Squeaking suspension...

[SilentJay]

So it seems my (stock) front suspension is squeaking when I go over largely uneaven roads and speedbumps... Squeaking is kind of weak wording - this was pretty loud. I don't notice any noise coming from the rear, but it just started occuring last night. With 58k or so on the clock, i'm thinking I should get this looked at immediately, since the factory warranty goes to 60k. I did however purchase the "MAPS" coverage for another year and another 20k, but i'm not sure if it covers this problem.

Anyone know if they'll cover this?

[cwp_sedan]

The factory warranty goes at 80k so definitely get it looked at.

[SilentJay]

Thanks - going to try to see if Oakville Mazda will see me tomorrow for this and another outstanding issue :P

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

So it seems my (stock) front suspension is squeaking when I go over largely uneaven roads and speedbumps... Squeaking is kind of weak wording - this was pretty loud. I don't notice any noise coming from the rear, but it just started occuring last night. With 58k or so on the clock, i'm thinking I should get this looked at immediately, since the factory warranty goes to 60k. I did however purchase the "MAPS" coverage for another year and another 20k, but i'm not sure if it covers this problem.

Anyone know if they'll cover this?

Factory warranty expires at 3years or 80,000km, whichever comes first.

There is a TSB for this. Take it to the dealer and have them fix it.

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/mazda3/bulletin/02-002-06-1589.pdf

Good luck.

[myfirstmazda]

damn it i've got the same issue but my 3 years are up...out of pocket it is...anyone know how much $$$ i'm looking to drop?

[crono06]

What, suspension is covered under warranty!? Better bring in my Civic before that runs out then!

[hondaciviceg]

yah i got that same noise when i go over speed bumps at low very low speeds, only in the front passenger side. damn my car is out of warranty too, anyone know how much itll cost?

[-RJ3-]

It happens to all aftermarket suspensions.. *unsure of stock* but we have been getting cold weather similar to last years which caused my TEINS, KYB, and now BC Coilovers to squeak...

[Gizzmo_jr]

My rear bushings on my MS3 sway bar are a tad squeaky right now.

[OhAxela]

this is not something new, there is another thread i cant find now where the guy had the same issue and he want back and forth and i think they lubed something and it made it less as loud, mazdasporte or something

[Soyabean]

for the TSB, its only for 2004-2006 Mazda3 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1 BK**** ** 483440 (produced before January 27, 2006)

[yearoftherat]

yah i got that same noise when i go over speed bumps at low very low speeds, only in the front passenger side. damn my car is out of warranty too, anyone know how much itll cost?

My car does the same thing...first squeaks and now sounds like a crunching noise :whoa
I have an appt with MOT on Thursday and we'll see what the issue is and how much its going to cost.

[Ogata]

I get that too on my 08 but I doubt my dealer can find the issue...Chris let me know how your appointment goes!

[yearoftherat]

Just got back form MOT and they say its the aftermarket swaybar bushings that are causing the noise. (My rear ones make noise but not as much since i have greaseable ones.)

Therefore going to throw the stock one back on.

[Ogata]

Just got back form MOT and they say its the aftermarket swaybar bushings that are causing the noise. (My rear ones make noise but not as much since i have greaseable ones.)

Therefore going to throw the stock one back on.

Did you get them switched back and re-examined after and was the noise still there?

[yearoftherat]

I got Jimmy @ Speed Performance to swap out the aftermarket one and put back in the stock. No more noise.

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

I got Jimmy @ Speed Performance to swap out the aftermarket one and put back in the stock. No more noise.

Wow, Jimmy changed the name of his shop and everything. :)