# \#mazda3 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mazda3/1048.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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). … --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Car does not crank occasionally...what's wrong?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-does-not-crank-occasionally-whats-wrong/194122)
**Author:** [@Erikmarko72\_186627](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Erikmarko72_186627)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-does-not-crank-occasionally-whats-wrong/194122 "2024-01-06T22:18:46Z")
Guys I have a problem with my 2006 Mazda3. Sometimes when I try to crank the car to start it nothing happens. No sound, all the lights turn on and I have to try several times for the car to start cranking and start. When… --- ## [Mazda 3 2006 problem with engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2006-problem-with-engine/190607)
**Author:** [@extrememiljan\_185241](https://community.cartalk.com/u/extrememiljan_185241)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2006-problem-with-engine/190607 "2023-11-03T22:06:17Z")
Hello I have a mazda 3 2006 1.6 diesel that i got for cheap not long ago however i have ran into a issue recently I go to my car in the morning to go to work and i turn the car on without a problem when after about 15 … --- ## [My car doesn't break often enough (2007 Mazda3)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-doesnt-break-often-enough-2007-mazda3/192781)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-doesnt-break-often-enough-2007-mazda3/192781 "2023-09-11T06:17:30Z")
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. In the past, that motto has worked for me. Beyond very basic maintenance, I only learned about systems when they broke. My Miata slave clutch slave cylinder had been replaced a couple ti… --- ## [Mazda3 Turbo Upgrade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda3-turbo-upgrade/183643)
**Author:** [@tryingangles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tryingangles)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda3-turbo-upgrade/183643 "2023-04-01T17:12:13Z")
I just purchased a Mazda3 Turbo 2.5 Hatchback. I love it. I am new to the car game and basically know NOTHING about this sort of thing. However, I was wondering what I had to do if I wanted to make it faster. It has … --- ## [What are your thoughts on this car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-this-car/185970)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2022, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-this-car/185970 "2022-08-25T12:30:59Z")
I like the fact it has a perfect maintenance record, normally I would be too worried about how it was maintained since I am buying for long-term use and don’t want any engine or trans issues, especially a car that I am b… --- ## [2015 Mazda Mazda3 - rust underneath](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-mazda3-rust-underneath/185504)
**Author:** [@AnwarK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnwarK)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-mazda-mazda3-rust-underneath/185504 "2022-07-27T23:26:40Z")
Car beneath is rusty in various areas. Especially the silencer is rusted . Car dash is sticky. the car is GCC specs . Only 36K driven in the past 6.5 years .Used in United Arab emirates --- ## [Visor frits and EZPass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/visor-frits-and-ezpass/184964)
**Author:** [@oldnotdeadyet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldnotdeadyet)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/visor-frits-and-ezpass/184964 "2022-07-02T22:59:31Z")
I started to install an EZPass at the top center of my windshield, and found a black grid on the windshield behind the rearview mirror. I now learn they are called “visor frits”. I am concerned that they will interfere … --- ## [Mazda 3 2008 Unkown Starting issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2008-unkown-starting-issue/184903)
**Author:** [@Jdogmoney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jdogmoney)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2022, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-2008-unkown-starting-issue/184903 "2022-06-28T22:25:30Z")
hello everyone, I went to start my car for work this morning and it would not start, attached is the video of what it sounded like. (It should be noted that I am cranking the engine the whole time) https://youtu.be/lJm… --- ## [Turbo Whistle for turbo diesel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-whistle-for-turbo-diesel/182285)
**Author:** [@kyledmay\_179343](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kyledmay_179343)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-whistle-for-turbo-diesel/182285 "2022-06-22T16:12:08Z")
I recently just bought my first ever car, a Mazda Axela 2014 2.2L Diesel Turbo. I’ve always wanted my car to have that turbo whistle sound and I know that its usually achieved with a straight intake or a blow off valve. … --- ## [Should I fit 205/60/R16 instead of 205/55/R16 winter tires on my Mazda 3 2010 GS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fit-205-60-r16-instead-of-205-55-r16-winter-tires-on-my-mazda-3-2010-gs/179076)
**Author:** [@spyro\_le\_dragon\_mauve\_174694](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spyro_le_dragon_mauve_174694)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-fit-205-60-r16-instead-of-205-55-r16-winter-tires-on-my-mazda-3-2010-gs/179076 "2022-05-21T18:21:26Z")
Title says all. I saw some Bridgestone WS90 almost 30$ less per tire if I choose the 205/60 model, while my car should avec 205/55. I’ve read a bit about it and it seems OK, but some people seems to say that I need to ch… --- ## [Car making very loud rattling noise after a 6 hour road trip](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-very-loud-rattling-noise-after-a-6-hour-road-trip/183913)
**Author:** [@alexkatelloyd\_180598](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alexkatelloyd_180598)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2022, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-very-loud-rattling-noise-after-a-6-hour-road-trip/183913 "2022-05-01T23:10:37Z")
I just drove my car on a 6 hour road trip and got out to discover a very loud rattling noise under the front hood. I had a friend’s dad take a look, and he seems to think I need a bearing replaced on something that looks… --- ## [Question about OBD fault codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-obd-fault-codes/183843)
**Author:** [@031604djm\_180548](https://community.cartalk.com/u/031604djm_180548)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2022, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/question-about-obd-fault-codes/183843 "2022-04-28T01:50:06Z")
Just recently bought a used 2011 Mazda 3. I started driving home after buying it, and the CEL came on. I got the codes ran and it had 10 codes that came up. I looked into it and I believe most of the codes aren’t actuall… --- ## [Car shop set off airbag, now it's waiting indefinitely for a replacement. What can I do?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shop-set-off-airbag-now-its-waiting-indefinitely-for-a-replacement-what-can-i-do/183629)
