Weird Noise in Mazda 3

[imgcan10]

Hi There,

I just bought a MAZDA3 2012 from Toronto which is used with 33000 kilometer on it. I am wondering what service is included in the warranty and do I have to pay for it.

Many Thanks

[Booter22]

no services are included in the warranty. maintenance is at the expense of the customer unless they included a 1 year service on top. but a warranty is a repair replacement coverage if an item covered faults in the covered time ( suspension items, brake calipers, engine, transmissions items). but it does cover services and maintenance repairs on the vehicle, oil changes, brake pads / rotor replacements, transmission fluid replacement or any fluids, alignments, so on.

[imgcan10]

no services are included in the warranty. maintenance is at the expense of the customer unless they included a 1 year service on top. but a warranty is a repair replacement coverage if an item covered faults in the covered time ( suspension items, brake calipers, engine, transmissions items). but it does cover services and maintenance repairs on the vehicle, oil changes, brake pads / rotor replacements, transmission fluid replacement or any fluids, alignments, so on.

Thanks, But you mean if I feel like there is some suspicious noise in the engine or inside vehicle, before being able to use warranty, I have to pay for checking up?

[S.F.W.]

Thanks, But you mean if I feel like there is some suspicious noise in the engine or inside vehicle, before being able to use warranty, I have to pay for checking up?
if the dealer checks it out, and there is nothing wrong with the vehicle, then yes you will have to pay.

[imgcan10]

But what if I take the vehicle to the dealer and he checks and found something wrong. In that case, I do not have to pay any thing?

[S.F.W.]

But what if I take the vehicle to the dealer and he checks and found something wrong. In that case, I do not have to pay any thing?
if that item is covered under warranty, then you will not have to pay.

[Booter22]

correct. but thats not whats considered a "service" but yes if you go for diag some dealers will charge you diag if there is no problem. the awesome dealers generally dont charge you diag for nothing found unless it takes a long period of diag time.

[imgcan10]

correct. but thats not whats considered a "service" but yes if you go for diag some dealers will charge you diag if there is no problem. the awesome dealers generally dont charge you diag for nothing found unless it takes a long period of diag time.

Could you guys reffer me to a dealer which can go through the diag for free. My model is 2012 and I think it does not take that much time. I am living in toronto and very closed to richmond hill.

Thanks

[imgcan10]

correct. but thats not whats considered a "service" but yes if you go for diag some dealers will charge you diag if there is no problem. the awesome dealers generally dont charge you diag for nothing found unless it takes a long period of diag time.

Could you guys reffer me to a dealer which can go through the diag for free. My model is 2012 and I think it does not take that much time. I am living in toronto and very closed to richmond hill.

Thanks

[S.F.W.]

Could you guys reffer me to a dealer which can go through the diag for free. My model is 2012 and I think it does not take that much time. I am living in toronto and very closed to richmond hill.

Thanks

There is no set list. You are best to contact a few of the local dealers service departments. In your area, I would suggest Maple Mazda, Avante Mazda, Mazda of Toronto . Again, you would need to contact there service department and ask first.

[imgcan10]

There is no set list. You are best to contact a few of the local dealers service departments. In your area, I would suggest Maple Mazda, Avante Mazda, Mazda of Toronto . Again, you would need to contact there service department and ask first.

Many Thanks, What am I supposed to ask them? Free Diag?

[S.F.W.]

Many Thanks, What am I supposed to ask them? Free Diag?
Explain the problem with the car, and that the car is under warranty.
Ask if there is a fee to diagnose the problem .

[Booter22]

and as i said below. if there is no problems found not all dealers will charge you for it.. but not all of them wont charge either.

[imgcan10]

and as i said below. if there is no problems found not all dealers will charge you for it.. but not all of them wont charge either.

How much is the diag fee?

[imgcan10]

Hi There,

I came across srange problem in my MAZDA 3. I hear weird noise from the engine when I push the pedal to increase the speed. only at that time. other times i can not hear it. also I feel like that I have to push the pedal more, in comparison with the past to increase the speed.

