two and no one else there has any clue on what is going on, nor can they give me a price breakdown for the item/install. They do finally have some in stock (she said ONE in stock) and apparently since I called last week 3 more people are now in front of me waiting for this one part and to talk to the Service Manager.


Remind me why I bought a Mazda again? It definitely wasn't for their retarded service department.

No...the only difference is that my 2007 (built after Jan 2007) has the door plate installed. That's it.

Call MOT then and just get it done there. Drama and problems resolved.

[WLS ZMZM]

okay okay.... heres what I want to know.... If we own a pre jan 2007 GT... we get the door upgrade and the shock sensor at no charge??? Now do we have to wait for the second letter or just the initial letter from Mazda Canada? And I've seen conflicting comments about whether or not it has to be done before 1 March for the Shock sensor.

Flippy/Biz some clarification on this would be most appreciated

[cwp_sedan]

okay okay.... heres what I want to know.... If we own a pre jan 2007 GT... we get the door upgrade and the shock sensor at no charge??? Now do we have to wait for the second letter or just the initial letter from Mazda Canada? And I've seen conflicting comments about whether or not it has to be done before 1 March for the Shock sensor.

Flippy/Biz some clarification on this would be most appreciated

Just call and make an appointment...don't wait for another letter.

[WLS ZMZM]

Well then Looks like avante has a few things to take care of on my car :chuckle

[cwp_sedan]

Well then Looks like avante has a few things to take care of on my car :chuckle

Avante may try to charge you though...just a heads up

[WLS ZMZM]

I'll just have to have a little talk with Teddy boy.. and if he tries to charge me I'll have to go talk to Emilio.... they haven't screwed me before so I'll give them a chance.. maybe I'll call Emilio first to see what he has to say or just save soem trouble and head to MoT... at least this way I can go bug Jeff as the car get's worked on :chuckle

[super_vixen]

No...the only difference is that my 2007 (built after Jan 2007) has the door plate installed. That's it.

Call MOT then and just get it done there. Drama and problems resolved.

I'd have to GET to MOT before Saturday, which is where the issue lies. FT in school, PT work, run my own business, have a child and live an hour away from the dealer. Not the easiest to fit into the schedule when my free time lies between 10pm and 7am.

[cwp_sedan]

I'd have to GET to MOT before Saturday, which is where the issue lies. FT in school, PT work, run my own business, have a child and live an hour away from the dealer. Not the easiest to fit into the schedule when my free time lies between 10pm and 7am.

I would call them and talk to them. They may still do it. Only they will know. I'm definitely no psychic. :)

[super_vixen]

wow - and it takes 3-4 hours to install.

[WLS ZMZM]

Spoke to Anthony at Avante, the parts are in for the doors, and they are also honouring the free install of the oem shock sensor on the GT models.

[Skarbro]

Mine's getting installed tomorrow.:bana2

[WLS ZMZM]

where are you taking yours?? and when did you book your appt?? Avante told me they are booking for next week.

[MAZDA Kitten]

Heather... they are definitely free. (I have an 04 too)
Service manager at my dealership told me that dealers received a letter NOT TO CHARGE CUSTOMERS
What the hell are these guys smoking at your dealer?? :loco

And they will still do it for you after March 1st since the parts are on back order
I guess I got lucky because I called the next day after I got my letter so when all the parts came in I went had everything done with no issues.
And it doesnt take 4 hours to install this thing. (my car was in there for 3 hours it had an oil change done, spark plugs changed and door plate and shock sensor)

Ughhh I get so frustrated reading your posts about this stupid dealer. First the gas thing now this :bang

[Skarbro]

I was told about 4 hours as well. I'm assuming that that is the recommended labour time.

WLS - PMed...

[MAZDA Kitten]

^^^ hmm yeah true they must be getting that # somewhere i guess
My car was the first one to get it done at my dealer (I guess I was the guinea pig heheheh)

[super_vixen]

Heather... they are definitely free. (I have an 04 too)
Service manager at my dealership told me that dealers received a letter NOT TO CHARGE CUSTOMERS
What the hell are these guys smoking at your dealer?? :loco

And they will still do it for you after March 1st since the parts are on back order
I guess I got lucky because I called the next day after I got my letter so when all the parts came in I went had everything done with no issues.
And it doesnt take 4 hours to install this thing. (my car was in there for 3 hours it had an oil change done, spark plugs changed and door plate and shock sensor)

Ughhh I get so frustrated reading your posts about this stupid dealer. First the gas thing now this :bang

Oh MK! You're telling me! I'm ready to drive my car into one of these dealers and I don't mean in a nice leisurely fashion!

I can't even get a 2 way shuttle from MOT to York U...its 1 intersection out of their boundary so they can only do 1 way. This is another reason I want to go to my LOCAL dealer! I'll call my dealer tomorrow and see if he's been smacked around by Mazda Canada yet.

[WLS ZMZM]

thanks for the reply Skarbro

[MAZDA Kitten]

^^^
GOOD LUCK!!! Keep us posted!

How about you get Mazda Canada to email you advising that you shouldn't be charged for this and just take the email print out with with you when you get this done

[super_vixen]

Well Mazda Canada didn't say I shouldn't be charged. When I called them today she said I might be charged depending on the labour cost, but the part itself is under $100, so I shouldn't be charged an excessive amount (meaning anything around $100 is normal). That's why I'm so confused, cause MOT was very adamant that this was 100% free and covered and all dealers should be offering this to GT's that are pre-07, yet even Mazda Canada didn't say that.

[Flagrum_3]

Super_Vixen, I just got off the phone with Russell at Scarboro Mazda and this is what he said; pre 07' GT model vehicles will get the plates and sensors installed free of charge, there is a problem with dealers not getting the amount of parts ordered so the March 1st date has been waived aslong as you call and they make up a workorder prior to that date....So your local dealer is again giving you the runabout to say it nicely.I would call them up and give them hell for not being straightforward with you again, but would suggest doing the work somewhere else, (you can't trust them).


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[super_vixen]

Super_Vixen, I just got off the phone with Russell at Scarboro Mazda and this is what he said; pre 07' GT model vehicles will get the plates and sensors installed free of charge, there is a problem with dealers not getting the amount of parts ordered so the March 1st date has been waived aslong as you call and they make up a workorder prior to that date....So your local dealer is again giving you the runabout to say it nicely.I would call them up and give them hell for not being straightforward with you again, but would suggest doing the work somewhere else, (you can't trust them).


