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Mine are all inoperative, which raises my suspicions on a fuse being out?
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He's a very helpful member who happens to be a dealer he'll give you his straight-up assessment based on all the info you give him.
Good luck!
My OE Dunlops 5000 are nearing it's end and I'm looking at replacing with Falken 512 @ USD 463.00 all inclusive. Anyone with experience with these tires. Cheers ">
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I do not have any comments on the Falkens but having tried Proxes TPT, I would not recommend them for the Millenia. They developed feathering (and hence annoying noises) after just 15000kms due to their design on the edges. The redesigned Proxes may address the feathering issue
I reverted to the Dunlop 50000.
I purchased a Mazda extended warranty that covers me to 160,000 kms, so I feel quite comfortable. If you can buy one, it is peace of mind - whatever others may say about not spending money on extended warranties I believe in them. I had one on my Honda Accord and it proved to be of immense value when tere was a leak in the trasnmission at 159,000 Kms - just before the expiry.
Anyway, the MIlenia is a fantastic car to drive - as indeed are all Mazdas - provided you are well looked after by your dealer. In my case I get excellent service.
I have only been using premium gas in my Millenia, but not always from a big-name dealer. I must admit that the last time I filled up at Shell, I had my best gas mileage yet and didn't notice the sulfur odor. Do the smaller gas retailers really have poorer gas quality?
I find that my Millenia drives best with 94 from Sunoco - it doesn't take long (for me) to realize that it suffers going dropping to a lower octane rating. If you are happy with Shell stick to it.
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I understand Mazda has issues M-Tip on the super charger (similar to a tech service bulletin). Does anyone know where I can get a copy?
The sulphur smell is the catalytic. Mazda isn't being upfront about this. Its a very common problem - not just with Mazda. The gas you buy isn't causing the problem. The difference in regular or premium is the octane rating. Your car will run fine on regular. The compression stroke of the piston causes a shock wave in the air/fuel mixture. On high compression engines this shock wave is enough to ignite the mixture sooner than it should. Higher octane fuels will prevent this preignition.
It seems that you could take it to Mazda dealer, they send it somewhere for weeks, the bill is high and then the dealer marks that up 40%. Unappealing.
Current advice is to scrap the player and install a new Alpine/ Pioneer/ whatever.
Waddya think?
That means paying a buck a litre for gas up here in Manitoba.. but if it means better performance, it's worth the few extra bucks.
I intend to bring it in as soon as I can, but it would be helpful if someone could give me some insight into what may be the problem here.. i.e. why isn't the gas door release mechanism working? The car is still practically brand new.
I'd like to put sidemarkers on the side mirrors, as well. Do you have a flip trunk in your ride, as well? I bought a kit off eBay, but have yet to install it. I don't like the standard goose necks.
Awful to hear that a +/- 35,000.00$ cdn car has audio components issues.
If i'm not mistaking Nagamichi manufactures(d) Millenia's head units.
My opnion, like you say: crap the OEM & install a good aftermarket (Alpine); a little pricey but woth the money.Of course you can buy any brand you like.
Personally i removed & replaced all OEM audio from my '00 S & built it from scratch. Apline HU, Boston Components (doors & rear deck) Cerwin-Vega sub,
Alpine Amp. Sounds great and costed well under 2000.00$ cdn.
I got some blinkers also but i haven't done anything yet. Can you explain the procedure? on this forum or email me!
Good luck with the Lambo doors! :shades:
I have a question, I have a 2001 Mazda Millenia, and just today as I was driving I noticed that the brake petal went all the way down... And the next thing I knew I couldn't stop!! So.. I let go of the break... tried it again and it worked. Decided to drive it a little bit more.. then.. my emergency break light came on.. I freaked!!! Pulled over and read the manual, it said... "You may notice that the pedal is harder to push or that it may go closer to the floor. It says to check the brake fluid... it should be at Max... after adding fluid check the light" Ok so I check... it was at Min, I added break fluid.. and decided to drive around a little bit more... And I still notice that the petal is going closer to the ground... I am calling my mechanic tomorrow.. but I just figured I would post this.. and see if this has happened to anyone else... Please let me know!! I am a little frantic!! Thanks!!!
I did, and for the '98 2.5 they give a setting of 10b (the b equaling btdc). It also gives you the plug setting etc.
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My Alpine deck gets installed Monday and speakers and the rest of the project are just ahead.
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I bought that model from an ebay seller. Sounds like your car has some issues. Check the code, turn the light off and see what happens. If it lights again immediately, or if the drivability issues remain, then it's off to the mechanic.
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If this is not happening, then I was guess not supercharger. Could be a vacuum leak - common- or a transmission problem. Find a good mechanic and get it figured out.
Well I have a Millenia 2002 and I recently saw a strange light blinking on the dash. It looks like a red airbag sign. It's difficult to draw a picture here. I don't have the owner's manual. Anybody can help me with that ?
p.s. Sign looks a little bit like that (blinking in red) : /T O
In general, the light is telling you that "your car may (or may not) be emitting pollutants in excess of the regulations". As long as you are experiencing no drivability problems (stalls, hesitates, low power, etc.) then don't worry about it too much.
It's highly likely that the money you've spent so far has been entirely wasted because the money's gone and the problem remains. A big advantage with a MIllenia is a trusted, honest and skilled independent mechanic that will think and work with the car. I have one here, but this is Canada. Ask around..
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Weird, but perhaps it's the nature of the beast.
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