What is the problem?

Thanks

[Booter22]

why dont you take it to a dealer and show them whats going on for them look at it for you. save you all the could be this could be that. i work at a dealer and dont even know what to take a guess at.

[Booter22]

How much is the diag fee?

depends on the dealer. like i said thats if they would even charge you. for a 2012. id be surprised but i cant speak on behalf of any other dealers. only my own. so maybe some of the sponser dealers would chime in on this... if not you can pm me and i can see what i can do to help

[imgcan10]

why dont you take it to a dealer and show them whats going on for them look at it for you. save you all the could be this could be that. i work at a dealer and dont even know what to take a guess at.

Do I need to pay if my car is still under basic warranty?

[Booter22]

Do I need to pay if my car is still under basic warranty?

ok let me say it again like i said in your other thread - http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?66553-Mazda-3-2012ces-Warranty&p=1008189&highlight=#post1008189. I DONT KNOW. you have to call your dealer and find out if they charge you for diagnostic when there is no fault found. some dealers do. some dealers do not. it can depend on what you want looked at. how long it may take the technician to try and diag your concern and if he doesnt and spends an hour doing so. im sure he would like to be paid for his time. IF there is a repair and it is warranty you do not pay for the repair and should not pay for the diagnostic. HOWEVER dealer depending, repair depending and diag time depending, yes you could be charged for a diagnostic fee.

but you have two threads with related questions in both. just pick one thread, but save yourself the posts and CALL YOUR DEALER to ask.

to locate a dealer near you use the mazda site if you dont know the nearest one.
http://www.mazda.ca/MciWeb/loadDealerSearch.action?locale=en

[imgcan10]

ok let me say it again like i said in your other thread - http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?66553-Mazda-3-2012ces-Warranty&p=1008189&highlight=#post1008189. I DONT KNOW. you have to call your dealer and find out if they charge you for diagnostic when there is no fault found. some dealers do. some dealers do not. it can depend on what you want looked at. how long it may take the technician to try and diag your concern and if he doesnt and spends an hour doing so. im sure he would like to be paid for his time. IF there is a repair and it is warranty you do not pay for the repair and should not pay for the diagnostic. HOWEVER dealer depending, repair depending and diag time depending, yes you could be charged for a diagnostic fee.

but you have two threads with related questions in both. just pick one thread, but save yourself the posts and CALL YOUR DEALER to ask.

to locate a dealer near you use the mazda site if you dont know the nearest one.
http://www.mazda.ca/MciWeb/loadDealerSearch.action?locale=en

I was told that there is something wrong in my cascade. could it be the case? also is it under warranty?

[Swerny]

How much is the diag fee?

What's wrong with the car? What is it doing that you need it "diagnosed".

You can't just go on and say "i want my car checked as it's under warranty". They'll charge you for that.

You need to have a complaint...it's not like going to the doctor for a check up.

[Swerny]

why did you start another thread OP?

[imgcan10]

Hi there,

I have a Mazda3 2012 with 34000 kilometer. Recently, I realized strange noise which comes up when I want to change the speed or I want to go up.

It is very similar to the old models in which you had to change the gear box when you wanted to change the speed, However you changed the gearbox earlier that speed you are supposed to do. So for a short period of time, you push the pedal but it will not give rise to increasing the speed.

What could be the reasons?

Thanks

[silverstarmazda]

theres too much noises that the mazda makes to know for sure...do you have a sound clip or a video?

[imgcan10]

theres too much noises that the mazda makes to know for sure...do you have a sound clip or a video?

It comes up when I push the pedal to change the speed not when the vehicle is only on. Like I said, It is very similar to the old models in which you had to change the gear box when you wanted to change the speed, However you changed the gearbox earlier that speed you are supposed to do. So for a short period of time, you push the pedal but it will not give rise to increasing the speed.