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Thanks Flagrum - sadly, this is a DIFFERENT local dealer than I was dealing with for the original issue. Apparently both my local dealers are stupid.

Can a dealer make up a workorder without having my car in the shop? My dealer said I have to bring it in for that, but again - why drive in unless the work is being done.

[Flagrum_3]

Thanks Flagrum - sadly, this is a DIFFERENT local dealer than I was dealing with for the original issue. Apparently both my local dealers are stupid.

Can a dealer make up a workorder without having my car in the shop? My dealer said I have to bring it in for that, but again - why drive in unless the work is being done.

Well I just did it over the phone with Russell, about an hour ago!!...just needed my phone no and mileage....so I'm set, as soon as they get the parts.



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[chunkinstien]

Well just got mine done today, along with another recall item, something about the Auto Transmission. I have the code on my receipt, the guy said something about a shaft or something a bad part with the tranny.

I got there at 8:50 left just around 11:30ish, with my regular service. Excellent once again at Scarborough Mazda.

I think they purposely make me sit there in the RX-8, thinking how I can swing the payments. (such a sweet ride!)

The second recall was a bit of a surprise, but I am very happy with the service to date. Maybe they are all nice to me because I went off on them asking why I can't use my Mazda bucks towards accessories (only good for a new car) .

But it was quick and painless.

[super_vixen]

second recall?

Any specific info on this tranny issue?

[cwp_sedan]

+1 on the tranny thing. I heard about it a little while ago. It's just a little connector or something. Leave that question for another thread though. I think that will be coming up soon. Some 2007+ already have this corrected.

[gqstunning]

Oh MK! You're telling me! I'm ready to drive my car into one of these dealers and I don't mean in a nice leisurely fashion!

I can't even get a 2 way shuttle from MOT to York U...its 1 intersection out of their boundary so they can only do 1 way. This is another reason I want to go to my LOCAL dealer! I'll call my dealer tomorrow and see if he's been smacked around by Mazda Canada yet.

Hey I would just go to Avante. They fixed the door without charging me. They got the sensors and told me I didn't have to pay for parts and labour. They will try to squeeze u into their schedule on short notice if ur flexible. And their shuttle gave me a ride to the YMCA at Sheppard and Bayview! No problems with Avante over here!

[tinyfist]

Well, I spoke to Stanley at MoT again. He told me that he would have to look it up and call me back, as not all 2004 GTs will have the shock sensor covered. I'm so confused. :(

[Flagrum_3]

Well, I spoke to Stanley at MoT again. He told me that he would have to look it up and call me back, as not all 2004 GTs will have the shock sensor covered. I'm so confused. :(

I think its more like Stanleys confused.:chuckle

Rest assured, if you've read all posts, you'd see that several people have had it done already.Remember all pre 07' GTs are covered.


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[Skarbro]

Mine's getting done today. I just hope they don't bounce tennis balls off my windshield. LOL

[cwp_sedan]

Mine's getting done today. I just hope they don't bounce tennis balls off my windshield. LOL

:chuckle

[FLIPDADY]

Mine's getting done today. I just hope they don't bounce tennis balls off my windshield. LOL
No just my fists!:chuckle

[cwp_sedan]

No just my fists!:chuckle

What a nice guy...going to test it out for ya!! :pop

[Skarbro]

Bastard! :D

[JonsMazda]

Getting mines installed at Mississauga Mazda tomorrow (free of charge) plus getting $100. :chuckle

[Skarbro]

Got my car back. No charge for everything. I tried hard to set off the shock sensor by rocking the car and knocking on the windows but I couldn't. I will have to open it up and see if I can make it more sensitive.

[Noisy Crow]

Have you tried a tennis ball? Or a baseball? Or a baseball bat?:chuckle

[Skarbro]

Have you tried a tennis ball? Or a baseball? Or a baseball bat?:chuckle

Nope!

[MAZDA Kitten]

I hit the windshield and it goes off

[cwp_sedan]

I hit the windshield and it goes off

Extra sensitive...alarm :chuckle

[MAZDA Kitten]

Its to prevent those neigbourhood cats making babies on my hood :loco

[Skarbro]

That's what I want. I really hope that it's installed properly.

[super_vixen]

I'm getting mine done tomorrow at one of my local dealers. I called the Service manager this morning and he tried to tell me I "misunderstood him" on the sensor being covered.

Hmmm - don't think so buddy. When I say "and this recall is free of charge, right?" and you say "no - it's going to cost you xxx" then I really don't think I misunderstood you at all. You've obviously been informed of what should be going on and are now trying to cover your ass. Idiots.

Anyways - tomorrow it will be done. and if they try and charge me a dime, there will be hell to pay. Don't piss a redhead off.

[cwp_sedan]

That's what I want. I really hope that it's installed properly.

Ken, just check the sensitivity and if it's low crank it up. I'm sure that's the only issue with it.

[SilentJay]

No just my fists!:chuckle

Joe (Mr. Flipdady? Mr. dady? I dunno what you prefer...), can you see if I can get my shock sensor put in when I come in for the door-plate/oil change this saturday? I've tried to call this morning, and like the last time I tried to reach Jeff, I was transferred around and hung up on. I guess they really don't like me there :chuckle

[FLIPDADY]

Joe (Mr. Flipdady? Mr. dady? I dunno what you prefer...), can you see if I can get my shock sensor put in when I come in for the door-plate/oil change this saturday? I've tried to call this morning, and like the last time I tried to reach Jeff, I was transferred around and hung up on. I guess they really don't like me there :chuckle
Shoot me all your info. Saturday's might not work since the job is pretty labor intensive. Best bet is a weekday. Just give Sara a call at 416-642-7777 and let her know that the only time you can come in is Saturday.

BTW, Stanley is no longer with us at MOT just for those that care.

[MAZDA Kitten]

I'm getting mine done tomorrow

Glad you got it all sorted! :bana2

[SilentJay]

Shoot me all your info. Saturday's might not work since the job is pretty labor intensive. Best bet is a weekday. Just give Sara a call at 416-642-7777 and let her know that the only time you can come in is Saturday.

BTW, Stanley is no longer with us at MOT just for those that care.

PMed you with my information - Thanks!!

