Clutch Info/Questions
11-23-2003, 08:14 PM
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Originally posted by Digisan
Only cover it once? If someone in the service department said that to me he would hear this"$#@!$#@!$#@!$#@!$#@!". Sounds like BS to me, granted the clutch wears, but after 7,500 miles it shouldn't need replacement, hell it shouldn't after 80,000!
Only cover it once? If someone in the service department said that to me he would hear this"$#@!$#@!$#@!$#@!$#@!". Sounds like BS to me, granted the clutch wears, but after 7,500 miles it shouldn't need replacement, hell it shouldn't after 80,000!
11-23-2003, 08:30 PM
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Originally posted by Speed Racer
Sounds like your clutch and pressure plate are trashed. Same thing happened to me at 7,500 miles and Mazda did replace the clutch, pressure plate, and throw out bearing under warranty but they warned that they would only cover it once.
Sounds like your clutch and pressure plate are trashed. Same thing happened to me at 7,500 miles and Mazda did replace the clutch, pressure plate, and throw out bearing under warranty but they warned that they would only cover it once.
They must repair it as many times as it takes until it is right to your satisfaction.
In fact, if it takes more than 3 tries, you should contact Mazda directly under the lemon law about making good on the repair or replacement of the vehicle.
That is the law.
11-23-2003, 09:00 PM
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My car is showing indications of future clutch trouble. Has anyone asked the service department if the replacement clutch is a better unit. Is this a quality control problem. Are they replacing with a better unit? If not I want will want rid of the problem before warranty goes up. Especially if dealer only gave me one replacement. I went through the recommended breakin for the clutch and didnt torture the thing the first 1500 miles.
11-23-2003, 09:21 PM
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telco68,
I have the same concerns especially when the dealership would not acknowledge that the clutch failure was a manufacturer's defect and they installed an identical clutch. They only replaced the clutch as a "sign of good faith" otherwise they would have told me to take a hike.
I have the same concerns especially when the dealership would not acknowledge that the clutch failure was a manufacturer's defect and they installed an identical clutch. They only replaced the clutch as a "sign of good faith" otherwise they would have told me to take a hike.
11-23-2003, 11:19 PM
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Originally posted by Speed Racer
Sounds like your clutch and pressure plate are trashed. Same thing happened to me at 7,500 miles and Mazda did replace the clutch, pressure plate, and throw out bearing under warranty but they warned that they would only cover it once.
Sounds like your clutch and pressure plate are trashed. Same thing happened to me at 7,500 miles and Mazda did replace the clutch, pressure plate, and throw out bearing under warranty but they warned that they would only cover it once.
11-24-2003, 09:30 AM
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Originally posted by DoobyWho
sure thing guys, i will let you know first thing what mazda says about my stuff. lets hope they dont turn me down cause of the intake
sure thing guys, i will let you know first thing what mazda says about my stuff. lets hope they dont turn me down cause of the intake
There is a ton of info out there on this act with related rules (google away!). It isn't limited to just air intakes: regular maintenance items are mentioned, too...
11-24-2003, 04:26 PM
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i just got a call from them and this sux they are putting in a whole new tranny. he said there was alot of damage. teeth missing, springs busted, bolts gone, etc etc. they might have it for awhile since its thanksgiving coming up.
sux though cause i wont have my car, or a rental (im 18)
they are putting in a whole new tranny. he said there was alot of damage. teeth missing, springs busted, bolts gone, etc etc. they might have it for awhile since its thanksgiving coming up. sux though cause i wont have my car, or a rental (im 18)
11-24-2003, 04:31 PM
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Originally posted by DoobyWho
i just got a call from them and this sux they are putting in a whole new tranny. he said there was alot of damage. teeth missing, springs busted, bolts gone, etc etc. they might have it for awhile since its thanksgiving coming up.
i just got a call from them and this sux
they are putting in a whole new tranny. he said there was alot of damage. teeth missing, springs busted, bolts gone, etc etc. they might have it for awhile since its thanksgiving coming up.
11-24-2003, 06:18 PM
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So how many times have you dropped the clutch at 8000 RPM? :D
Seriously man, that sux. How long till they get you your car back? And did they give you any problems about the intake???
Seriously man, that sux. How long till they get you your car back? And did they give you any problems about the intake???
11-24-2003, 11:34 PM
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Originally posted by DoobyWho
sux though cause i wont have my car, or a rental (im 18)
sux though cause i wont have my car, or a rental (im 18)
11-25-2003, 07:58 AM
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Originally posted by brothervoodoo
What type of intake did you have, just a different filter or cone or something?
What type of intake did you have, just a different filter or cone or something?
Originally posted by Omicron
So how many times have you dropped the clutch at 8000 RPM?
Seriously man, that sux. How long till they get you your car back? And did they give you any problems about the intake???
So how many times have you dropped the clutch at 8000 RPM?
Seriously man, that sux. How long till they get you your car back? And did they give you any problems about the intake???
They said they dont know when ill get the car back because its the holiday weekend coming up so they dont know exactly how its going to pan out. im guessing ill get it next week sometime
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You are entitled to a loaner car as long as they have your car in the shop, it's part of the buying contract.
You are entitled to a loaner car as long as they have your car in the shop, it's part of the buying contract.
11-25-2003, 12:31 PM
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Originally posted by neit_jnf
You should demand a loaner car! Check the car's window sticker with all its features, the loaner car program is listed there as one of the car's features.
You should demand a loaner car! Check the car's window sticker with all its features, the loaner car program is listed there as one of the car's features.
11-25-2003, 09:55 PM
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the rental car is provided in teh purchase agreement. however, there are legal requirements on leasing vehicles. those laws apply to both parties. It may be that your father will have to take responsibility and sign for the leased vehicle, but since he is one the loan of the car also, there should be no problem with that. If the service department gives you/your father any problems, get in contact with mazda directly. Sometime, asking the person you are dealing with directly for their name, position, and the number for customer complaints is enough to persuade them. if its not, be diligent and see to it that all of his supervisors understand the situation, then call mazda
11-26-2003, 09:04 AM
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i think my clutch is screwed up
2nd gear is hard to get into. third grinds a little and 5th pops out when its in gear. Aslo when i switch gears the clutch pedel feels like its skipping or something. Im bringing it in today if its teh clutch i hope they fix it under warrenty. I only have 9100 miles in 3 months.
p.s i dont have my galsses on me i left them in my car so please dont mind teh spelling
I need soem advise from people what do u think it could be.
I dont ride the clutch.
p.s i dont have my galsses on me i left them in my car so please dont mind teh spelling
I need soem advise from people what do u think it could be.
I dont ride the clutch.
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11-26-2003, 10:08 AM
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guys what do you think the problem is
If it is the clutch u think they will replace it under warranty, because it’s been like this since the first month. But thought it was normal.
11-26-2003, 10:09 AM
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Sounds like it could be the sort of clutch problems others have had (loose pressure plate bolts, springs, etc). But I'll have to go back and check to see if anyone reported popping out of gear. Isn't popping out of gear more of a transmission thing than a clutch thing?