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I think I've found the source of that Geiger coounter-like noise: tonight I rode whilst my wife drove the car, but it took her no time to discern that the noise emanates from the dash/console area, althought when I drive the car the noise seems to come from the rear.
Anyway, when you press ( and hold) firmly on the console/dash area just above and to either side of the ends of the hazard switch, the noise disappears. This area is just under and slightly to the side of the center dash vent.
I suspect something is somewhat loose inside this and is rubbing against something when the car flexes. I'm taking the car to the dealer tomorrow to see if they agree.
I agree. I'm going to have them pull the entire console section out in a few weeks (to coincide with routine oil change service). Hopefully they can isolate the source and eliminate it
I was going to tell you that my noise is definitely NOT coming from the trunk carpet/spare tire styrofoam. I removed the entire assembly before driving one day, and the noise was still there.
I'll be shocked if your fix works with mine, since my rattle seems to clearly come from the rear seat. I'm beginning to think it may be coming from the rear package tray/speaker grille area. Still, I know that rattles can throw their sound to other places in the car, so I'm going to check it out.
Let me know if your dealer gets it right. What a shame that we have to track down these types of problems with brand-new cars. It's just like my old Ford Probe GT, which was made in the same factory as the 6s: The mechanicals and the ride are sweet, but everything else is subject to problems.
when I rode in the back while my wife drove, I too thought it may have been the back light housing; in fact, I thought I could mute the noise by pressing on the housing, but my wife was insistent the noise was coming from the front. There's no denying that pressing on the vent/dash area eliminates it, and I even confirmed this with the service tech I rode with today.
The vast majority have no noises, including my 6s. The Accord Forum is loaded with hundreds of rattles.
Again, I hope your issues are resolved to your satisfaction.
Mark.
Thanks in advance!
wvelez--I'm glad you said the thing about the backlight area. That was my best guess, because my wife supposedly muted the sound by pressing on the backlight housing, just as you did.
I tried pressing on the vent/dash area yesterday to no avail, but I was not very thorough (I was driving in traffic and shifting). I'll have to give it another whirl, and I'll let you know what I find. Let me know if your dealer fixed your problem.
I have a 6i with sport pkg.
Mark.
Mark.
Dealer is ordering regulator. 4500 miles
Been doing it awhile.
Now that is: Trans-axle leak, air-conditioner had leaked out the coolant, due to very small piece of metal where hose was clamped. Eyeglass holder was sticking, fuse box cover was broke and would not stay on, heated seats only heat for 2-3 minutes. Hope that is it.
Mark.
There is only one engine size available here and it's a 4 cyl. 2000 cc. Obviously sluggish by NA standards but good enough for local driving conditions. Same excellent handling, suspension, etc. Though I do have to be a little careful knowing it lacks emergency power when needed.
Compared to the NA model, I like the full size rear headrests and folding side mirrors, but miss the aux. power port. Luckily the model here doesn't have the external antenna sticking out the center rear of the roof like I've seen in European model pictures (and also in local TV and newspaper ads). I personally dislike that European look enough to not buy a car with it. The antenna's built into the window where it belongs!
No the NAV system is not offered.
BTW, they fixed the side rear window problem. Said it was a loose connection. Must have been the connection at the power window motor, since neither the master or window switches worked for that window.
Because of the small market, you have to choose from what the dealer has in his lot. There were only 3 when I bought. Of course you can make a special order if you want to wait about 3 months till it gets made and shipped from Japan. That's how long it took to get the CD player.
Just thought someone might like to know.
toolman02: Congrats on your new MZ6 and welcome to the exclusive club! I had my CEL come on last week, that was due to the gas cap strap/lanyard getting caught on the threads as I screwed the cap in. This was a common problem on the earlier 6's according to the service manager and I was unaware I had done this.
Our test car had the sport package, and it seemed generally quiet, the main noise being tire noise on the highway. I understand that the 17 inch wheels that come with the sport package are a bit noisier than 16 inch wheels.
Does anyone have any idea how much difference there would be, and whether it is technically possible to change to the 16's if we want (the dealer suggested that the sport package suspension is tuned differently, and that it might not be possible, but this seems odd to me).
Would the Accord (yes, I know it's a much more boring car) be a lot more quiet? A little? The same?
Thanks for any information and suggestions.
Ken
IMO the 16" on a 1SE equipped car would look out of place. I like the look of the 17" on either car.
Personally, ( a minority opinion ) I love the lines without the Sport Package. My car is super stealthy. My days of rear wings are over.
Best of luck in your purchase. It's been a long time since I have owned a car I take out for drives at 10p after the kids are asleep. It grows on you.
Mark. : )
Thanks for the reply.
I agree with your (minority) opinion that the lines are nicer without the 1SE Sport Package. The problem is -- for reasons I cannot fathon -- you can't get leather, sunroof, Bose Audio, side airbags/TCS, etc. unless you get that package. (Maybe you can on the 6s, I don't know.)
