What does a Mazda 3 engine sound like?
He (AAA guy) said the engine sounds like a sawing machine and the timing chain is gone. So I took off the oil filler cap and looked inside with a flash light so that I can see the cam closest to the firewall/driver.
Why does my Mazda 04 make a grinding noise when I stop?
My 04 has almost 100k miles on it. The problem is now I have a strange noise from the right side when I start from a stop, it sounded at first like the wheel well liner was rubbing on the tire but I’ve confirmed that isn’t the case. It’s a low rumbling/grinding noise.
Why does my Mazda 3 have rough idle?
Since the brakes are vacuum-assisted, it makes me think that there is a brake booster vacuum leak that is letting unmetered air into the intake which is affecting the idle. Sometimes you can hear the leak by listening carefully as you press down on the brake pedal or hear it squeak by pressing hard and fast on the pedal.
Why is my car making a clicking noise?
My car has an automatic transmission. The noise you are hearing is one of the HVAC door actuators that control air flow or temperature for the a/c. There are at least 4 of these actuators in your system and one of them is going bad and would need to be replaced.
My 04 has almost 100k miles on it. The problem is now I have a strange noise from the right side when I start from a stop, it sounded at first like the wheel well liner was rubbing on the tire but I’ve confirmed that isn’t the case. It’s a low rumbling/grinding noise.
Why does my Mazda 3 idle with no AC?
After driving a bit and the engine warming up completely, whenever i stop the idle drops down to ~400-500 rpms and feels/sounds rough, no AC on. But it has never died on me, never thrown any lights or codes, and runs like a champ when you’re actually driving and idle improves when in park or neutral.
Are there any problems with the 2008 Mazda3?
CarComplaints.com Notes: Except for a minor issue with cracked motor mounts, the 2008 MAZDA3 is a fantastic vehicle with a great reputation. Read more ยป If you need to replace the motor mounts, first ask your dealer if they’ll cover it — the motor mounts were dealt with in a TSB & were recalled for some model years.
Why does my Mazda 3 want to stall?
I’ve got the EXACT same problem. Put it in Neutral or Park, idles at 700 RPM. Put it in Drive and brake, idles at 300 and it feels like the car wants to stall. When the car is cold, it’s fine. When it warms up, it acts up.