[tinyfist]

Shoot me all your info. Saturday's might not work since the job is pretty labor intensive. Best bet is a weekday. Just give Sara a call at 416-642-7777 and let her know that the only time you can come in is Saturday.

BTW, Stanley is no longer with us at MOT just for those that care.

Oh no! Stanley's gone? That is too bad! I liked dealing with him. He was always professional. :(

[Skarbro]

OK I just opened it up and checked. The sensitivity was way down, so I cranked it to maximum per the instructions. Now it works perfectly. Light hits do nothing. Heavy hits set off the alarm. Cool upgrade indeed. I have pics which I will be posting as soon as my kid is off of my lap. LOL

[3GFX]

I'm sitting the MOT showroom right now, getting the shock sensor and plate done. Made some light chat with Joe and just enjoying the wireless. Jolene (saleswoman) keeps passing by, not bad. The chick at the front desk of the showroom ain't bad either.

Ahhh MOT...I would live here if I could, such a nice dealership!

[cwp_sedan]

I'm sitting the MOT showroom right now, getting the shock sensor and plate done. Made some light chat with Joe and just enjoying the wireless. Jolene (saleswoman) keeps passing by, not bad. The chick at the front desk of the showroom ain't bad either.

Ahhh MOT...I would live here if I could, such a nice dealership!

:pop Maybe I will bring my GFs psp there on Fri.

[Skarbro]

Here are some pics. Incidentally, they did a great job at making everything neat and tight.

You can see the shock sensor here with the adjustment knob:

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/8204/img0808iw3.jpg

And here are all the wire taps:

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/5910/img0809tu9.jpg

[Flagrum_3]

OK I just opened it up and checked. The sensitivity was way down, so I cranked it to maximum per the instructions. Now it works perfectly. Light hits do nothing. Heavy hits set off the alarm. Cool upgrade indeed. I have pics which I will be posting as soon as my kid is off of my lap. LOL

Hey Skarbro, where exactly do they install the sensor? ...and I'm wondering about the sensitivity, I don't know if putting it on maximum is a good idea, only because sometimes, low frequency vibrations (such has trucks or certain exhausts), can set them off...obviously it all depends on where your vehicle is parked most of the time, but I notice in my underground lots of peoples alarms are set off in that manner (sometimes by my exhaust note :chuckle)...So I would be interested if you could get back to us on how you find that setting works.:)

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[3GFX]

+1 some people's systems will set it off!

[Skarbro]

See CWP's posted instructions in an earlier post. It's installed on the passenger side near the door sill.

The instructions say to first set it at max and if it doesn't set off with a light hit, but it does with a heavy hit, then it is correct and you don't have to do anymore adjustments.

Its' actually not THAT sensitive. It does take a good whap to set it off. But I'm sure some insane systems would set it off like you guys said. I'm not too worried though. Just going to keep it like this and adjust it later if I need to.

[cwp_sedan]

See CWP's posted instructions in an earlier post. It's installed on the passenger side near the door sill.

The instructions say to first set it at max and if it doesn't set off with a light hit, but it does with a heavy hit, then it is correct and you don't have to do anymore adjustments.

Its' actually not THAT sensitive. It does take a good whap to set it off. But I'm sure some insane systems would set it off like you guys said. I'm not too worried though. Just going to keep it like this and adjust it later if I need to.

+1

Here is the link to the PDF Shock Sensor Install PDF (http://www.mediafire.com/?81eyoztgdhg)

I will be doing a full How-To once I install mine.

[Flagrum_3]

See CWP's posted instructions in an earlier post. It's installed on the passenger side near the door sill.

The instructions say to first set it at max and if it doesn't set off with a light hit, but it does with a heavy hit, then it is correct and you don't have to do anymore adjustments.

Its' actually not THAT sensitive. It does take a good whap to set it off. But I'm sure some insane systems would set it off like you guys said. I'm not too worried though. Just going to keep it like this and adjust it later if I need to.

That's why I asked you (or anyone else who's set it high), to get back on it!..., banging the car light or hard is one thing, low frequency vibrations is another, so it will just be a matter of observation over time to be sure.


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[kid_icarus]

Getting mines installed at Mississauga Mazda tomorrow (free of charge) plus getting $100. :chuckle

yeah tiffany the manager called me and told me to bring in my papers/receipts for the compustar i installed
so i'll be getting it done at mississauga mazda as well


jon you're only installing the door plate right?
they're not going to install another shock sensor for free + give you 100 backk are they?

[3GFX]

Just got back and god everything done. May I mention how much I love MOT again?

I tested out the car by giving er a good rock and the alarm went off. When I have time I'll set er up more sensative but I'm pleased.

[super_vixen]

Mine is done! Only took them 6.5 hours!

I gave the car a rock and also gave the windshield a good hit but the alarm didn't go off. When it's not -20 I'll open up the panel and adjust the sensitivity to make sure it works.

I was apparently the first at my dealer to have it installed, and no offence to them, but I want to make sure it actually works.

And yay for no charge!

[cwp_sedan]

Mine is done! Only took them 6.5 hours!

I gave the car a rock and also gave the windshield a good hit but the alarm didn't go off. When it's not -20 I'll open up the panel and adjust the sensitivity to make sure it works.

I was apparently the first at my dealer to have it installed, and no offence to them, but I want to make sure it actually works.

And yay for no charge!

That's great you got it for no charge! :)

[--StayFly--]

when you get the senser instailed do they give you a new remote or something and how do you turn it on do you have to press the lock bottom two time to here the hook and then its turn on?

[--StayFly--]

and people with the gs model mazda how much did you have to pay

[cwp_sedan]

when you get the senser instailed do they give you a new remote or something and how do you turn it on do you have to press the lock bottom two time to here the hook and then its turn on?

It is activated when you lock the doors like you normally would. Nothing changes remote wise, you still keep your original remote


and people with the gs model mazda how much did you have to pay

Unfortunately anyone with a GX or GS would have to have the Mazda alarm installed and then have it added. That would be a lot of money. Personally I would just buy an aftermarket alarm if this was the case.

[dj_chinaman2097]

Today at Erin Mills Mazda I had the plate installed and my Compustar invoice processed for the rebate. It took about an hour and 30 minutes to install the plate into my '06 GT model. Plate and installation was free.

