2014 Mazda 3

**dr. d** · December 11th, 2021 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by squidol

Engine can't start and "start/stop button" glows orange instead of green when my keyfob is in the cabin. All lights, highbeam, dash, radio, aircon working. Immobilizer or anti-theft logo is blinking continuously (not 2 second intervals).

Upon removing the engine cover, I see plush engine insulation cotton was scattered and engine harness got gnawed. I drive this car 2-3 times a week.

I got it towed to casa and they gave a rough estimate on the fix; around 100-180k+ PHP. Ouch! I found out that they do not do rewiring. Casa won't because they would rather sell you a complete harness (probably as required by their dealer agreement with Mazda).

Anyone knows a reputable mazda electrician that can do it on my hobo mazda 2016. Thank you.

ngatngated by rodent?

an ordinary electronics technician can probably repair those wires. color-coded naman, eh.
even an amateur hobbyist can do it!
we used to do those kinds of things, back in our youth, when we were young and poor-ish.
heh heh.

**jojopad** · December 13th, 2021 09:39 PM

Anyone here using Zic X7 5W-30 engine oil in their M3? Recommended ba?

**yapoy86** · December 14th, 2021 12:06 PM

that can be done DIY.. better to disconnect the battery!

i think there are more damaged wires underneath and maybe a few popped fuse

**yapoy86** · December 14th, 2021 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Anyone here using Zic X7 5W-30 engine oil in their M3? Recommended ba?

i use zic X9.. around 450 pesos per liter

**jojopad** · December 14th, 2021 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by yapoy86

i use zic X9.. around 450 pesos per liter

Thank you sir! Do you have a recommended store where I can buy legit Zic oil products?

**yapoy86** · December 14th, 2021 03:25 PM

i buy oil online sir.. usually from hobbiesnstuff seller.

get the 5w30 sir.. i think there is also a 10w40 variant

**JohnM** · December 14th, 2021 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

Thank you sir! Do you have a recommended store where I can buy legit Zic oil products?

PM CrazyBoy or look for his FB shop "Andy's Parts Depot".

**jojopad** · December 15th, 2021 09:22 AM

Thank you yapoy86 and JohnM!

I'll probably try out Zic oil with the 1st gen Mazda 3 and Fiesta sedans before I use it with the BN model.

**RedlineJunkie** · December 29th, 2021 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by RG-93

All is well na. Tama yun scanner, replaced Brake pedal switch and front wheel sensors Good running condition na ulit siya thanks

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How much nagastos mo dito sir?

**yapoy86** · January 5th, 2022 12:05 PM

my stock dunlop sportmaxx tires developed severe side wall cracks.. made in japan.. first time to experience this as most of my tires from other brands last up to 10 years with no issues..

surprisingly, all four tires developed the same problem even though the tires are still thick and no repairs done since it got out from mazda showroom.. replaced them with yokohama fleva v701, proudly philippine made!

got them for 5,332.60 pesos each.. compared to kumho * 6.3k each

cheapest tires i found are from westlake brand.. around 3.5k each.. but i opted for the yokohamas as i dont like chinese brands..

next project is to install rubber protection on the coil springs.. i'm hearing clunking noise on the suspension when going over humps in our village.. will also check the strut bearing as i've read online that they can cause the noise too.