[Booter22]

as you have been told in two other threads now this being the third! TAKE IT TO THE DEALER ALREADY AND STOP POSTING NEW THREADS!
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?66553-Mazda-3-2012ces-Warranty&p=1008189&highlight=#post1008189
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?66598-Strange-Problem-in-Mazda-3-2012&p=1008543&highlight=#post1008543

TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT

[S.F.W.]

threads merged

[imgcan10]

I brought it to the dealer. They could not fix it as say it is normal. Obviously it is not normal. Could I have your comments?

[Rob23]

I brought it to the dealer. They could not fix it as say it is normal. Obviously it is not normal. Could I have your comments?

maybe it isn't the car that there is something wrong with... LOL

[stefanb]

Wow some people...Is this guy for real?

[S.F.W.]

maybe it isn't the car that there is something wrong with... LOL


Wow some people...Is this guy for real?

Let's be nice folks. This a newer member, and he has legitimate questions.

[imgcan10]

Could I ask you please help me out instead of making me fun! I repeat my question here: It comes up when I push the pedal to change the speed not when the vehicle is only on. Like I said, It is very similar to the old models in which you had to change the gear box when you wanted to change the speed, However you changed the gearbox earlier that speed you are supposed to do. So for a short period of time, you push the pedal but it will not give rise to increasing the speed.

[Rob23]

Could I ask you please help me out instead of making me fun! I repeat my question here: It comes up when I push the pedal to change the speed not when the vehicle is only on. Like I said, It is very similar to the old models in which you had to change the gear box when you wanted to change the speed, However you changed the gearbox earlier that speed you are supposed to do. So for a short period of time, you push the pedal but it will not give rise to increasing the speed.

it is very difficult to diagnose a problem through text. im struggling to understand what you are even talking about.. obviously you are talking automatic transmission?

[Mr Wilson]

Sound like squeeky belts? i.e. hit the gas car stays roughly same speed, but noise appears. Step on throttle a little more and it goes away as the car accelerates faster? Seems to happen when it's cold (never happens in the summer?).

[imgcan10]

Sound like squeeky belts? i.e. hit the gas car stays roughly same speed, but noise appears. Step on throttle a little more and it goes away as the car accelerates faster? Seems to happen when it's cold (never happens in the summer?).

Mr Wilson, You are absolutely right. I try to explain more. I am not sure if it is squeeky belts since when the car is on but I do not push the pedal, I can not hear the voice. but it appears when I want to increase the speed. In that time I feel like there is a lag for 1-2 second and I have to push the pedal more to make the car accelerate faster and this is when I can hear the voice. it is very similar to non-automatic transmission vehicle, and happens to you when toy are going to take the gear to the next level, however the speed is not enough and you will have to push the pedal more to offset your lack of speed.

Like you said, it goes away as the car accelerate faster. and also it appears more when I am driving upward.

I appreciate your help.

[Booter22]

well apart from the terriable description which is wicked hard to understand on its own. but let me try. you hear a noise as your car accelerates but then it doesnt accelerate and you need to hit the gas pedal faster as the car lags, does the transmission shift down? stay in the same gear? what RPM are you at? lower rpms will have more lag as less torque then higher rpms. but what does your noise sound like. you are going to have engine noise, transmission noise. electric power steering noise. drive belt noise. your description of what you are hear and when it happens is so vague to even try and guess. if its been looked at an no fault has been found maybe there is nothing wrong with it, and its just something you are not used to yet. if you didnt have a mazda before they are in there own world of noises vs other cars. so if the dealer said nothing is wrong. it may be nothing and you just have not gotten used to the noises of the vehicle.

also did you take a tech out from the dealer to show them your noise and how it happens? if not then thats what you need to do. or post a clip of the noise you hear, and a very detailed it happens at this speed, this rpm. this gear. going up or down hills when turning did it happen in the summer. did you just notice it as it got colder. so on and so forth . because right now. i have no idea. and want to :bang

