If the clutch fails prematurely again I don't think that I would have Mazda replace it because if it failed twice it would mean that it is a poor design. At that point I think I would opt for a better aftermarket clutch and just be done with it.

 

Unfortunately (for them) they can't make good on that promise.
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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

the clutch failing at 7500 miles? thats nuts. mazda better check into this.

 

When i got my car the guy at the dealership told me that the clutch was soft. So it's not a problem if anyone was thinking that.

 

hrmm.. so weird.. im a little over 7,500 miles. about 7800

 

Think "Magnuson Moss Warranty Act" and other related FTC rules (U.S.). Mazda would have to prove (not mere conjecture) that the air intake was at least partially responsible for the clutch problem at the time of the failure. That might prove to be a tad difficult here

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...

 

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)

 

Well, I think it is fair to say your clutch came apart and it didn't just "wear irregularly".

 

who knows, i'll know more later. all i know is they are fixing it under waranty and they didnt say jack about my intake!

 

What type of intake did you have, just a different filter or cone or something?

 

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???

 

You are entitled to a loaner car as long as they have your car in the shop, it's part of the buying contract.

 

its the intake from thunder fabrications. it replaces the whole intake.

LOL. I actually never dropped it at 8,000

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

I am? My father co-signed for me (i'm paying for the car, but I have zip credit so that was the only way) and my friend who works at mazda told me they will only give it to you if you are 21 or older. Otherwise they will shuttle you around. heh.

 

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.

 

im sure somewhere in the small print it says something about an age requirement.

 

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

 

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.

 

9100 miles in 3 months....your're a drivin foo!

 

i love to drive it a little to much lol. I drive about 50 miles a day just back and forth from school and my house

 

Rx-7's are soft too.
It's great!
I prefer hydraulic clutches better then sping clutches.

 

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.

 

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?