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post Aug 20 2016, 10:16 AM

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hi guys,

i just send my car to mazda SC to check my engine light problem...turn out the catalystic converter problem...so the SC suggest to me to change the whole set that cost roughly 10k...and my car already out of warranty...so i just want to ask u guys if any of u ever faced this problem? or any workshop that can offer lower price?
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post Aug 20 2016, 11:47 AM

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QUOTE(Rubz77 @ Aug 20 2016, 11:21 AM)
Whoah 😳
Get a second opinion. I'm not sure of any workshop that's a specialist for Mazda. I remember someone mentioned about a M3 club which have their own recommended workshops.

But do get a second opinion. It may be just a O2 sensor that's faulty which won't cost much to replace. For 10k, might as well get an aftermarket exhaust system for extra vroooom  😆
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at beginning they also thought that O2 sensor faulty but after scan with their tool turn out catalys converter that is faulty...they told me if i only change the O2 sensor that only last for a year and if i change the whole set it can prevent the problem for 2-3 years...i don know they want to cheat me or what cause i don know much about car...
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post Aug 20 2016, 03:54 PM

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QUOTE(NaGeNaZ @ Aug 20 2016, 12:58 PM)
If changing the sensor is solving the problem, might as well do it and see how it goes after 1 year.

Honestly their diagnosis is very lame and stupid. Please get a second opinion at different place.
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yeah i thought so...plan to change the O2 sensor only and see how...
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post Aug 20 2016, 03:58 PM

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QUOTE(Ginny88 @ Aug 20 2016, 01:03 PM)
The catalytic converter is not essential to the operation of your car but being a good citizen and caring for the environment it feels good to get it fixed if only to get rid of the engine fault light.

But rm10K to fix it? And only for 2-3 years? Tell the SC to take their estimate and shaft it up where the sun doesn't shine.

Most official SCs are the same. They overcharge, are bad at diagnosis and refuse to fix anything. They only know how to replace whole set.

Unfortunately I don't know of any Mazda specialist but looking for solution outside is certainly the way to go.
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they just connect their device and diagnosis the car...no further check...and they said if i don change, the problem may effect other parts...maybe i go look for solution at other place..
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post Aug 20 2016, 03:59 PM

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QUOTE(Rubz77 @ Aug 20 2016, 01:48 PM)
Which SC is this ? A very lame diagnosis  =.=
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post Aug 22 2016, 09:17 PM

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QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Aug 22 2016, 11:41 AM)
Try 2 tankful of good petrol + fuel system cleaner each tank. Give it a good hard drive for about 100km in order for the ECU to give a richer fuel/air mix, a cheap way i learned from a car enthusiast before really plonking money for a part replacement.
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should i try ron 100 petron? hmm.gif
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post Oct 17 2016, 03:00 PM

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hi,

does anyone here cannot play their burnt cd on the cd player?

when i try to play the burnt cd it make hissing noise...is there any wrong with my cd player?

mine is mazda 3 2010
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post Dec 23 2016, 05:16 PM

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QUOTE(Chester @ Dec 21 2016, 09:35 AM)
O2 sensor ..you can try pump full tank ron97. It disappeared after that.. twice for me
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are u sure engine light will come off for good if pump full tank 97?

cause my engine light keep coming on and off...i just plan to replace the O2 sensor.
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post Dec 25 2016, 08:55 PM

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QUOTE(Chester @ Dec 23 2016, 09:47 PM)
1st time kena early 2015. 2nd time this year. both time dissappear with 1 tank of 97. so far so good bro. if you try, please let me know if it works for you
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will let you know if it work.
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post Jan 4 2017, 10:09 AM

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QUOTE(Chester @ Dec 31 2016, 09:15 AM)
did you try? I kena again ystday and it disappear after 97.
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actually my engine light come off and on every week...just pump 97 yesterday and see whether the engine light will on within this week.
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post Jan 16 2017, 03:10 PM

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QUOTE(Chester @ Dec 23 2016, 09:47 PM)
1st time kena early 2015. 2nd time this year. both time dissappear with 1 tank of 97. so far so good bro. if you try, please let me know if it works for you
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bro, already try pump full tank 97 but after 1 week the engine light is on again.

any other solution? maybe need to try pump full tank again for 2nd time.
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post Jan 17 2017, 11:07 AM

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QUOTE(Chester @ Jan 16 2017, 08:55 PM)
Maybe your reslly time to chg the sensor already. Just checked at SC last week.. about rm1067 just the part itself..havent gst n labour
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is it rm1067 for 2 parts rear and front or 1 part only? because i go to SC cheras O2 sensor for front is rm1600++ and rear is rm400++....around rm2k+ if i want to change whole set.

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post Jan 17 2017, 11:08 AM

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QUOTE(tolorati @ Jan 17 2017, 08:30 AM)
Is the sensor not covered under warranty?
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no warranty already...my car is 2010 model

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