Frank the service manager says they have the plates but are still waiting on their order of shock sensors.

Robin at the service desk mentioned my third-party alarm invoice would be just the second she has processed so far for the rebate. The rebate will take at least a month to be approved by Mazda Canada. Then they will issue a cheque.

She also mentioned that so far not many people have gone to get the fix done at their dealership.

So if you're in the area and just need the plate, you can make an appointment at Erin Mills. They are fully aware of the door issue and fix.

[--StayFly--]

Unfortunately anyone with a GX or GS would have to have the Mazda alarm installed and then have it added. That would be a lot of money. Personally I would just buy an aftermarket alarm if this was the case.[/QUOTE]

how much does it normaly cost cause i call my local mazda and they said it would cost under 100$ to get the plates for the door and the shock senser

[cwp_sedan]

Unfortunately anyone with a GX or GS would have to have the Mazda alarm installed and then have it added. That would be a lot of money. Personally I would just buy an aftermarket alarm if this was the case.[/QUOTE]

how much does it normaly cost cause i call my local mazda and they said it would cost under 100$ to get the plates for the door and the shock senser

If you already have the stock alarm then it should be a free upgrade. If you don't have the stock alarm it will be a lot more. I don't know the price though off hand.

[--StayFly--]

If you already have the stock alarm then it should be a free upgrade. If you don't have the stock alarm it will be a lot more. I don't know the price though off hand.


how do you know if u have the stock alarm cause i bought my car used and i dont know if i have it or not i have the gs model

[3GFX]

Well here's an easy check...you key fob. Does it have a red button with an exclamation mark. Push and hold it down. See what happens ;)

Or put down your window and lock the car. Then reach your hand through the window and unlock and open the door.


....I believe GS/GT have alarms (keyless entry) stock.

[--StayFly--]

Well here's an easy check...you key fob. Does it have a red button with an exclamation mark. Push and hold it down. See what happens ;)

Or put down your window and lock the car. Then reach your hand through the window and unlock and open the door.


....I believe GS/GT have alarms (keyless entry) stock.

ya my key has the red bottom on it so i think it has the alarm

[SilentJay]

ya my key has the red bottom on it so i think it has the alarm

Press it and see if your car goes nuts.

[--StayFly--]

lol ya li try it tommrow cause it kind of late but i think the horn goes off

[Skarbro]

Is that really confirmation that it has the alarm? My Corolla doesn't have a factory alarm, but it does have a panic button that makes the horn honk repeatedly like our factory alarm.

The best test is to sit inside your car, lock the doors with the fob, then unlock and open the door manually. If the car honks, then you have an alarm.

[eqlso]

The best test is to sit inside your car, lock the doors with the fob, then unlock and open the door manually. If the car honks, then you have an alarm.

I just tried that. No alarms go on. I have the red button on my remote though and that makes the horn sound repeatly. So GS = no alarm (unless the sports package gives you it, which I doubt).

[--StayFly--]

+1 i just try and the alarm didnt come on so i guess i dont have it

[RedRaptor]

Only the GTs come with the factory alarm.

[FLIPDADY]

Here try this, lock the door then unlock your door using your key only. If the horn sounds then you have an alarm.

[tinyfist]

Dropped off my car this morning at MoT (sadly, no Stanley :() and picking it up after work today. Finally met Joe! :)

[Ahnee]

Just wondering if anyone has any comments (good and bad) on the shock sensor alarm (from the Mazda Canada letter). My dealer said it would cost approx $60 + tax after the rebate. Said if anything touched the car, the current panic button sound would start but you won't know it was going off if you weren't within hearing distance. So unlike the 2-way paging alarm systems. Has anyone got this installed on their car?

Also, Skarbro mentioned "squeaky wheels"? What's this about? Mine is not a squeak...more like a shrill squeal/scream. =(

(Sorry if there is another post on this already - first time posting)

[cwp_sedan]

Just wondering if anyone has any comments (good and bad) on the shock sensor alarm (from the Mazda Canada letter). My dealer said it would cost approx $60 + tax after the rebate. Said if anything touched the car, the current panic button sound would start but you won't know it was going off if you weren't within hearing distance. So unlike the 2-way paging alarm systems. Has anyone got this installed on their car?

Also, Skarbro mentioned "squeaky wheels"? What's this about? Mine is not a squeak...more like a shrill squeal/scream. =(

(Sorry if there is another post on this already - first time posting)

If you have the GT the install and parts should be coverd. You shouldn't have to pay anything. This shock sensor upgrade is really for those individuals who only want the best of the stock alarm from Mazda. If you want to go the aftermarket route then definitely go ahead.

A few people have had it installed. If you read further up you will see their opinions of it.

[Skarbro]

Just wondering if anyone has any comments (good and bad) on the shock sensor alarm (from the Mazda Canada letter). My dealer said it would cost approx $60 + tax after the rebate. Said if anything touched the car, the current panic button sound would start but you won't know it was going off if you weren't within hearing distance. So unlike the 2-way paging alarm systems. Has anyone got this installed on their car?

Also, Skarbro mentioned "squeaky wheels"? What's this about? Mine is not a squeak...more like a shrill squeal/scream. =(

(Sorry if there is another post on this already - first time posting)
The only complaint I have is that mine seems to have a low sensitivity even on the highest setting. I tried to set it off this morning but couldn't. Maybe because it was cold?

And what are you talking about, "squeaky wheels"? I don't remember posting that!

[RedRaptor]

Just an FYI. I had an appointment booked with Avante this Saturday morning to fix the Door Lock Issue and the GT Shock Sensor installation. I received a call today from Raymond Chung from Avante saying my appointment will need to be rescheduled since they ran out of parts for the Door Lock Fix. The sensors are in shock but Avante insists they would like to do both of them at the sametime instead of having two appointments. They also said they opened the workorder for me so that I won't get into conflicts with the March 1st, 2008 deadline.

I wasn't aware that this deadline applied to the GT Shock Sensor. I thought it was only for owners who have an aftermarket alarm installed. Anyways, its pretty sneaky of Mazda not to really publicize the March 1st deadline. If I wasn't a TM3er, I would never even knew about it.