[imgcan10]

well apart from the terriable description which is wicked hard to understand on its own. but let me try. you hear a noise as your car accelerates but then it doesnt accelerate and you need to hit the gas pedal faster as the car lags, does the transmission shift down? stay in the same gear? what RPM are you at? lower rpms will have more lag as less torque then higher rpms. but what does your noise sound like. you are going to have engine noise, transmission noise. electric power steering noise. drive belt noise. your description of what you are hear and when it happens is so vague to even try and guess. if its been looked at an no fault has been found maybe there is nothing wrong with it, and its just something you are not used to yet. if you didnt have a mazda before they are in there own world of noises vs other cars. so if the dealer said nothing is wrong. it may be nothing and you just have not gotten used to the noises of the vehicle.

also did you take a tech out from the dealer to show them your noise and how it happens? if not then thats what you need to do. or post a clip of the noise you hear, and a very detailed it happens at this speed, this rpm. this gear. going up or down hills when turning did it happen in the summer. did you just notice it as it got colder. so on and so forth . because right now. i have no idea. and want to :bang

It mostly happens when for example I am trying to go upward and I feel like it is very similar to non-automatic transmission vehicle, and happens to you when you are going to take the gear to the next level, however the speed is not enough and you will have to push the pedal more to offset your lack of speed. for example increase the speed from 30 to 40 or from 90 to 100. However when you reach to the specific speed, the noise and feeling is ok.

Like you said, it goes away as the car accelerate faster. and also it appears more when I am driving upward.

I appreciate your help.

[peterm15]

I'm confused. Where is the description of the sound.
Is it a squeak, gurgle a womp what. As far as I can see. All you have told us is when the sound happens. Not what the sound is like.
Compare It to a sound most of us would have heard or can imagine.

[imgcan10]

If you had non-automatic transmission vehicle, the sound is like when when you are going to take the gear to the next level, however the speed is not enough and you will have to push the pedal more to offset your lack of speed.

[Booter22]

If you had non-automatic transmission vehicle, the sound is like when when you are going to take the gear to the next level, however the speed is not enough and you will have to push the pedal more to offset your lack of speed.

ok first of all there standards or manuals not non automatic transmissions. next im sure you mean to say when your gears are sifting up into the next higer gear. i think what you are having happen is normal. your transmission is at the point of shifting either that or you just need to press the pedal further to keep the higher rpms. because says the speed is not enough and you have to push the pedal more to offset your lack of speed makes nooo sense at all. you accelerate. the car shifts you keep accelerating as you get to your speed. to need to push the pedal further or less during acceleration or slowing down is a part of driving. from your commenents there doesnt seem to be anything i would find wrong. the car isnt accelerating enough you push the pedal more and accelerate. if there is a noise it sounds like its coming from the engine and transmission. either that or you need to describe mroe and post a picture but from where it looks now theres nothing wrong with the car and you might just be thinking something is becasue your not familiar with it yet. but if its a noise you just got as it got cold. nothing really you can fix for that.

[Mr Wilson]

It happens normally around 50-60 kph when slowly accelerating. Autobox is a gear higher for fuel eco so the load on the engine is a little higher. Makes a belt noise until you get on the gas more or the car downshifts. Only happens during the cooler months. Dealer couldn't duplicate, not overly worried.

[Booter22]

It happens normally around 50-60 kph when slowly accelerating. Autobox is a gear higher for fuel eco so the load on the engine is a little higher. Makes a belt noise until you get on the gas more or the car downshifts. Only happens during the cooler months. Dealer couldn't duplicate, not overly worried.

see now that is some details! but yep nothing you can do to fix that. wait till it gets really cold.. your gonna love that and the noise it will make then. going to be tons of fun! sadly there is no fix for cold weather noise. even for other parts like bushings. that shrink a bit in the cold. new bushings will shrink too so unless its a summer noise. just gotta live with it.

[Swerny]

please close this thread, my head hurts.

