# \#mazda **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mazda/128.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car repair taking more time. Is it ok to leave car idle at dealer's place?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-taking-more-time-is-it-ok-to-leave-car-idle-at-dealers-place/98005)
**Author:** [@pvijaybabube](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pvijaybabube)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-repair-taking-more-time-is-it-ok-to-leave-car-idle-at-dealers-place/98005 "2026-04-07T00:26:02Z")
Hi, I have a 2010 Mazda 6 car. I received a letter for airbag recall. When I dropped my car for service they said it would 1 hr to fix the airbag. Later they called me and said the parts are not available and it would … --- ## [Help Needed: Cylinder 4 Misfire (No Spark) on 2007 MX-5 Miata NC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-needed-cylinder-4-misfire-no-spark-on-2007-mx-5-miata-nc/200540)
**Author:** [@miataaaa\_br](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miataaaa_br)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-needed-cylinder-4-misfire-no-spark-on-2007-mx-5-miata-nc/200540 "2026-01-04T19:56:27Z")
Hi everyone, We’re trying to troubleshoot an issue with a 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata NC (6-speed manual, around 160k miles, 4 cylinders 2L), and we’d really appreciate some advice from folks with experience. The problem: Cy… --- ## [2020 Mazda 3 New battery drained twice for no apparent reason](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-3-new-battery-drained-twice-for-no-apparent-reason/200706)
**Author:** [@mercedes.baillargeon\_193921](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercedes.baillargeon_193921)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-3-new-battery-drained-twice-for-no-apparent-reason/200706 "2025-08-04T15:36:02Z")
Twice in the last 6 weeks has my battery completely drained on my 2020 Mazda 3… engine is off, lights are off, no obvious culprit… has anybody else experienced this? any idea what might be causing this? --- ## [Strange sound front passenger side mazda 3 2015](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-front-passenger-side-mazda-3-2015/201058)
**Author:** [@bruhmomentum197\_194143](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bruhmomentum197_194143)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-front-passenger-side-mazda-3-2015/201058 "2025-07-17T22:05:34Z")
Hi, I am having trouble identifying this noise, seemingly coming from the passenger side around the engine bay or drivetrain area. Anyway, doesn’t sound particularly good but at the same time it came abruptly one morning… --- ## [2012 Mazda CX-7 - Massive banging after CEL](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-cx-7-massive-banging-after-cel/200368)
**Author:** [@Cc54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cc54)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-cx-7-massive-banging-after-cel/200368 "2025-05-23T04:06:08Z")
If a week prior your oil light comes on so u add a litre only of oil then during the week u do heaps of driving, come the next weekend u leave the car sitting for the weekend go to start it and its making a massive bangi… --- ## [Can you recognize the Odd sound this 2016 Mazda 6 makes?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-recognize-the-odd-sound-this-2016-mazda-6-makes/199765)
**Author:** [@wjordan1987\_193339](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wjordan1987_193339)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-you-recognize-the-odd-sound-this-2016-mazda-6-makes/199765 "2025-04-07T05:42:09Z")
Can anyone recognize the odd sound this Mazda 6 makes? There’s no handle issues. Mostly occurs when its warm outside vs cold. The noises are random. Sometimes at startup, when slowing down or speeding up. Sometimes loud,… --- ## [Help me find a small coolant leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-find-a-small-coolant-leak/198476)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-me-find-a-small-coolant-leak/198476 "2025-03-29T12:20:45Z")
I have a 2007 Mazda 3 with 203K miles. I noticed a small puddle of coolant under the car after parking on a modest down slope. The coolant level was well below the MIN level. Removing the engine undercover showed that i… --- ## [2021 Mazda CX-5 - How to update GPS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-cx-5-how-to-update-gps/199216)
**Author:** [@Bluey39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bluey39)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 1:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-cx-5-how-to-update-gps/199216 "2025-02-21T01:27:26Z")
Easy and cheap way to update GPS --- ## [Never mind, this apparently is not a place to ask questions](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472)
**Author:** [@zak.ouellette\_192285](https://community.cartalk.com/u/zak.ouellette_192285)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/never-mind-this-apparently-is-not-a-place-to-ask-questions/198472 "2025-01-02T01:10:48Z")
I am trying to see if a 2011 mazda 6 headlight assembly will mount and connect to a 2010 mazda 6. I have looked online and found only a few answers that seem to contradict each other so I was hoping to get some clarifica… --- ## [Stereo keep changing from balanced to unbalanced](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stereo-keep-changing-from-balanced-to-unbalanced/198156)