[cwp_sedan]

Just an FYI. I had an appointment booked with Avante this Saturday morning to fix the Door Lock Issue and the GT Shock Sensor installation. I received a call today from Raymond Chung from Avante saying my appointment will need to be rescheduled since they ran out of parts for the Door Lock Fix. The sensors are in shock but Avante insists they would like to do both of them at the sametime instead of having two appointments. They also said they opened the workorder for me so that I won't get into conflicts with the March 1st, 2008 deadline.

I wasn't aware that this deadline applied to the GT Shock Sensor. I thought it was only for owners who have an aftermarket alarm installed. Anyways, its pretty sneaky of Mazda not to really publicize the March 1st deadline. If I wasn't a TM3er, I would never even knew about it.

Yep...I "guess" that's the route they are going. Stupid if you ask me.

Check this post out...
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=262800&postcount=353

[--StayFly--]

i got my Shock Sensor installed today where would you find

[cwp_sedan]

i got my Shock Sensor installed today where would you find

where would you find what?

[--StayFly--]

where would you find what?

the shock sensor

[Noisy Crow]

cwp_sedan posted the install instructions here... you will see that the sensor is under a plastic molding in the passenger footwell.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showpost.php?p=263509&postcount=389


the shock sensor

[tinyfist]

Got my plate and shock sensor done! Picked it up from MoT last night. Everything works like a charm! I pounded on the windshield lightly and it alarm went off! Woo!

[Skarbro]

Got my plate and shock sensor done! Picked it up from MoT last night. Everything works like a charm! I pounded on the windshield lightly and it alarm went off! Woo!
Hmm... Mine takes some pounding to get it to go off at max setting. I guess the force of breaking a window would set it off, but light hits won't.

[doughboyr6]

i made an appointment yesterday for today....not sure if they already did the work order....she did ask for my mileage and phone #. I hope she did...

Erin Mills Mazda is advising that the door plate is free (parts/labour), but the shock sensor is a $60 part + labour ($95). So after the rebate, i only have to pay $60...

I'm gonna call them now

[SilentJay]

Wait, was that you I saw earlier at MoT? I'm currently sitting in the waiting area... hour 2... So hungry...

[doughboyr6]

nope, i'm at hoem right now

[doughboyr6]

i called and the guy said the door lock mechanism is free....but not sure about the sensor...the lady who wrote up my work order yesterday said it would be charaged....so i'll find out when i go in later today.

[doughboyr6]

i went in today for my appointment and raised the issue that other dealerships are doing it for free....and because the service manager was not in to make the decision, they said to hold off...

the work order was already put in for March 1, so they said it will still be ok for the $100 rebate either way.

So i'll be following up on monday

[Gizzmo_jr]

Purchased the shock sensor yesterday, manual install today. No problems, the instructions that my dealership printed for me are the same cwp_sedan gave. Straight forward and simple.

[3GFX]

There is a special code the dealer needs to put into their work order/system for the shock sensor to be rebated. Labour is included 100%. Tell them to read over the bulletin again.

[--StayFly--]

i got my shock senser but i dont know if it works i have the gs model with no alarm

[cwp_sedan]

i got my shock senser but i dont know if it works i have the gs model with no alarm

Unfortunately the GS I don't think comes with an alarm and you can't just add it on to it. I've looked at the specs of all the models and only the GT has the anti-theft system. You should have asked your dealer if you could add it on. I would return it if I were you. :(

[cwp_sedan]

I just installed mine myself and it was a complete success. No issues what so ever. When cranked up it works very well.

[--StayFly--]

when i got my door plates instail i ask them if the can instail the shock sensors too and they said yes could they be liein

[cwp_sedan]

when i got my door plates instail i ask them if the can instail the shock sensors too and they said yes could they be liein

So are you saying they claim they installed it but it's not working? Or did you go on your own and buy it?

[--StayFly--]

no i took it to the dealer and they claim they instail it when i got my door plate instail

[cwp_sedan]

no i took it to the dealer and they claim they instail it when i got my door plate instail

Did you get a receipt? Is the door plate mentioned on it? If so, the shock sensor should be as well.

[--StayFly--]

they keep it because they said they have to mail it to mazda to get the 100$ rebate and they will mail it to me but dont u have to pay to get the shock sensor instail too? i never had to pay they said they will do it for free

[cwp_sedan]

they keep it because they said they have to mail it to mazda to get the 100$ rebate and they will mail it to me but dont u have to pay to get the shock sensor instail too? i never had to pay they said they will do it for free

If you get the rebate you won't get the shock sensor.

[--StayFly--]

i dont get it so why did they say they instail it than

[cwp_sedan]

i dont get it so why did they say they instail it than

Good question...

[MAZDA Kitten]

I just installed mine myself and it was a complete success. No issues what so ever. When cranked up it works very well.

you recommend turned on the highest sensitivity?
How sensitive is it? hehe

[cwp_sedan]

you recommend turned on the highest sensitivity?
How sensitive is it? hehe

No I don't, I personally think it's too sensitive. I turned it back a little. When it was all the way up if I hit the windshield with my palm firmly it would go off. I'll have to try it when it rains and is windy. If it doesn't go off it will be good. I want to see how it is with someone's exhaust or stereo. I kind of don't want it to go off too often... :)

[SilentJay]

I haven't adjusted mine, but I overheard someone asking the service advisor as far as what the setting will be when it leaves the service bay, and he replied "maximum sensitivity". I smacked my car pretty darn hard all over, no alarm reaction.

[Gizzmo_jr]

I had to dial mine back to minimum, then up in sensitivity just alittle to get the setting just right. On maximum, I found that just a knock on the glass would set it off, waaaay to sensitive.

[iconicrocket]

Damn it today is March 1st. Can I still get the shock sensor and fix for free? I have a 05 GT sedan.

[Skarbro]

Sounds like I got a defective one. Mine is cranked to max, but it isn't that sensitive. It still works with heavy hits though, but I want it more sensitive. I'll have to call the dealer to see if I can get it exchanged.

EDIT: I just went to test it again and it seems to have gotten more sensitive! A medium hit sets it off now. It's probably just about exactly where I want it when set to max. So I guess I might just leave it as is...

[cwp_sedan]

For those who don't get the install of the shock sensor for free and want to do it themselves. Here is a nice little How-To. Enjoy!!