[DualSoul]

OP should read this thread, http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?66656-Identify-this-sound-Engine-knocking-rattling, for pointers on how to describe noise issues.

[lcianf01]

please close this thread, my head hurts.

+1

[imgcan10]

Friends,

Today I could find out the problem more specifically. Unfortunately, I could not record the noise, since it comes up when I am driving not when the vehicle is stopped. But the noise come up when I am driving and whenever the gear wants to change and go further I can hear the noise for a short period of time. But when the speed becomes stable, the noise gone. Can be of any help?

Thanks,

[imgcan10]

Friends,

Today I could find out the problem more specifically. Unfortunately, I could not record the noise, since it comes up when I am driving not when the vehicle is stopped. But the noise come up when I am driving and whenever the gear wants to change and go further I can hear the noise for a short period of time. But when the speed becomes stable, the noise gone. Can be of any help?

Thanks,

Any advice please.

[flex167]

Friends,

Today I could find out the problem more specifically. Unfortunately, I could not record the noise, since it comes up when I am driving not when the vehicle is stopped. But the noise come up when I am driving and whenever the gear wants to change and go further I can hear the noise for a short period of time. But when the speed becomes stable, the noise gone. Can be of any help?

Thanks,

I`m no expert like Booter22 so chances are I won`t be able to provide you with much help, but I do wanna
suggest you that whenever you seeking help from others.... be more specific and clear instead of having anyone who truly wanna help can`t stop scratching their heads because they are having very hard time puzzling what you meant by this and that!!!

Also you might wanna to stop keep saying your car makes funny noise when accelerates( the gear wants to change???)then the noise disappeared after awhile! try perhaps ..." the noise occurs at xxx speed and xxx rpm!" Lastly, what trim is your 3? gx?gs-sky?gt?

[Booter22]

Any advice please.

no advice to give ( and thanks flex im not expert but i try and help best i can).you have said the same thing more or less in many different ways. we wanted more info didnt get much. we asked for a clip of the sound or video. didnt get it. nothing more we can try and help with via the internet. if your dealer says there is nothing wrong. i would want to think they are right you and you need to get used to your new winter noise ( if it has just started happening since winter) as there is no fix for cold noises and come summer when or if its gone. you can be happy with it until the next winter. that said i would suggest you spend more time driving and watching the road and less concerned with a noise you hear. ( i hear lots of noise.. intake, exhaust. drive belts when cold, seat when cold, dash and glove box when cold.. i just turn the radio up and then i hear my sub when its all cold)

[goodcase]

Is it similar to this noise? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8a40KNRwGc&feature=player_detailpage#t=60s

I didnt embed the video because of the specific time that it starts. The sound starts happening around 1:09 mark.

[Honva]

Is someone here doing a psychology paper or test for assignment? I am reading all these threads and it seems that the OP is not responding to any query at all. No matter what other further information people asked the OP, the OP just keep repeating the same words. The responses doesn't seem like "normal". For example, "why you could not record the noise when driving?" Just need to start the recorder and then start driving. You don't need to do anything to the recorder at all during driving and it will record the noise. Also, a 2012 model with a "replacement engine that had 33000km"? OP went through a replacement engine but still don't know how the warranty works? Things just don't line up.

[Booter22]

well as posted in - Mazda3 engine noise at low RPMs



Hello! I have a 2012 Mazda3. The car has a replaced engine with 24,000 miles on it.
The car and engine run like a top; except at certain RPMs and when in gear. When I have the car in any gear (auto), the engine makes a rougher noise at RPMs 1400-1700. As I apply more gas, the RPMs seem to get stuck at 1700, then it will break through and run smooth 2000+ RPMs. The engine sounds perfect at all RPMs except 1400-1700 when in gear. When I have it in park and rev the engine, the engine sounds perfect at all RPMs.

The thing is it is only happening at low rpm and only when the gear is in auto mode and I am going to accelerate.
Any ideas what is going on?

Thanks!

