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simply unclip the top, and lift the bottom of the airbox. It will pop right out.
Unfortunately, you really cannot increase the wattage of the bulbs without either burning or melting the wires or the clips/harnesses. I've heard a lot of stories about brighter headlamps that end up going terribly wrong.
If you stick to the stock wattage, you'll be fine. There are companies that offer HID retro-fit kits for the 6 that work well without frying/melting the electrical system. That may be something to consider...
I am still on Factory oem (55 months now) and I think they are good enough.
I did however change the Fog to the more "golden yellow" true fog-lights from GE. I paid $20 to the mazda mechanic to get it done on the side.
I called Mazda customer service and complained and within 24 hours they offered to reimburse me for the cost of the part (about $275). My bad experience was turned into a good one. Zoom zoom!
Having owned two previous Madza Diesel Sport models I ordered the new model on the excellent quality of my other cars.
But on delivery in February 2008, I have since found having covered 3,000 miles.
The detuned 138bhp engine lacks performance and drinks diesel at the rate on a long journey of 37mpg!!!!
Mazda quote 50mpg average that must be with the engine on tickover.
I understand the emissons have been reduced to get cheaper car tax that's why the car does not perform.
The handbrake position has been moved to the oppsite side just because the gearstick has been bent by two inches closer to the driver.
Being an ex Police vehicle examiner and class one driver the new position of the gear stick makes no advantage to the comfort of the driver whatsoever.
At night the main beam headlights are useless the two beams are not adjustable and search the trees, I want the beams on the road surface to see where I am going. My headlights have been checked by Madza and they say they are correct this is total rubbish.
On the Sport model there are 18"alloys the slightest touch on any kerb and you take a piece out of the alloy rim. The tyres size fitted is not common and they are around £135 each. My car is fitted with Dunlops tyres if I keep the car they will be ditched as soon as possible for Continentals. You do not have a space saver spare wheel again left out to reduce weight to improve fuel comsumption, what rubbish.
Try fixing a blow out with a the box of tricks they give you on a wet and cold night on the M25.
On a good point the body styling is better and the seats are a big improvement, but unless the points mentionned are fixed very soon I will be looking for something else and it will not be a Mazda.
What are you paying for a gallon of diesel?
Sorry to hear you are disappointed with your ride. I have a 2007 with 2100 miles and the car has been rock solid.
We do in the US, there is a compact spare...and I believe free roadside assistance during the 3 year warranty period.
Suprised the diesel mpg is not better, plus are you using imperial gallons? If so that would be a 32 mpg US...I get that on the freeway with the 2.3 L gasoline engine.
The US is not an important market to Mazda and for this reason Mazda does not update the 6 as frequently as in Europe or Japan, US model is still the same one that was introduced in 2002!
...as it's been in Europe and Japan as well.
Since the NA 6 was introduced (in sedan form only), the 5-door and wagon followed for '04, new (and much-improved) automatic gearboxes have been introduced for both the 4-cylinder and V6, the entire line-up was refreshed in '06 with new front and rear ends, as well as a thorough interior revision (with a new center console and new-and-significantly-improved cloth and leather seating), and the addition of 18" wheels and tires.
Last, but not least, you have the MazdaSpeed 6.
Last time I checked, the amount of revisions and improvements to the 6 in the rest of the world has been proportionally the same as in the US. Yes, Europe and Japan have more engines to choose from and more options, but they have since Day One, and neither of them have a V6 option.
If you think the US is "not an important market" to Mazda, then why did they invest millions to introduce the CX-7 and CX-9? Both are players in the crossover market, which is significantly larger here in NA than Europe and Japan, and both have done well for Mazda, with the CX-9 winning tons of accolades.
Many thanks
Try your post in the "Mazda6 Problems and Solutions" thread. You may get help there.
I'm new here. I've had my Mazda for almost two years, got about 20000 miles. I hear a clicking/knocking noise from the front wheels or somewhere there. It even traces to the steering wheel. Especially on turns. Anyone had the problem?
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Thanks for the info.