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?p=264828#post264828

[WLS ZMZM]

Not too sure if they are still honouring it, I called a dealer I won't mention any names and was told too bad.... so I spoke to the sales rep that I bought the car from and he's talking to the service manager to find out... because I called in last week and was told they don't have them in stock... the sensors or the door plates as they are on back order but was told to call back this week... and same story... so I'm not exactly sure what's going on.. I'll post as soon as the dealer gets back to me.

[whiteomega]

my shock sensor was done for free today (or supposedly so..i haven't seen the work order yet as there are other things on it for which they need to order the parts..i'll find out hopefully in the next few days).

i *did* leave the dealership with the shock sensor installed and didn't pay a penny though :)

[--StayFly--]

after gettin my shock sensor instail when i press the lock button on my remote it locks the doors but the horn doesnt come on anyone esle havin this problem

[ZeroChalk]

I called the dealership this morning as well and was told they couldn't really do anything. Called up Mazda Canada and was told I was out of luck.

I never got the letter from Mazda. I wrote an email about how unfair this is.

[WLS ZMZM]

after gettin my shock sensor instail when i press the lock button on my remote it locks the doors but the horn doesnt come on anyone esle havin this problem

you might want to contact your dealer.. as its been mentioned before the gs models don't have an alarm... it's the GT model that comes with the alarm so if they installed a shock sensor in a car without an alarm, it's useless.. you might want to call them to double check.... I am still waiting for the dealership to call me back... if I don't get a call back I'll be calling back tomorrow... to find out wtf is going on..... or I might make a surprise visit.

[Noisy Crow]

Sounds like I got a defective one. Mine is cranked to max, but it isn't that sensitive. It still works with heavy hits though, but I want it more sensitive. I'll have to call the dealer to see if I can get it exchanged.

EDIT: I just went to test it again and it seems to have gotten more sensitive! A medium hit sets it off now. It's probably just about exactly where I want it when set to max. So I guess I might just leave it as is...

It also may not have been secured very tightly... the vibrations from driving around may have caused it get wedged in tighter. If it was loose it would have been isolated from the vibrations of you whacking the windshield.

[Skarbro]

I considered that. It's in pretty snug.

[SilentJay]

Ok, so I pulled out my invoice from my backpack to file it away when I looked at the back. It said in handwriting: "note, shock sensor not working, needs to come back during the week to check wiring"!! This is of course written on the back of an invoice that proclaims a completed shock sensor/door plate install.

Here I am, smacking my car thinking the sensitivity just needed to be turned up, when it wasn't even working to begin with! The MoT advisor didn't say ANYTHING to me - he just said that it was finished, and pushed me off to get cashed out for something!?

I came in at 7:30AM on a Saturday so that they'd have plenty of time to finish it, and left at around 12PM. Even though I was talking to them here and there through those few hours, nobody at ANY point told me that they were having troubles, or that it wasn't even installed properly!

Now i'm probably going to have to spend another weekend day there for them to correct the issue. Thats pretty shady on the MoT service advisor's behalf, I can't believe that'd happen after all the good reviews!

:flaming :bang :complain

[Skarbro]

Before you go back, check the adjust knob.

[SilentJay]

Before you go back, check the adjust knob.

Check that its turned up?

[--StayFly--]

my horn use to work before i instail it and after i instail it it doesnt work

[cwp_sedan]

my horn use to work before i instail it and after i instail it it doesnt work

The horn doesn't work at all even when you press it??

[--StayFly--]

before i got the shock sensor instail i would hear the horn and the light would flash too when i press the lock bottom two times now that i got the shock sensor instail i dont here the horn no more when i press it two times and the lights dont come on too. the lights only come on when i press unlock

[cwp_sedan]

before i got the shock sensor instail i would hear the horn and the light would flash too when i press the lock bottom two times now that i got the shock sensor instail i dont here the horn no more when i press it two times and the lights dont come on too. the lights only come on when i press unlock

That's interesting. I installed mine and everything works the way it did before. I would definitely go back where you had it installed. You do have the GT model correct?

[--StayFly--]

GS model and i got it instail at a mazda dealer

[--StayFly--]

and i set it to the highest level and when i try to set it off the alarm doesnt even go off

[cwp_sedan]

GS model and i got it instail at a mazda dealer


and i set it to the highest level and when i try to set it off the alarm doesnt even go off

Here's what I find a problem. The dealer should not have installed that on your car. I'm pretty sure it's not compatible. You have checked the passenger side kick panel and it is there, correct?

[--StayFly--]

ya it there when i turn it up the red light comes on and everthing and when they instail it the broke my door trim so they are goin to replace that for me too

[cwp_sedan]

Well if they tapped a power and ground on that side the light would come one. The problem is that I wonder what is going on when it's trying to send a signal. I would have them look at it and make 100% sure it's working before they leave. It still seems like something isn't right with how they installed it.

[--StayFly--]

ya im goin to have it check out when i go back

[--StayFly--]

do you know how to instail a sub and amp to the stock radio

[cwp_sedan]

do you know how to instail a sub and amp to the stock radio

Yes, but PM me about it.

[--StayFly--]

pm sent

[Skarbro]

Check that its turned up?
Yeah. Mine was turned way down and couldn't be triggered unless a truck hit my car. After I adjusted it, it works great.

[saintjames7]

Ajax Mazda is $%&*ing me around.

I took the car in on Feb22nd to get "SSA75 - SSP75 "aka" door lock issue" work done to my car. I had called a few days before to schedule the service and they told me they had everything in stock. After waiting for 2 1/2 hours they told me that they had installed the door plates but could not install the shock sensor as the one they had was for a RX-8 and not the Mazda3. But they would call me on the following monday to let me know when they would be getting them in.

I didn't here anything on the monday or the tuesday. So I called them on the wednesday to see if they had came in yet. They told be that they had just got a bunch delivered and they could schedule me in to install the sensor on Friday Feb29th. So I take the car in at 1:45pm for it's 2pm service. they told me it would take 1 1/2 to install. I thought great I can go and grab something to eat and I would have the car back no later 3:45pm since I had to go out to work in Brampton. I came back from Burger King at 3pm my car was still parked in the spot that I had left it with the windows covered in snow. I asked what was happening, why was my car still in the same spot? The woman tells me that the work had been don and the mechanic just put it back in the same spot and she was waiting on the paperwork. 15mins. go bye and I look outside to find my car gone. I ask the woman What's going on? And she now tells me that my car was still being worked on and they just backed my car out to let another out of the service bay.(Amazing how much snow my car was covered with, if it had just been put outside to move another car out)

3:45 comes, and they tell me that they will be finished in 5 more mins. Really should have been leaving for work at this time.

