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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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Called Mazda this is what they have to say

so i made a thread about my clutch making a popping noise and i got reply that it is a sign that it mite break.....

I called 3 Mazda dealers today (i live in Canada BTW) they all say that is not a common issue and they haven't heard of the clutch breaking..... they said it mite be a common issue in the US because they make it different there?? is that true??

i am really pissed i don't know what to do......


plz help
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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Simple do a search here.

Look under the dash check for cracked or broken clutch pedal.

Buy the new part and replace.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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i looked around cant find the thread with pics that shows where the clutch breaks from?

can you help find?
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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I think it's the angle bracket that mounts the clutch pedal to the firewall. Maybe grab the clutch pedal and see if it wiggles side to side. If the spot weld did give out, it's not that expensive a fix.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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I highly doubt the U.S. has a different clutch since mostly the car was assembled and built in Japan that makes no sense at all... I suggest going to www.finishlineperformance.com and finding the TSB about the unusual noise from the clutch and bring it to them.

http://www.finishlineperformance.com....php?pageid=11
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 02:05 PM
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I don't believe that there is a TSB about the breaking clutch peddle problem. I would also think the problem would be common with all left steer equipped cars.
I have seen pictures posted of the problem. Sorry, but I don't remember the name of the thread.
The problem is being investigated by the US government. If they find it to be a design problem, I'm sure that will prompt Canada to look into it also. If you have to replace the peddle on your own. Keep your receipt so when there is a recall, Mazda will reimburse you for the service.

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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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Dealerships are stupid.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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No way....................
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DaRotary
i looked around cant find the thread with pics that shows where the clutch breaks from?

can you help find?
are you freaking kidding me?!
I told you yesterday exactly where those pics are!


sorry but I'm done spoon feeding you. go back and read the thread and do a little work.
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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Can you spoon feed me?
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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only if you ask nicely enough...
oh crap...that sounded ghey.
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Here is my thread when it happened to me...

https://www.rx8club.com/gulf-rx-8-forum-32/i-just-joined-my-clutch-pedal-snapped-club-182437/
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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can i just spoon you in bed
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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can you and jedi spoon fed each other offline and keep it that way.

you both are making this site ghey ...
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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