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this is the first time you have said an rpm rang and that the vehicle has had the engine replaced. either go back to the place that replaced the engine, but best luck would be to see if the sound clip is similar.other then that your at such a low rpm if there is noise in the engine and its shifting try getting it to rev up to 3,000 before it shifts.other then that. you dont need to keep making new threads keep posting in this one.

[paulabreu]

well as posted in - Mazda3 engine noise at low RPMs



Hello! I have a 2012 Mazda3. The car has a replaced engine with 24,000 miles on it.
The car and engine run like a top; except at certain RPMs and when in gear. When I have the car in any gear (auto), the engine makes a rougher noise at RPMs 1400-1700. As I apply more gas, the RPMs seem to get stuck at 1700, then it will break through and run smooth 2000+ RPMs. The engine sounds perfect at all RPMs except 1400-1700 when in gear. When I have it in park and rev the engine, the engine sounds perfect at all RPMs.

The thing is it is only happening at low rpm and only when the gear is in auto mode and I am going to accelerate.
Any ideas what is going on?

Thanks!

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this is the first time you have said an rpm rang and that the vehicle has had the engine replaced. either go back to the place that replaced the engine, but best luck would be to see if the sound clip is similar.other then that your at such a low rpm if there is noise in the engine and its shifting try getting it to rev up to 3,000 before it shifts.other then that. you dont need to keep making new threads keep posting in this one.

I have the same noise, at the same rpm's... Had Jimmy check it few days ago and he heard the noise and the only thing he could find that was making a little noise was the alternator, so I went to the dealership to get it checked and apparently its good and they didn't hear any noise.

Only advice to the OP, give up with the dealerships. They will never hear the noise and everything will always be OK while under warranty.

[imgcan10]

I found out new sympton in the vehicle. unlike before, when I am pushing the pedal to increase the speed, eventhoug the rpm goes to even 4000, the speed will not change the speed and vehicle moving very heavily, like driving by gear 1.

any advice please.

[Rob23]

i don't know why any of you are wasting your time with this thread...

[imgcan10]

i don't know why any of you are wasting your time with this thread...

Why do you think it is wasting of time?

[S.F.W.]

Because you have created ~4 threads on the same subject, and are not following any of the guidance provided.

[Booter22]

are you accelerating up a hill towing a boat and just so happens the vehicle gears down to a lower gear to allow higher rpm and more torque? because if you are not accelerating enough for the vehicle to speed up but are in a gear that is too high the vehicle will shift down to a better power band. sound like thats whats happening.. by the way imgcan10.. is this your first car?

and to paulabreu not everything is OK with a car "under warranty" for what you and someone else may find "not normal" for a dealership who see X amounts of the same cars every day that all make the same noise(s). it starts to fall under the " normal operation and noise category " but if your alternator checked out and was charging without issue, if they couldnt hear any noise from the pully itself, just keep an eye on it and have it inspected before your warranty may expire.

[Swerny]

F.O.R. T.H.E. L.O.V.E O.F. G.O.D. C.L.O.S.E. T.H.I.S. T.H.R.E.A.D. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Booter22]

dont worry OP started another one about hwy rpms. im sure that will be just as fun and interesting a real lack luster of any actual information just good old fashioned fun :chuckle

[Mr Wilson]

and one on selling the car.

[Thrizzl3]

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[TheAnswer_03]

I've got the same issue (automatic trans), car upshifts too soon, RPMs drop way below 2000 RPMs, I have to either downshift using "M" mode or apply more gas so that the RPMs approach 2000 RPMs, the sooner the sound goes away. I've had the serpentine belt, AC belt, and entire tensioner replaced. No change. Sound coming from engine bay passenger side. Driving on uphill tends to cause the sound more often. Of course, I've had techs drive the car and they say they cannot hear it.

EDIT: I hear this sound in both summer and winter but more often in winter, probably because I keep the windows closed in the winter and the sound is more apparent? If this is normal as Mr.Wilson states, wouldn't there be more complaints regarding this?