4:00 Almost finished "5 more mins."

4:15 "We have 3 mechanics working on it, 5 more mins" Trying to remain calm, should have been on my way to work 30mins ago

4:30 "The car is finished, will be backing it out any second"

4:45 My car is still inside, and the main woman I was dealing with has dissapeard. I am standing at the desk trying not to explode. I hear the mechanic telling the other receptionist that they cannot get the shock sensor to work and they dont have another one in stock.

What happend to the bunch they got delivered and a total of 5 hours and fifteen minutes wasted at the dealership.

[--StayFly--]

Ajax Mazda is $%&*ing me around.

I took the car in on Feb22nd to get "SSA75 - SSP75 "aka" door lock issue" work done to my car. I had called a few days before to schedule the service and they told me they had everything in stock. After waiting for 2 1/2 hours they told me that they had installed the door plates but could not install the shock sensor as the one they had was for a RX-8 and not the Mazda3. But they would call me on the following monday to let me know when they would be getting them in.

I didn't here anything on the monday or the tuesday. So I called them on the wednesday to see if they had came in yet. They told be that they had just got a bunch delivered and they could schedule me in to install the sensor on Friday Feb29th. So I take the car in at 1:45pm for it's 2pm service. they told me it would take 1 1/2 to install. I thought great I can go and grab something to eat and I would have the car back no later 3:45pm since I had to go out to work in Brampton. I came back from Burger King at 3pm my car was still parked in the spot that I had left it with the windows covered in snow. I asked what was happening, why was my car still in the same spot? The woman tells me that the work had been don and the mechanic just put it back in the same spot and she was waiting on the paperwork. 15mins. go bye and I look outside to find my car gone. I ask the woman What's going on? And she now tells me that my car was still being worked on and they just backed my car out to let another out of the service bay.(Amazing how much snow my car was covered with, if it had just been put outside to move another car out)

3:45 comes, and they tell me that they will be finished in 5 more mins. Really should have been leaving for work at this time.

4:00 Almost finished "5 more mins."

4:15 "We have 3 mechanics working on it, 5 more mins" Trying to remain calm, should have been on my way to work 30mins ago

4:30 "The car is finished, will be backing it out any second"

4:45 My car is still inside, and the main woman I was dealing with has dissapeard. I am standing at the desk trying not to explode. I hear the mechanic telling the other receptionist that they cannot get the shock sensor to work and they dont have another one in stock.

What happend to the bunch they got delivered and a total of 5 hours and fifteen minutes wasted at the dealership.

that where i took mines too doesnt work too

[SilentJay]

Ok, so I pulled out my invoice from my backpack to file it away when I looked at the back. It said in handwriting: "note, shock sensor not working, needs to come back during the week to check wiring"!! This is of course written on the back of an invoice that proclaims a completed shock sensor/door plate install.

Here I am, smacking my car thinking the sensitivity just needed to be turned up, when it wasn't even working to begin with! The MoT advisor didn't say ANYTHING to me - he just said that it was finished, and pushed me off to get cashed out for something!?

I came in at 7:30AM on a Saturday so that they'd have plenty of time to finish it, and left at around 12PM. Even though I was talking to them here and there through those few hours, nobody at ANY point told me that they were having troubles, or that it wasn't even installed properly!

Now i'm probably going to have to spend another weekend day there for them to correct the issue. Thats pretty shady on the MoT service advisor's behalf, I can't believe that'd happen after all the good reviews!

:flaming :bang :complain


Join the club... At least they told you it wasn't working, and didn't just shove you out the door...

[lamerking]

GS model and i got it instail at a mazda dealer

I don't mean to be rude or anything but I am confused as to why a shock sensor was installed on a GS? I thought the GS models did not have anti-theft and only the GT did?

I have seen the install with tapping into several different colour wires, and perhaps b/c you have a GS model, whichever coloured wire is for your light/horn, it doesn't trigger when you lock your doors twice thinking there is the anti theft there.

Just b/c the car honks and the lights flash does not necessarily mean you have anti-theft. All my other cars do that and they don't have anti theft.

I wish you the best of luck. I hope you get your issue resolved.

[WLS ZMZM]

so far I am not impressed with how the dealers are handling this issue... and more and more I think about it.. the 1st of march deadline.. is BS.... if it's an issue with the car it should be taken care of. Especially if they don't have all the parts that are required. What I'm curious to know is how these parts are on back order? Did Mazda not anticipate people coming back to get this fixed or are they sending out like 5 units to each dealer?

Regardless its now 12:45pm and I'm still waiting for a call back from the dealer since yesterday at 2pm... hafta say I'm not really impressed and this particular dealership continues to lose my respect........

[Gizzmo_jr]

Makes no sense, I had black and white pictures from the instructions and I got it done right in 20min. There's two things that render the sensors broken, wrong wires tapped into or the diode is in backwards.

And to StayFly, I think your beating a dead horse due to the fact the sheets everyone was given out specifically said GT models. Consider it lucky they actually tried to install it, do you know for sure you have a factory alarm system and not just keyless entry?

[SilentJay]

So I went outside and checked the sensor. The sensor is set on maximum. The MoT guy didn't even strapped the shock sensor properly. It was just dangling in the moulding area. That in itself is disappointing as well.

I called the service advisor and asked him why he didn't even mention that it wasn't working properly, his response was just "umm... no problem, no problem, bring it in."

[cwp_sedan]

So I went outside and checked the sensor. The sensor is set on maximum. The MoT guy didn't even strapped the shock sensor properly. It was just dangling in the moulding area. That in itself is disappointing as well.

I called the service advisor and asked him why he didn't even mention that it wasn't working properly, his response was just "umm... no problem, no problem, bring it in."

That's odd since I've heard so many others havd had good experiences with having it installed at MOT.

Glad I did it myself lol :chuckle

[jaM3ican]

has anyone tested how long the shock sensor will go off if it's triggered? as well is there any indication that it has been triggered upon returning to your vehicle?

Anyone tested this out yet?

[cwp_sedan]

has anyone tested how long the shock sensor will go off if it's triggered? as well is there any indication that it has been triggered upon returning to your vehicle?

Anyone tested this out yet?

