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Mazda5 Cold Weather Issues
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As much as I LOVE the 5, these little rattling noises have always bugged me. I brought it up SO many times to the dealer that they actually replaced my WHOLE dashboard in my 06 - replacing it with an 07 dash. But, the tapping/rattling/cracking noise was still there. I grew to get used to it. (And, YES, it does primarily only happen in the cold weather, like, below 50 degrees or so, and it gets worse as it gets colder.) I was hoping that the refreshed 2008 model wouldn't have the noise. But, alas, it still has it - albeit, a bit better than the 06. Mazda did, however, address the crunching when cold suspension noise. As far as the windshield/dash tapping/rattling/cracking/popping (all ways it has been described), again, I got used to it. I don't think there's a fix for it.
I've read a lot of explanations for it, but none of them have either convinced me or explained to me satisfactorily the cause and/or how to fix it. If anyone out there can, PLEASE do!
My engineering theory: the materials used by Mazda for the dashboard contract during cold weather more than for other car brands to the point of not fully touching the adjacent parts (gaps are created) and causing tapping noises when moving. Once the weather/temp gets into a decent value, the tapping disappears as the materials come back to its normal size (the gaps are gone)
As of how to fix it: filling the areas where we know gaps could exist with some foamy material. Now, would I do it? Is not bad for me with the radio on, so no
And, yeah, I do the whole radio thing, too. Good sound system drowns out any other noises.
I'll admit most Mazda 5s are good, but mine was a nightmare!
Has anyone out there had to replace a key? If so, what was the cost? Was it a big deal to get it? Any feedback will be appreciated.
Thx...........saftgek
It seems as though it's a cold weather issue. It's, now, an outright SQUEAK, especially when there's someone heavy sitting in the back, middle row seats and, again, when I go over large bumps in the cold weather. Anyone have the same expenence?
When I had my '06, they had replaced the rear right side strut or shock (don't remember which one) without my asking since they said they found it leaking, which was why it was making a similar sound. Now my 08 is exhibiting a similar sound, only louder. Do you think it's leaking as well? Should I go in to have it checked out? Would love some advice, since I tend to be anal about things when other people don't think it's a big deal.
Not sure if this assists you but gives you a few things to try.
Oh, Well - Boo Hoo, Too Bad, So Sad, Sux to be Me ! ! !
Here's the link to the TSB for the earlier models:
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/mazda5/bulletin/02-001-08-1918.pdf
With this, I will NEVER ever buy from Mazda. :mad:
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/mazda5/bulletin/02-001-08-1918.pdf
Did you ever get this resolved? I know it's been a while since this was posted ... but I seem to be having the same problem and want any and all ammunition to bring to the dealership.
Thanks!
I have a 2007 Mazda5 and it has been to the shop twice now. The first time the latches were not working so they "recycled" the locks and maybe threw on some grease and things worked fine. Brought it back a week later and now the door is closing again.
My only hope is that it has been sitting at the shop now all weekend long and I get to go pick it up - first thing I will do is try and open and close the door and hope that before I leave I can't get that door to close so again I can say "see it still does not work". And then I can slam them with all the papers I have printed up on the 2006 sliding doors not latching closed!!!
The only other issue I can see them coming back at me with is that my car is 2 years old and latches fail after 2 years? HAHA I don't think so!
Oh I had this door shutting closed problem once before but it fixed itself - or maybe it happened when the weather started getting warmer so I didn't see it happen again. I can't even remember when it happened - last year maybe.
I have two little kiddos and I am not about to keep driving this car if they can't fix the doors. If they can't fix this problem then it is bye bye Mazda - I will never buy another one again. I'll keep folks updated with what happens.
Regardless, if they are really having similar issues, the parts are C2Y5-73-300B, and they can be replaced under warranty (if you still have one). Lithium grease works too, worst case scenario. I applied it on my 06 as soon as I got the recall letter and never had that issue during Winter. That until they were replaced during the service appointment, 2-3 months later...
Thanks
I've read the owner's manual and tried the various settings it suggested but the heat does not stay on consistently and cool air blows instead. Just wondering what settings you may have used to get the car to heat up?