Wiper arm rust [Archive]

bunchi

07-31-2008, 02:02 PM

I saw rust on my 2 front wiper arms, on the part where the arm folds when you raise the wiper. anybody have this problem? what did you do? car's 8 months old.....:complain

jstro

07-31-2008, 02:15 PM

There is a TSB if your car falls within the VIN range:

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/mazda3/bulletin/09-005-08-1881.pdf

bunchi

07-31-2008, 02:20 PM

thanks man... but yikes i'm beyond the range of VIN's affected in the TSB.

06Touring3

07-31-2008, 02:37 PM

wow I'm going to keep a close eye on mine from now on

FLIPDADY

07-31-2008, 02:43 PM

thanks man... but yikes i'm beyond the range of VIN's affected in the TSB.
Ignore that TSB your car is an 08 model. You shouldn't have any issues with warranty.

M3Nick

07-31-2008, 03:28 PM

Quick question, my car is well out of warranty, but would this still apply to mine as no-charge?

bunchi

07-31-2008, 03:46 PM

Ignore that TSB your car is an 08 model. You shouldn't have any issues with warranty.

so when I go for my next service in MoT, I'll just mention it to the service advisor. right? it was horror to see the rust :chuckle

FLIPDADY

07-31-2008, 04:14 PM

so when I go for my next service in MoT, I'll just mention it to the service advisor. right? it was horror to see the rust :chuckle
You got it.:)

bunchi

07-31-2008, 04:26 PM

You got it.:)

thanks Joe :)

HYPER GEAR

08-02-2008, 05:16 PM

SOOO, 2004-2007 mazda3`s

aylkoo

08-02-2008, 08:20 PM

I have that problem wth my wiper arm hinge, good to know about that bulletin.

boogie

08-02-2008, 09:36 PM

Is this applicable to MS3's as well? Just noticed some rust on mine as well.

All-Star

08-02-2008, 10:19 PM

Welp, I have the same issue with BOTH my wiper blades. Looks like the previous owner of my car didn't know about the TSB. Mine are probably 45-60% rusted from top to bottom. I hope I can still get this remedied free of charge (my VIN should fall in the spec'd range being a 2004).

All-Star

08-02-2008, 10:19 PM

Oops I wrote blades...I meant ARMS. Got new blades on there right now lol.

Bean

08-03-2008, 12:36 AM

I have that problem and guess a visit to Mazda of Toronto will be in the offing this week

:)

--StayFly--

08-12-2008, 04:42 PM

SOOO, 2004-2007 mazda3`s

i dont think 2004 is cover i went to my dealership to get my replace and they said they dont cover it since my car is out of warranty

DumpInfo

08-12-2008, 04:53 PM

i dont think 2004 is cover i went to my dealership to get my replace and they said they dont cover it since my car is out of warranty

Really? Which dealership did you end up going to? And how many kms does it have?

ZeroChalk

08-12-2008, 05:16 PM

I'm not surprised - about the warranty denial.

Mazda was quick to deny me my warranty even though the part broke on the same day my warranty expires. By some random chance a tension spring broke out of my clutch pedal assembly and because it was a Sunday I couldn't report it. Phoned the very next day and they denied it claiming it was out of warranty. Wrote letters/emails, talked to people... and the best thing they could do (3 months later) was cover the part and not the labour.

In the end they want to charge me $300 bucks for a 50 cent spring.

DumpInfo

08-12-2008, 05:46 PM

ZeroChalk, my jaw drops when I read things like this. So I'm guessing you did it on your own?

huyzel

08-12-2008, 05:55 PM

Cool. I didn't see this thread before...
Gonna have to check the wife's car when she gets home.
THANKS!

--StayFly--

08-12-2008, 05:59 PM

Really? Which dealership did you end up going to? And how many kms does it have?

Ajax Mazda my car has 111,000km

DumpInfo

08-12-2008, 06:20 PM

Have you tried any other dealerships after they shot you down at Ajax? I'm getting a little rust on mine and I'll be checking out MoT this weekend for an oil change and then I'll bring it up then.

ZeroChalk

08-12-2008, 07:39 PM

ZeroChalk, my jaw drops when I read things like this. So I'm guessing you did it on your own?

not yet... fortunately I've been on vacation for a bit.. and I don't drive my car too often. I got their final stance in July from the district manager, I have my letter re-drafted, and now it's off to OMVIC and the media groups.

There is no way I am paying for something like this. I think it was like $430 (gotta check my voicemail, estimates) including the part. Because the service dept is closed on Sunday, they effectively short-changed me on my 3 year warranty by not letting me access it. What's so stupid, they can't even see it. They keep blaming it on their computer systems. blah blah blah..

