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The MidAtlantic area on the east coast of the United States, namely Virginia, has seen high temperatures recently. I have been often use the air conditioning system in my Mazda CX-9, and I have recently seen, subsequent to a series of wet days, the presence of a vinegar-like odor emanating from the inside of the car upon first activating the AC. The sensation diminishes within a little duration, although exhibits considerable intensity initially. Do you have any indication of the nature of this phenomenon and any potential methods for its eradication? Has anybody else encountered this issue and successfully resolved it? I express my gratitude in advance.
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The installation of the remote software update is not occurring.
markjay replied to markjay's topic in General Car Chat
I appreciate your response. I have examined the battery and it is now at full charge, indicating a capacity of 100%. Despite my efforts, I have been unable to successfully install it. -
Greetings, I have lately made a purchase of a 2019 3 series G20 automobile. Upon configuring the My BMW application, I received a notification indicating the availability of a software update. Subsequently, I successfully transferred the update to my vehicle. However, I am now being informed that I will be alerted once the installation process is prepared. The situation has persisted for a duration of ten days. I have ensured that the vehicle is in park, the engine is running, and I have rebooted the iDrive system, among other troubleshooting measures. The battery health/percentage is the only aspect that I am unable to verify. Has anybody encountered this issue and discovered a solution to bypass it in order to successfully install the software? I express my gratitude in advance.
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An inexplicable grinding noise coming from the brakes
markjay replied to VVC-Geeza's topic in General Car Chat
Okay, reread my first response: plenty of noises may result from applying force. The fact that the sound disappeared when the brakes were adjusted is proof here. The noise is probably not coming from the brakes, but rather the axles. Just have another "qualified" individual listen to it without knowing anything about the recent brake work. This manner, they won't automatically assume that the problem is due to the brakes. This is why I recommend having it checked out at Firestone. Instead of being baffled by the brakes, the mechanic will observe the newer components and check elsewhere for the source of the noise. I'll have one of my Technicians analyze the situation and give some attention to their diagnosis if I have a client who appears to know more than me (LOL) and if there is a condition that I now have stuck in my head from that "smart" customer as to what it was. -
An inexplicable grinding noise coming from the brakes
markjay replied to VVC-Geeza's topic in General Car Chat
LMAO, the mechanics who can't figure out what's wrong with the brakes and suspension, and MAZDA swapping out something that will never turn. It's time to pack up and leave New York. Now is the time to visit a local *Firestone for a free inspection. -
An inexplicable grinding noise coming from the brakes
markjay replied to VVC-Geeza's topic in General Car Chat
The video's quality isn't great, but the problem doesn't seem to be a broken axle. This is just conjectural, however I have heard a similar noise in a customer's car and one of my own. There is no noise produced by the front suspension while the car is on the rack and the weight is not pressing down on it. Finally, with the use of a sound meter, I was able to pin the increased noise level during mild braking on the output shaft seal. Since the axles often had a lot of miles on them, I went ahead and swapped out the whole assembly, bearings if necessary, and output shaft seal. There is no longer any noise. The argument is that the suspension was hanging in an abnormal position, speeding up the wear on the axle or seal, and the noise only started when the brakes were used. All I have to go on is hearing what I assume was a familiar sound and seeing the incredibly brief and low-quality recordings. -
The transmission automatically selects Sport mode.
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that W204! -
The transmission automatically selects Sport mode.
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The transmission automatically selects Sport mode.
markjay replied to markjay's topic in General Car Chat
My battery has worked good, starting the vehicle every time on the first try with no additional issues; but, when I plugged it into the OBD machine, I received two error warnings. Unknown Code P220101 and Coolant Thermostat (Temperature Below Thermostat Regulation Temperature) Code P012800 -
Howdy, folks! Okay, I'm stuck on a new issue and was hoping someone could be able to shed some light on it for me. While driving my C350 3.5, I've recently noticed that Sport Mode switches on from Economy mode without my intervention. When the Sport button is pressed, a dashboard indicator light and a S sign light up. I have to pull over, turn off the engine, then restart the vehicle before I can turn off the switch again. Fault with the electricity or the machinery? I'd be grateful for any help you could provide. Preemptive appreciation
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How would that even function? Why is there no electricity?
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I bought my car in Oxford in March 2014, and this problem happens when I play music from a USB stick or my iPod through USB. When you connect an iPod via USB, it takes a long time because every time you turn on the device, it gets all of the music. The same goes for setting up an iPhone using Bluetooth. Before you can make a call or listen to your music, you have to wait a while for it to download your phonebook and music. The one good thing is that it doesn't always go back to track 1. I called Mazda, but they didn't seem to care about the problem at all. I did ask if they were working on a software fix because I had read about it on this plus a US form. They didn't know and didn't seem to think they did. Overall, the entertainment system is terrible compared to what I've had in other cars.
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I have to agree with Neil, the estate is far more aesthetically pleasing than the saloon. namely the sport itself. My stepdaughter's white 2.0L gasoline sport with 19" alloys is really stunning. It's a joy to drive because to its silky smooth suspension and responsive handling.It's a big step forward over the old version.However, the saloon has grown to the size of a Mondeo or Insigina, and I find that overwhelming. I plan on keeping my current Mazda 2.2d until the release of the Mazda 3, at which point I will evaluate both vehicles. I'm keeping my 6 for the time being, however.
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I also think it will sell a lot of copies. I have only read reviews of the sky-active diesel with less speed. Let us know what you think when you get the more powerful fuel. With that power, a Mazda 3 should be great. Keep us posted