**Author:** [@seabeast](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seabeast)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-shop-set-off-airbag-now-its-waiting-indefinitely-for-a-replacement-what-can-i-do/183629 "2022-04-19T23:13:30Z")
My son’s a senior in college in Los Angeles. His Mazda 3 got scratched while parked on a street near his apartment, so he filed an insurance claim and took the car for repairs to the body shop Allstate recommended. The… --- ## [Calipers doesn't fit with my rotor - I'm lost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calipers-doesnt-fit-with-my-rotor-im-lost/181712)
**Author:** [@spyro\_le\_dragon\_mauve\_174694](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spyro_le_dragon_mauve_174694)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/calipers-doesnt-fit-with-my-rotor-im-lost/181712 "2022-01-24T20:00:01Z")
Hi all, So basacly, I bought from rockauto.com 4 calipers to replace mine (they’re almost dead). I went to the mechanic this morning to install them, but surprise ! They are a bit too big : Only half of the brake pads t… --- ## [Headlight bulb glued in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-bulb-glued-in/181721)
**Author:** [@Hurin34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hurin34)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2022, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-bulb-glued-in/181721 "2022-01-09T20:31:52Z")
So a year ago or so my headlight had to be glued and hardwired in by a mechanic so I can’t replace my headlight without figuring out how to get it out. It’s been a pain. Image is below. … --- ## [Dealer Says That I Need a New Fuel Tank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-says-that-i-need-a-new-fuel-tank/179638)
**Author:** [@MyMazda3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MyMazda3)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dealer-says-that-i-need-a-new-fuel-tank/179638 "2021-11-02T20:54:52Z")
I took my car in for a rattle and apparently the Dealer said that a baffle or baffles have broken off inside the fuel tank. I didn’t get the sense that the young man at the dealership knew if this was something that was … --- ## [AC Faint Cassette Noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-faint-cassette-noise/180050)
**Author:** [@Mbrachlin2007\_177724](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mbrachlin2007_177724)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ac-faint-cassette-noise/180050 "2021-10-17T23:59:13Z")
Hi everyone, I have a 2019 Mazda 3. The AC makes two noises – the first is a clicking from the air blend doors going crazy which has a TSB out with a software update to fix it which I’ve yet to have applied. The other… --- ## [2007 Mazda 3 Timing Belt Tensioner](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-3-timing-belt-tensioner/179837)
**Author:** [@Jake-Gittes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jake-Gittes)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-mazda-3-timing-belt-tensioner/179837 "2021-10-14T04:30:09Z")
I recently had the timing chain replaced on my 2007 Mazda 3 with 310,000 mi. Shortly after I started noticing a rattling sound when applying the gas pedal. I had heard this sound prior to the TC replacement but it was mu… --- ## [Install rear camber arms while suspension is out or after I install coilovers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/install-rear-camber-arms-while-suspension-is-out-or-after-i-install-coilovers/179032)
**Author:** [@jordanethan609\_175234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jordanethan609_175234)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/install-rear-camber-arms-while-suspension-is-out-or-after-i-install-coilovers/179032 "2021-08-28T20:49:01Z")
So I got some BC Racing coilovers and am waiting to install them until my rear camber arms come in. My question is, is there any benefit of installing the new camber arms before I remove the stock suspension, or if I do … --- ## [Intermittent vibration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-vibration/73554)
**Author:** [@tassosm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tassosm)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-vibration/73554 "2021-08-24T13:23:40Z")
Hi all, I have a 2008 Mazda3 (2.3L automatic, 34K miles), which has recently been annoying me.. The problem started about 4 months ago, when I got new tires and a brake job (pads + rotor resurfacing). Ever since, it ha… --- ## [MAZDA 3 Swimming Pool!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-swimming-pool/178773)
**Author:** [@justin23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justin23)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2021, 11:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-3-swimming-pool/178773 "2021-08-17T23:46:06Z")
Hi car talk community, so my 2006 hatchback mazda 3 has a swimming pool in the trunk caused by a leak. It fills up the area where the spare tire is. I can’t seem to find where the water is coming in. I live in Kodiak, Al… --- ## [Sturctural/metal fatigue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sturctural-metal-fatigue/176887)
**Author:** [@melvttr20\_175296](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melvttr20_175296)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sturctural-metal-fatigue/176887 "2021-05-21T16:46:03Z")
My car is an '06, is structural/metal fatigue something that could be a safety issue? I love my car and it has pretty low mileage for it’s age (130k) but I’ve been told that despite the fact that it’s mechanically sound … --- ## [Anyone knows PRT suspension kit? - Mazda 3 2010](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-knows-prt-suspension-kit-mazda-3-2010/176091)
**Author:** [@spyro\_le\_dragon\_mauve\_174694](https://community.cartalk.com/u/spyro_le_dragon_mauve_174694)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2021, 1:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/anyone-knows-prt-suspension-kit-mazda-3-2010/176091 "2021-04-12T01:18:52Z")
Hi all, I’ve learned hat I need new front Strut / Coil Spring / Mount Assembly kit, but at the moment I’m on low budget (thanks Covid for that) and I was looking on rockauto for some affordable one. I tried to read some … --- ## [Electrical Problems - New Car Now, or Cross My Fingers?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-new-car-now-or-cross-my-fingers/170234)
**Author:** [@jjj\_170934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jjj_170934)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 6:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-problems-new-car-now-or-cross-my-fingers/170234 "2020-09-22T06:18:21Z")
Bought this car new in 2012. Mostly it has been trouble-free. Only has about 46,000 miles on it. However - from day one the headlights have flickered when braking or accelerating. Next, typically if I don’t drive the ca… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mazda3/1048.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=mazda3)