Sorry to divert the thread abit... ..btw, but my wiper arm has a bit of rust as well.. that's how it is related.

--StayFly--

08-13-2008, 12:46 AM

Have you tried any other dealerships after they shot you down at Ajax? I'm getting a little rust on mine and I'll be checking out MoT this weekend for an oil change and then I'll bring it up then.

not yet ...im goin to try whitby mazda

DumpInfo

08-13-2008, 01:11 AM

not yet ...im goin to try whitby mazda

I know this may be a little off topic but I wouldn't recommend you go to Whitby cause my sister not too long ago toke her cx-7 in because her moonroof leaked and they brushed her off by telling her not to go into those automatic car washes (Sunoco, Petro, etc..). Meanwhile they had her car for 3 ****ing days and then have the balls to say they didn't even bother looking at it and brushed her off like nothing. She was so pissed at them that she ended up taking it to Ajax Mazda and lucky they looked at it and fixed it.

--StayFly--

08-13-2008, 01:16 AM

i guess i should try the scarborough location if there is one? does anyone know the address?

DumpInfo

08-13-2008, 01:20 AM

i guess i should try the scarborough location if there is one? does anyone know the address?

You could try the Mazda Agincourt (5500 Finch Ave East). Here's the map

http://www.agincourtmazda.com/en/info/contact/index.spy

I'm not so sure about there feedback but that can easily be found here...

Check out Mazda Dealership Experience (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=94) all sorts of feedback there.

--StayFly--

08-13-2008, 01:26 AM

You could try the Mazda Agincourt (5500 Finch Ave East). Here's the map

http://www.agincourtmazda.com/en/info/contact/index.spy

I'm not so sure about there feedback but that can easily be found here...

Check out Mazda Dealership Experience (http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=94) all sorts of feedback there.

ok thanks i think li check them out:)

mazdathree

08-17-2008, 02:58 PM

I noticed the same thing on my car as well. Good there is a TSB. and luckily my car falls in that VIN range!....Im taking it in..

HYPER GEAR

08-23-2008, 09:24 AM

Any one here had their wiper arm replaced under warranty(TSB)?

aylkoo

08-23-2008, 09:50 AM

m_a_t_r_i_x

08-23-2008, 03:26 PM

Any one here had their wiper arm replaced under warranty(TSB)?

^+1 and which dealership ....

mazda lover

08-23-2008, 10:18 PM

I went to Dave Wood and mentioned this to them. The lady I was dealing with was quite insistent that it was only for 2004's. I mentioned to her about the bulletin and that is includes 2004 to 07 as long as it falls under the VIN, again, she said it was only for 04's. I will print out the bulletin and bring it to her. Mine is an 05 and falls under the VIN, hopefully it will get done.

mine is an 05 and had my arms and wiper blades replaced at Dave Wood, but not for rusty arms but for poor performance, was done when car was 6 months old, TSB sometimes the TSB are for U.S. cars like I found out for other issues

mazdathree

08-24-2008, 10:22 PM

mine is an 05 and had my arms and wiper blades replaced at Dave Wood, but not for rusty arms but for poor performance, was done when car was 6 months old, TSB sometimes the TSB are for U.S. cars like I found out for other issues

so does that mean the canadian mazda dealers will not honour those TSBs?

mazda lover

08-25-2008, 09:08 PM

so does that mean the canadian mazda dealers will not honour those TSBs?

not all of the TSB, We all have squeaky early morning brakes, there is a TSB for a fix but was told it was for U.S. cars, Canadians get it in the a** again. but yes there are some that will be done, Check with your dealer if your VIN# requires some TSB repairs.

HYPER GEAR

08-25-2008, 09:45 PM

How about If you have 3years/80,000km bumper to bumper warranty...

mazdathree

08-25-2008, 11:22 PM

not all of the TSB, We all have squeaky early morning brakes, there is a TSB for a fix but was told it was for U.S. cars, Canadians get it in the a** again. but yes there are some that will be done, Check with your dealer if your VIN# requires some TSB repairs.

ok

mazdathree

08-25-2008, 11:24 PM

How about If you have 3years/80,000km bumper to bumper warranty...

I may try to do it under warranty....maybe they will cover the wiper arms but I know that wiper blades will not be covered if you have already used your car for 12 months....they regard this as wear and tear just like brakes...

aylkoo

08-26-2008, 07:36 AM

I may try to do it under warranty....maybe they will cover the wiper arms but I know that wiper blades will not be covered if you have already used your car for 12 months....they regard this as wear and tear just like brakes...

Actually, the service rep at Dave Wood did mention that it's under the 3year/80,000 warranty, but I am over that already. Worth a try I guess, coz they are 60 bucks each!