Not that I know of. How long does the stock alarm go off for until it shuts off normally?

[FLIPDADY]

Not that I know of. How long does the stock alarm go off for until it shuts off normally?
Someone do a test run!:chuckle

[Skarbro]

Someone do a test run!:chuckle

Ok I'll do it in your driveway

[FLIPDADY]

Ok I'll do it in your driveway
Ditto!:chuckle

[cwp_sedan]

I haven't checked but would it not mention that in the manual?

EDIT: Found this in the manual...

"Turning on the alarm pressing the panic button once will trigger the alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and the following will occur:
- The horn sounds intermittently.
- The hazard warning lights flash."

Not sure if it would be the same with the alarm being activated or not...

[jaM3ican]

Shock Sensor Meet?

Let all get together and do this test.

Like to see how many tickets the cop can right if we are all doing it:):chuckle

[cwp_sedan]

I posted this in the How-To thread but I thought I would share this.

For testing the sensitivity, I would suggest pulling the wiper up off the windshield and then letting it go. I accidentally set off the alarm this morning when I was lifting the wipers up for the day (snow storm). I let one go and it hit the windshield and the impact was enough to set off the alarm.

[mazda lover]

I posted this in the How-To thread but I thought I would share this.

For testing the sensitivity, I would suggest pulling the wiper up off the windshield and then letting it go. I accidentally set off the alarm this morning when I was lifting the wipers up for the day (snow storm). I let one go and it hit the windshield and the impact was enough to set off the alarm.

can it be stopped if it goes off? or have to wait for the cycle to turn it off? how long will it go before shutting off?
Thanks

[cwp_sedan]

can it be stopped if it goes off? or have to wait for the cycle to turn it off? how long will it go before shutting off?
Thanks

Yeah, Just use the remote. It's the same alarm as before it's just now it can be set off by hitting the car, not just opening the door.

[Flagrum_3]

Got my plates and sensor installed this morning at Scarboro Mazda, only took 3 hours :chuckle , but I watched the technician install everything, he did a tip-top job and the poor guy was loosing money...Mazda only pays them .9 hrs.He set the sensativity slightly below max and it works perfect.

All in all a good experience, especially since it cost me nadda...Oh and the doors feel heavier now :chuckle


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[chinsterr]

...Oh and the doors feel heavier now :chuckle


That was the first thing I noticed when I got my car back from MOT .

[Noisy Crow]

took 3 hours :chuckle

THREE hours?!? :whoa How the heck does it take three hours to remove two pieces of trim and connect up six or so wires? From what I see in the instructions ½ hour should be about right if the mechanic has done the install before.... probably about 45 minutes if it is the first time.

[Flagrum_3]

THREE hours?!? :whoa How the heck does it take three hours to remove two pieces of trim and connect up six or so wires? From what I see in the instructions ½ hour should be about right if the mechanic has done the install before.... probably about 45 minutes if it is the first time.

He installed the plates also, plus it was the first time he'd installed the sensor and had to wait for a fax from Mazda, the tech that usually does the sensor installs called in late due to the storm.When I got there in the morning @ 8a.m. sharp there was no one there and the lot had not been plowed yet! I had to do some plowing of my own :chuckle


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[jaM3ican]

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For testing the sensitivity, I would suggest pulling the wiper up off the windshield and then letting it go. I accidentally set off the alarm this morning when I was lifting the wipers up for the day (snow storm). I let one go and it hit the windshield and the impact was enough to set off the alarm.

this happened to me too.

i am surprised these techs are taking so long to do the job. I watched a tech do an oil change, door lock and install a shock sensor in under an 1.5 hrs. I guess my dealership has a really good tech.

[--StayFly--]

And to StayFly, I think your beating a dead horse due to the fact the sheets everyone was given out specifically said GT models. Consider it lucky they actually tried to install it, do you know for sure you have a factory alarm system and not just keyless entry?[/QUOTE]


i only have keyless entry i try i tried ever possible way to set it off and it doesnt go off so i dont know

[Noisy Crow]

He installed the plates also, plus it was the first time he'd installed the sensor and had to wait for a fax from Mazda, the tech that usually does the sensor installs called in late due to the storm.When I got there in the morning @ 8a.m. sharp there was no one there and the lot had not been plowed yet! I had to do some plowing of my own :chuckle

I suppose one could argue that he took three hours.... and the thing works. Unlike some other installs! Hopefully they had good coffee..:chuckle

I haven't seen anyone talk about price for a bit... did that confusion get sorted out?

[tinyfist]

I suppose one could argue that he took three hours.... and the thing works. Unlike some other installs! Hopefully they had good coffee..:chuckle

I haven't seen anyone talk about price for a bit... did that confusion get sorted out?

Speaking for myself, I got the plate and sensor installed at no charge. :)

[super_vixen]

Question to those who have gotten the sensor install -

Should all the wires be sticking out of the carpet?

I haven't inspected it at all since it was too cold to really remove the door panel to adjust the sensitivity, but this morning I looked over and the entire piece of carpet where they installed the sensor was hanging off, and all the wires were exposed. I took a quick peek and, I've never taken off the panel before, so I dont know how the carpet stays secure under it, but they obviously didn't put it back right? I haven't had any passengers in my car since it was done, so it's definitely not right....

right?

Is this something I can fix or do I have to bring it back to the dealer?

[Skarbro]

Question to those who have gotten the sensor install -

Should all the wires be sticking out of the carpet?

I haven't inspected it at all since it was too cold to really remove the door panel to adjust the sensitivity, but this morning I looked over and the entire piece of carpet where they installed the sensor was hanging off, and all the wires were exposed. I took a quick peek and, I've never taken off the panel before, so I dont know how the carpet stays secure under it, but they obviously didn't put it back right? I haven't had any passengers in my car since it was done, so it's definitely not right....

right?

Is this something I can fix or do I have to bring it back to the dealer?
The carpet isn't supposed to be hanging out. It is held in place by the plastic panel. You can easily fix it yourself by prying the little clip and fixing the carpet in place under the panel.

[super_vixen]

The carpet isn't supposed to be hanging out. It is held in place by the plastic panel. You can easily fix it yourself by prying the little clip and fixing the carpet in place under the panel.

Thanks Skarbro! I will attempt it and see how it goes :) Glad to see Mazda doing a bang-up job once again!