MAZDA 6 MPS problems you have had, warranty fixes

[Jmac]

Sorry guys - I didnt read the MPS3 titled thread.

Without being rude, I have no real interest in MPS3 issues and I'm sure most MPS3 drvers dont care about the MPS6 issues...would it be possible to split the two treads out so that you guys dont have to trawl through pages of diffs and PTO cases that plague us and we dont have to know about the wooong-woong etc...

I just think that as we are such a specific forum, it wouldnt hurt to have a model specific area?

Please?

Stickied and compiled problems from the 3 thread cut and pasted over.
Im happy to let you have your own thread, as long as your happy to compile them to the top post

When I get some spare time ill start copying over the 6 related posts.

[kmh001]

Build NOV 05

1. Original tyres bald at 9,000km. Replaced by dealer at their expense as good will gesture after Mazda Australia refused liability. Ongoing tyre wear issues as a result of inability to maintain wheel alignment settings. (not yet fixed)
2. Left rear axle sheered at inner CV. Replaced.
3. Rear diff whine began around 15,000km. Went away by itself around 50,000km.
4. Resonant vibration began around 30,000km. Replaced diff coupling and tail shaft. Trialed different wheels/tyres and diff oil. (not yet fixed)
5. Hesitation when throttle opened. Replaced HPFP and O2 sensor. Still waiting on agreement to replace wastegate solenoid. (not yet fixed)
6. Clutch TSB undertaken at my request.

[Latool]

Build 07

1. Engine mount break -Replaced

2. Alarm faulty, unlocking doors but not disarming - replaced

3. Rear drivers side tail light, Bugs in it and starting to get misty water - Part on order, not yet replaced

[Q-ship]

Can I ask a bit of a daft question? My 6MPS is relatively new (approx. 9300k's), and I'm not very, well, mechanically inclined. Do you have to first notice a problem and complain it to Mazda before they'll fix it, or do they automatically fix it if/when they pick it a problem when you bring in your car for its regular service? Also, should I be concerned about the diff whine (from abt 70kph to 80 kph) that seems to plague the 6MPS's?

[kmh001]

Don't be concerned about the diff whine. They all do it and it's not a sign of imminent failure. You could ask for a new diff, but the new one will start to whine after a while so there's no point.

With most other faults you need to complain before they do anything. It's only the software updates that are likely to be done routinely.

[Q-ship]

Alrightie then, next question - again, for someone ignorant like myself, how easy is it to diagnose a problem? Are the problems pretty self-evident, or do you have to know what to look for and where to look for it?

[t4orce]

06 Build

1. Passenger door courtesy lamp kept on blowing - fixed under warranty many times now ok
2. Driver side rear light housing started bronzing on the inside - fixed under warranty
3. CEL re purge valve - ECU update finally fixed it.
4. Smoking exhaust after dump & second cat removal. Replaced second cat and no longer smoking.
5. Clicking passenger seat belt clamp - replaced under warranty
6. Squeeky driver's seat - car out of warranty so turn the stereo up...

Notwithstanding the above, I love my car even after 48K kms.

[Jmac]

Alrightie then, next question - again, for someone ignorant like myself, how easy is it to diagnose a problem? Are the problems pretty self-evident, or do you have to know what to look for and where to look for it?

If you see something listed here you can check, if its not annoying the crap out of you and the car is driving as it should dont worry too much

[shakespeare]

Alrightie then, next question - again, for someone ignorant like myself, how easy is it to diagnose a problem? Are the problems pretty self-evident, or do you have to know what to look for and where to look for it?

Hey Q-ship, best diagnosis (someone correct me if I am wrong) from what I have found for cars is if:

a) You start hearing noises/vibrations/rattles that are not normally there or sound like something mechanically is not right
b) You can see visible oil leaks or smell oil (my case with the transfer case oil)
c) Your car does not perform as it should, rough idle, hesitation, poor performance
d) Oil/coolant use
e) Smoke
f) Sticky or slipping clutch

or anything out of the ordinary, then call your service dept and ask them to check it out.

Hope this helps
Cheers
Chris

[EQ]

Q-ship - welcome.

There are plenty of usefull people on here who are more than happy to help you out. There's no such thing as a daft question - so ask away.

Jim