It's bizarre. It's like they couldn't conceive that people (like us) would like the full fancy leather etc. without the rear fin.
BUT, the dealer says that they can swap out the trunk to get rid of the fin for me. In that case, perhaps the 16" tires would not look so out of place? Or do you think it still would, with the other parts of the 1SE?
It's very frustrating. Might force me to get a boring Accord, or a used A4.
Glad you're enjoying yours.
Ken
The sport package is a little over the top, my 6 has the Appearance package with a Rear Lip Spoiler. I really like the look a lot more than the Sport package appearance. Different strokes for different folks! I felt like the 16' inch wheels made for a smoother ride.
The first is the infamous sunglass storage area in the upper console. I open and close this and when it becomes more annoying than I can stand. Someday I'll get tired of it and have the shop fix it.
My other problem is one I haven't seen listed yet. I was in the automatic car wash and when the track came up to pickup my car I had a problem where the back driver's side wheel would not roll! I have no clue what the problem was. As soon as I put the car in drive at the end of the car wash it seemed to be fine. I had the shop check it out at my last oil change and they couldn't find anything.
Then about 3 weeks later I pulled up to the mailbox and got the mail. As I was pulling into the driveway I heard this awful scraping, grinding type noise coming from that same wheel! Whatever it was it broke loose and then everything was fine again. I took it back to the shop (80 miles away) and still they cannot find anything wrong. So I have to wait for it to happen again before we can even attempt to figure out what is wrong.
Other than that I love my Mazda6. I don't have all the fun things on mine but it's still a fun car to drive. I am worried about not having anti-lock brakes in the winter time. Those do come in handy in this part of the country (South Dakota).
I had the exact same noise several weeks ago. I was driving through the neighborhood after checking mileage from a morning jog. I had just pulled from a stop sign and began a right turn I heard a terrible scraping and screeching noise. I thought to myself that someone was mowing a lawn and the belts on the mower must have something wrong with them. As I began to accelerate I noticed that the noise stayed with me and changed pitch as I drove. I began to slow down and was actually going to call a tow truck-(it was that bad!) and then it stopped as soon as it had started. I figured that a small rock or something must have gotten into the rotor/pad assembly. I think I had about 2K on the odometer when this happened and I thought it was a fluke as I had not seen any posts about anything. It has not happened since-almost 3K on now. Post of you find anything-Thanks.
Unless its the brake dust which when wet dries to rust overnight and makes makes contact with the rotor.
Let me know if anyone has this problem diagnosed with a mazda dealer.
I would like to hear from others that have the same problem as I do and if they have had it fixed.
thanks
bbrs617
Mark.
Visit 1: Moderate brake/steering wheel pulsation, when applying brakes. Cause was warped rotors, they were machined under warranty.
Visit 2: While servicing during visit 1, dealer had scratched shifter plate (plastic that surrounds shifter). Dealer denied having done it, but the car transport person admitted to having dropped the keys on the shifter plate while turning the car off. Piece was ordered, dealership paying for piece and waving labor.
Visit 3: While driving on I-95, the front end of the right side still extension (from sports package) came loose. I dragged the piece for a thirty second before i could pull over on the shoulder. The piece was scratched beyond repair, so I ripped of the still attached rear end and left the piece on the grass beyond the highway's shoulder. (Sorry environmentalists but i couldn't fit it in the car, and i wasn't going to drag it to a dumpster.) Dealership requested the part, and I explained to them why I didn't have it, but they warned that all warranty issues like this required the part. Dealership tried to implicate me on the cause of the piece falling off, however they were unable to determine a cause. They replaced the part under warranty
No, my non NA model doesn't have rear windshield wipers. I have the sedan and the hatchback isn't offered. No problem with your questions, love talking about my new car.
chefmazda:
I'm in Honduras about 20 ft. above sea level where it can be really hot and have no problem with front window sweating. A/C is on permanently. I have auto climate control and changing vent outlets is done electrically. Is your vent outlet controlled by cables or electrically? Either way, I'd bring it in under warranty since it must be a real pain.
Just got my 6 three days ago and I love it. One problem though it has been raining here and when I use the wipers they are making a pretty loud noise on the windshield. Seems like they are rubbing pretty bad. Brought it back to dealer who replaced with blade refills but still making a loud noise and rubbing on the way back down. Not sure if this is normal for the car. Anyone notice that the wipers are louder then other cars. I want to go back to dealer again but i think he thinks I am nuts. Thinking may'be the whole balade is too tight - any comments or ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks!!!
Have they tried just cleaning off your windshield? Sometimes dirt will cause the rubber to stutter over the glass (and some of the rubber does wear off onto the glass, which will cause the stutter too).
Mark. : )
In damp or rainy conditions here in the tropics, the inside can fog up easily. But defog with A/C then causes outside condensation. To prevent that, I have to raise the temperature control, but then it's too warm in the car sometimes. I have to keep turning off the defog before outside condensation starts, then on again when inside fogging builds up. Or else, use the wipers to eliminate the condensation.