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Odin
08-31-2011, 12:28 AM
Not a big issue to report, but whenever I turn on the air conditioning in my 2010 mazda 3, and I'm on the highway, I can hear an intermittent squeek. This only occurs when the A/C is on. If I turn the A/C off but keep the fans running I get no squeek. Anyone else have this issue or have a possible solution?
TheMAN
08-31-2011, 01:27 AM
the belt is probably slipping
kreven
08-31-2011, 01:06 PM
I have the exact same issue! Pretty much after each gear change (automatic transmission btw), I can hear that lound squeak. It also happens as you describe, when turning the AC on. It's much, much louder when driving. It's gets super annoying on the highway.

I got it checked by my dealership and they had to order two parts, and it's a known problem. There's a shield/cover for the AC pump and some other part that I can't remember. Both parts have been on back order for a month now and can't get any estimates on when they'll be available. The service manager at the dealership (Atlantic Mazda) blames the tsunami from back in March. I'm sure it did affect Mazda Japan at some point, but I doubt this is still a major issue...
bluemazda3
08-31-2011, 02:16 PM
the belt is probably slipping

im thinking belt 2
TheMAN
09-04-2011, 10:25 PM
just found out there's actually a TSB for this problem in the 2010-2011s... it's not the belt but it's actually the A/C compressor clutch
updated parts are available... so go see your dealer and have them take care of this
pacmann33
09-04-2011, 10:44 PM
Yeah I read up on this a while back. My AC clutch is a loud SOB at times. Defly want to get it replaced before I'm off warranty....
Odin
09-05-2011, 01:36 AM
just found out there's actually a TSB for this problem in the 2010-2011s... it's not the belt but it's actually the A/C compressor clutch
updated parts are available... so go see your dealer and have them take care of this

Sorry what does TSB stand for? And is there a document online issued by mazda, stating this problem and that I could print off and bring to the dealership?
pacmann33
09-05-2011, 09:52 AM
Technical Service Bulletin
Odin
09-07-2011, 01:19 AM
Great! I will get this looked at as soon as possible. I'll post how it turns out for those interested.
kreven
09-30-2011, 10:10 AM
Was any of you guys able to get this fixed? I had this diagnosed back on May 24th and 1 of the three parts required for the fixed is apparently still in Back Order from Japan, as per dealership. I find it hard to believe the tsunami is still affecting some parts production considering that new cars using the same pieces are still being made to this day...

Also, was anyone was able to find the the TSB number?