My wife and I have had nothing but problems with our 2004 Mazda 6 (loaded V6). It only has 11,600 miles on it and it is about to go out of warranty (4 yrs.) this July '08. Our biggest gripe, and there's many with this car, is the rear engine seal. It started to leak 6 months after we got it. They replaced it and soon after it started to leak again. Polar Mazda kept putting us off by saying, "we'll keep an eye on it and if it gets worse, bring it in before the warranty goes off." That's what we did and sure enough, like I expected, they won't replace the rear seal. Their excuse is, they're afraid Mazda won't cover the repair. Polar screwed up by not doing the repair right and it started leaking again. They are now saying the warranty doesn't cover it because it isn't dripping. The whole area is wet and it's only a matter of time b4 it starts dripping. It wasn't dripping the 1st. time they replaced it. I think they're also afraid of the lemon law. When I mentioned it to them, they became real defensive. I'm not through with them yet, I'm telling everybody I know about this dealership. They're not selling many cars now, so I think Mazda is cutting corners. I know I won't buy another car there. I bought a '03 Tribute there also, which has had many warranty problems. The Tribute is out of warranty and now the transfer case is leaking with only 43,000 miles on it. They both have the Ford V6 engine which was in the Taurus. I like the engine, I just don't like Ford's cheap gaskets. We gave our 1998 Honda Accord to our daughter when we bought the Mazda 6. I change her oil and the engine is still dry, no leaks anywhere with close to 90,000 miles on it. I could go on about the problems we've had with our two Mazda's, I don't have the time or room to tell them all. Oh yes, I have to tell you all about the 1st. "FREE" oil change Polar did. I always do my own oil changes, but as long as they gave the 1st. one free, I let them do it. When I got the car home it was dripping oil on my garage floor. I had to jack the car up and tighten the oil filter. They couldn't even do that right!
I guess that's the difference between a great service dealer, and a poor one. I also have an 04' loaded 6s, and Delray Mazda in Florida has been a fantastic service center for me, this past 3 years. They've taken care of every fix, whether medium or small, in a timely fashion, and fixed correctly every time.
Change the dealer or call Mazda HQ.
They do say that when you remove the PCV valve you'll probably break the locking tab and won't be able to re-install it, so it might be best to check it in place.
1. take of the shroud
2. take off the intake manifold.
good thing is this is actually covered under extended warranty so I had the dealership also change the spark-plugs while they had everything open back there.
I have a corresponding noise in my car. At times, it almost sound like a diesel engine. It kinda rattles a bit. I've read a bad PCV valve may cause the engine to burn oil. Maybe I'm low on oil and that's causing the noise.
Using a diagnostic code reader, it gives me two codes, both of which are P0340. The second one also shows what looks like a "pd". So it reads "P0340 pd". I can scroll down in the menu and several other items are indicated, but they are not codes. It says things like, "O2 SNSR", "Engr", and various others. Can any body help?
Has anyone experienced a similar problem? Hopefully they can fix it, everything else about the car has been great. :confuse:
Just wondered if anyone has successfully repaired one of these, and how ya did it. . Salvage yards usually don't mess with these, but Mazzzzzzzzz wants $86 for the whole cable assembly.
"Quality cable/rod, but CHEAP PLASTIC CONNECTOR!! Thanks alot, Mazda engineers..........
1: i got a new batter
2: changed the batter wire end's
nether of thes thing worked can any one plzz help me with this .???
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well hope someone can help me
I also have an '03. Bought it new, and still love the car in spite of its little issues.
Several others on this board with '03s have had this problem, and it is usually related to the mechanism that prevents the car from starting when the clutch is not engaged (automatic transmission - not in park).
I have a clutch - so whenever the car does not start, I just turn off the key, take my foot off of the clutch, and push it in again (sometimes I have to do this a couple of times), and the car will start.
Those with an automatic - they merely turned off the key, moved it from park to drive and back to park again, and then the car would start.
Sadly, I spent a ton of money trying to figure out what the issue was at the Mazda dealership - including the new battery and diagnostics - only to find out that I did not need that stuff.
I will send this to your e-mail as well in case you are not able to get back on the board.
Good luck!
Khana
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