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My question, not being a gear head, is whether this has anything to do with my gas mileage. I love the car but the mileage (I have the AWD) kinda sucks.
Any help is appreciated.
If you live in colder climes, then you are no different than the rest of us. Just wait until it starts to warm up.
That's the Intake Manifold Runner Control actuator whose function is to draw more air into the manifold at higher engine speeds. It does so by pulling the IMRC cable to let more air in. If it's not functioning then your CX-7 engine may be running lean so your mileage may be affected.
tidester, host
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My father-in-law's CX-7 has only had 2 CEL's to date. (Purchased on 9/9/06, 12,000 miles currently). He lives here in CT (cold winters). One was the gas cap, the other was the IMRC. Before the IMRC was replaced, he was getting 17-18mpg highway. Now, he gets 22-23mpg highway.
If you have a heavy foot, and use all those ponies going 70mph or more, expect lower then 23mpg highway.
No. They will not. It is not an official recall, it is only in certain CX-7's. Plus, Mazda has no way of knowing your driving habits.
Keep in mind, the engine is tested at 60mph. If you drive over 60mph, you will not get the EPA estimate of 24. My father-in-law filled up, drove on the highway for a great distance with the cruise control set at 60. Went to another gas station, and filled up. Did the math, came out to 23mpg.
72 gallons * $2.80 / gallon = $201.60 that Mazda USA owes me.
My father-in-law's still is running fine with 17K on the clock to date, still getting MPG's as advertised. I check with him almost every time I talk to him. He has only had 2 CEL's, gas cap and IMRC.
I am worry about this problem in CX-7 because I can not afford to waste my time in service department every 20 days.
Is there any way to fix this problem permanently?
Vince.
I told them why a brand new car should have these problems!!! and they could not answer me except sorry. :mad:
This car has problem.
Unfortunately I am living in canada and there is no lemon law here.
DO NOT buy Mazda CX-7
There are no guarantees about future models, but I'll wager that the 2008 model will be relatively bug-free (keep my fingers crossed here, hoping I don't have to eat my words) :P
Vince.
That being said, I think our (consumers') standards have gotten a little too high these days with regards to the CELs. You have to understand that the engine computers are controlling a LOT of stuff under the hood and elsewhere, all in the name of giving you power, reliability, emissions control, and (in theory) good mileage. Personally, I'd rather have a CEL now and then than go back to the days where you had no CEL at all. (I know, I know... in the days of 2BBL Rochesters, maybe there wasn't so much to go WRONG with a car... )
Point is, I don't think two CELs in the first year of ownership of a first-year model classifies the car as a "lemon." Some of the more vaunted makes throw CELs every now and then too, you know. Nobody gets a car perfect right out of the gate, although you could argue that as a rule, Honda comes closer than Mazda. But frankly, I wouldn't even count two CELs as a "hiccup." It's the system working the way it's supposed to. So get your free loaner, take it easy on the service guys (it's not like they designed the vehicle), and look forward to getting your baby back.
Vince.
This is now my 4th occurrence of CEL in 6 months of driving the CX. I am leasing my vehicle. Do I have any legal grounds for terminating the lease without penalties?
I do not have the time to bring the CX in for a CEL occurrence every other month.............I'm ready to walk.
I did investigate Connecticut's lemon law, since each state has its own unique requirements for a car to be covered, and I did not quite make the cut, since each CEL was seemingly caused by something different, rather than the same cause over and over. However...I really like the car and have made peace with the fact that my particular car - not all CX7s - is flawed in this respect. It will VERY interesting to see what happens this coming winter once the temps drop. My dealer is not conveniently located for me nor is it open on Saturdays, so to get the car serviced for any reason (e.g., oil change)means missing work. So believe me, it took a lot of patience to come to grips with this flaw in the car. Again, I believe it's just my actual car that's whacky and I had to think long and hard about whether it was worth the possible grief and aggravation. In the end, I decided to just roll with it. I don't feel I'm in danger driving the car and as mentioned, I really DO enjoy everything else about it!
So...you'll have to decide which road to follow - do you have the time and resources needed to get yourself out of your lease (would an attorney be needed?)early, or would your time and $ be better spent "fixing" the car? Only you can figure this out. But I can understand your frustration 100%.
I too had this problem but after 2 CELs, I mentioned there was a Technical Service Bulletin that covered this problem which they then properly addressed. (they probably knew about this TSB but I mentioned it anyhow)
Here is the link that I have that covers all TSBs on our CX-7s. Since they are warrantied repairs, might as well have them address them as you see fit.
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/cx7/docs/
hope this helps
Time to write a nastygram to Mazda USA and my attorney.
Absolutely fed up and ready to walk away from this vehicle.
:lemon:
We are not alone in this ongoing CEL saga. Acording to
Toyota Motor over 56% of new 2007 Toyotas have experienced CEL lights. :lemon:
Also...I find that on the rare occasions that I use a full-serve gas station, I notice that the attendants do not turn the cap more than twice. If I forget to re-tighten it myself, then I get a CEL which goes away after I fill the tank again. 99% of the time, I pump my own gas and I tighten the cap at least 6-8 turns (almost to the point where it sounds like it'll crack!).
johnny_rf, good luck in your efforts to ditch your CX-7. As I've said, I can sympathize and empathize. Please let us know what happens with your attorney and Mazda. I hope it works out for the best, whatever that may be.
I have read that as well. I have a 2005 Mazda6 4cyl w/ 32K and no problems to date. My wife has a 2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS w/64K and numerous CEL's that will not stop.
Basically, all makes and models are going to throw CEL's from time to time. Especially because of all the emission regulations, demand for more power, and greater fuel economy and smaller displacement engines. This means vehicles rely heavily on computer assistance. Look at your PC, and tell me how many times have you wanted to throw it out the window due to problems? At least 100 I bet.
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
Have your dealer check it out. Or invest in your own code reader. They start at $50 or so, but be prepared to do some research online about the codes and what they mean.
One CEL in the first two months does not make the car a lemon. That happened to almost everybody who bought a CX-7 a year ago.
-c92
Probably not a wiring problem. The windows need to be programed by a Mazda tech. If power is disconnected from the battery, this needs to be done again.
At least the MPG's have gone up over the summer, but I still haven't ever gotten anything better than 22.4 MPG on a tank, even coming down from the mountains driving 65-70 MPH. They did re-flash the computer and the turbo lag is drastically reduced. I have to "re-flash" my right foot now to get used to it!
#$%!&^@*#&! !!!!!!
-c92
Is there anyone has the CHECK ENGINE light issue for the past month?