**Author:** [@Kneiseren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kneiseren)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stereo-keep-changing-from-balanced-to-unbalanced/198156 "2024-11-27T03:51:52Z")
emphasized text Not sure how to explain this issue. But my stereo (Bose) keeps going from playing on both speakers and then suddenly only playing on the left speaker. Now the right speaker do work if i use the balance s… --- ## [Brakes aren’t working and acceleration is really strong](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-aren-t-working-and-acceleration-is-really-strong/198110)
**Author:** [@elena.clay08\_191985](https://community.cartalk.com/u/elena.clay08_191985)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-aren-t-working-and-acceleration-is-really-strong/198110 "2024-11-22T16:50:57Z")
my car is a 2003 mazda tribute, it’s been for the most part reliable but there is always something going on with it. This morning i started the car and it took a couple of try’s to turn on, and when i took it out of park… --- ## [2010 Mazda 3 window/regulator alignment mishap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-3-window-regulator-alignment-mishap/197986)
**Author:** [@DIY\_Wannabe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DIY_Wannabe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-3-window-regulator-alignment-mishap/197986 "2024-11-12T01:30:21Z")
I need help understanding what I’ve done wrong here! A few years ago I posted on this forum requesting advice on how to fix or replace a broken (front passenger) door actuator (the cable had frayed at one of the cams). … --- ## [2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 - Should I buy a Miata?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-miata-mx-5-should-i-buy-a-miata/197923)
**Author:** [@FOS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FOS)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-miata-mx-5-should-i-buy-a-miata/197923 "2024-11-10T15:03:08Z")
Considering purchasing 2007 Miata MX-5 Grand Touring convertible --- ## [2010 Mazda CX-9 - Smoking from front](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-cx-9-smoking-from-front/197912)
**Author:** [@SpencerAnderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpencerAnderson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2024, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-cx-9-smoking-from-front/197912 "2024-11-09T23:47:03Z")
My car is smoking from the front end. Not from the radiator. Not sure if it is the transfer case or transmission --- ## [2004 Mazda Mazda3 - Oil in the plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mazda3-oil-in-the-plugs/197688)
**Author:** [@gluna35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gluna35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mazda-mazda3-oil-in-the-plugs/197688 "2024-10-20T22:26:52Z")
mazda 3, 2004 there’s leaking oil in the spark plugs, might be the valve cover gasket. Car is shaky on idle, and during acceleration. recovers when running at constant velocity --- ## [2011 Mazda Mazda3 - Brake-related rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-mazda3-brake-related-rattle/197541)
**Author:** [@Gerard16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gerard16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-mazda3-brake-related-rattle/197541 "2024-10-08T21:17:47Z")
My car makes a strange rattling noise, possibly coming from the rear brakes, when I accelerate or coast. The sound goes away when I initiate the brakes. This started after I got a break job, pads, and rotors, and I took … --- ## [2011 Mazda CX-7 - Valve clatter](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-cx-7-valve-clatter/196381)
**Author:** [@Crowflyer74](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crowflyer74)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mazda-cx-7-valve-clatter/196381 "2024-09-24T20:13:39Z")
94k and having lots of valve clatter. Only way valve lash clearance can be affected is premature valve, cam and lifter were. Good maintenance and oil changes. Possible variable valve timing issue also. No reason for pre… --- ## [1996 Mazda Protege - Where can I get headlights adjusted?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mazda-protege-where-can-i-get-headlights-adjusted/196339)
**Author:** [@JDW71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JDW71)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-mazda-protege-where-can-i-get-headlights-adjusted/196339 "2024-09-21T16:03:12Z")
I need someone to adjust my headlights. --- ## [2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata - Seat belt problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-mx-5-miata-seat-belt-problem/196110)
**Author:** [@Pigasoft](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pigasoft)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-mx-5-miata-seat-belt-problem/196110 "2024-09-06T17:55:49Z")
Seat belts do not retract even after Mazda service replaced it. --- ## [2002 Mazda Tribute - Help with engine light problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-tribute-help-with-engine-light-problem/195969)
**Author:** [@doview](https://community.cartalk.com/u/doview)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mazda-tribute-help-with-engine-light-problem/195969 "2024-08-30T16:54:50Z")
Hi all, I’ll be providing all the details I have on an Engine Light problem I’m having on my 2002 Mazda Tribute (automatic). I got this car for $2000 2 years back and it’s been super reliable, never broke down. I’m tigh… --- ## [2020 Mazda CX-5 - Brake issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-5-brake-issues/195875)
**Author:** [@alcjr.6363](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alcjr.6363)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 2:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-mazda-cx-5-brake-issues/195875 "2024-08-21T02:03:11Z")
brake pedal soft. found master cylinder leaking from piston seal. changed master and bleed system. still soft. did the brake booster get damaged.??? --- ## [2019 Mazda CX-5 - Infotainment glitches](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-infotainment-glitches/195605)
**Author:** [@WireghostX](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WireghostX)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-mazda-cx-5-infotainment-glitches/195605 "2024-08-06T21:15:20Z")
2019 Mazda CX-5 - Onboard sound and navigation glitches & gets worse. On braking and acceleration after barking, the screen ghosts, and at it’s worst & scariest, sets navigation volume to max, which is very startling & d… --- ## [2012 Mazda Mazda3 radio mutes/unmutes itself](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-radio-mutes-unmutes-itself/132459)
**Author:** [@Lindsey37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lindsey37)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mazda-mazda3-radio-mutes-unmutes-itself/132459 "2024-08-05T21:18:40Z")
My car radio keeps muting itself, then unmuting, then muting, then unmuting. I don’t even have a mute button, but the radio display says “Mute.” Dash recently replaced as part of recall. Battery recently replaced when it… --- ## [Remember my 2005 Mazda 6 wagon thread? Now it's repair old or buy used](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-my-2005-mazda-6-wagon-thread-now-its-repair-old-or-buy-used/195426)
**Author:** [@remodeler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/remodeler)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 7:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/remember-my-2005-mazda-6-wagon-thread-now-its-repair-old-or-buy-used/195426 "2024-08-02T07:42:12Z")
Well, the car finally died. I’m heartbroken. :sob: Smoke coming out of the engine when driving, NOT when standing still. One person said based on that it was overheating. Took it to repair guy (who has worked on it bef… --- ## [2018 Mazda 3 folding mirror problem?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-3-folding-mirror-problem/195459)
**Author:** [@Bennie-MJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bennie-MJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 9:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-mazda-3-folding-mirror-problem/195459 "2024-07-27T09:32:07Z")
The exterior mirror in the passenger side just won’t unfold when I start the engine, so I just have to unfold it manually. This is a pain really cause I’ll forget to do this if I’m in a hurry. I heard this is a common p… --- ## [2021 Mazda CX-3 - Hatch is unhappy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-cx-3-hatch-is-unhappy/195062)
**Author:** [@MarilynBuzy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MarilynBuzy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mazda-cx-3-hatch-is-unhappy/195062 "2024-06-05T16:02:44Z")
Our 2021 CX-30 has some sort of Computer issue: When I put the car in drive or reverse the Tailgate clicks and opens- not enough to open fully but enough to make the sensors beep every few seconds. Our Mazda mechanics ca… --- ## [2010 Mazda Mazda3 - Electrical glitch sets off alarm and more](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda3-electrical-glitch-sets-off-alarm-and-more/194894)
**Author:** [@hessiebell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hessiebell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mazda-mazda3-electrical-glitch-sets-off-alarm-and-more/194894 "2024-05-13T21:09:58Z")
2010 Mazda 3 Sport GX Auto Car alarm (lights, horn) goes off randomly, then stops (battery checked, all good). Also, door-ajar dash light and interior dome light will go on while driving - hitting door lock button with … --- ## [Fix or Sell 2011 CX-9 with blown engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-sell-2011-cx-9-with-blown-engine/190810)
**Author:** [@DodgeDartOwner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DodgeDartOwner)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 4:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fix-or-sell-2011-cx-9-with-blown-engine/190810 "2024-05-10T04:55:55Z")
Looking for advice here. I have a 2011 Mazda CX-9 with roughly 135K miles. The water pump failed unnoticed and the engine blew a head gasket contaminating the engine block with coolant. Long story, the thing kept star… --- ## [2016 Mazda CX-5 - Oil burner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-oil-burner/194788)
**Author:** [@ConnieBrunnmeier](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ConnieBrunnmeier)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mazda-cx-5-oil-burner/194788 "2024-04-27T18:20:29Z")
Just found out this morning that car is burning oil. 53K miles and has had regularly scheduled maintenance at dealership. Oil changed there 3K miles ago. Oil on exhaust pipes and barely registered 1/4 " on dipstick. No l… --- ## [Did an oil analysis on my Mazda](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-an-oil-analysis-on-my-mazda/194307)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 11:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-an-oil-analysis-on-my-mazda/194307 "2024-02-07T11:27:22Z")
I did the Blackstone oil test after 5k and 18months or so - just the iron is a bit high - perhaps city driving. Viscosity is in the range. Oil was dark but they say color of oil is not an indicator. I noticed significan… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mazda/128.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=mazda)