2014 Mazda 3

**JohnM** · January 22nd, 2020 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Archerfish

I plan to use the "hack" version. It is said that it is more flexible. Anyways, Waze and Google maps will lose its signal if I'm besides a lot of buildings when I'm under the elevated roads. In that area, I always lose my turn and so I get lost.
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You won't get the fast charging benefit of the new USB module. And the hack only works on v59. Cheaper (free) though.

**Youncle** · February 6th, 2020 11:37 PM

Hi fellow MOwners!

Aside from clunking noise over bumps and large cracks on the road, what are the other symptoms of a busted stab links?

Because I just found out that the steering wheel of my M3 is not quite centered for the car to drive straight and it's slightly pulling towards right. Need your opinions and advices before I bring it to the shop. Thanks!

Also, there's another sound coming out from my steering column, not sure if it's a worn out bearing or clockspring

Here's a video for reference.
Mazda 3 BM - YouTube

Mileage: 37k

**StockEngine** · February 7th, 2020 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by Youncle

Hi fellow MOwners!

Aside from clunking noise over bumps and large cracks on the road, what are the other symptoms of a busted stab links?

Because I just found out that the steering wheel of my M3 is not quite centered for the car to drive straight and it's slightly pulling towards right. Need your opinions and advices before I bring it to the shop. Thanks!

Also, there's another sound coming out from my steering column, not sure if it's a worn out bearing or clockspring

Here's a video for reference.
Mazda 3 BM - YouTube

Mileage: 37k

Accept the fak... All suspension parts fail.. mechanical wear and tear is normal. Nothing lasts forever.

Start with tire pressures.. to address the veering.

Clunking sounds are easy.. you can have shops to check it for you...

**carrera_911** · February 16th, 2020 04:15 PM

can we fold the power folding side mirrors manually? hindi ba masisira? mines not folding completely. out of warranty pa naman. thanks!

**Yatta** · February 16th, 2020 04:28 PM

If its not folding electro-mechanically, leave it as is. Manually folding it could cause more damage. Could be just a fuse or connection problem.

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**travajante** · February 16th, 2020 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by carrera_911

can we fold the power folding side mirrors manually? hindi ba masisira? mines not folding completely. out of warranty pa naman. thanks!

Upgrade to the TOTL 1.5 version, sir, Manual Fold....no plastic gears to break. [emoji4][emoji106]

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**carrera_911** · February 16th, 2020 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by Yatta

If its not folding electro-mechanically, leave it as is. Manually folding it could cause more damage. Could be just a fuse or connection problem.

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any suggestion where to fix this aside from casa? for sure casa will just replace.

**carrera_911** · February 16th, 2020 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Upgrade to the TOTL 1.5 version, sir, Manual Fold....no plastic gears to break. [emoji4][emoji106]

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the problem with electric assisted..breaks easily.

**travajante** · February 16th, 2020 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by carrera_911

any suggestion where to fix this aside from casa? for sure casa will just replace.

Check mikstore, sir. Mazda 2 3 6 CX3 CX5 Side mirror auto fold module kit – Mikstore Car Accessories

.....But, won't guarantee it won't happen again...Upgrade to manual I would.[emoji4]
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**carrera_911** · February 16th, 2020 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Check mikstore, sir. Mazda 2 3 6 CX3 CX5 Side mirror auto fold module kit – Mikstore Car Accessories

.....But, won't guarantee it won't happen again...Upgrade to manual I would.[emoji4]
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sooner or later it will happen again so not a good idea to replace. anyway, can i just disable the power folding function? if not then i would just retract them manually if needed.

**travajante** · February 16th, 2020 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by carrera_911

sooner or later it will happen again so not a good idea to replace. anyway, can i just disable the power folding function? if not then i would just retract them manually if needed.

You can disconnect to disable. Note that auto-fold is geared....You can't retract manually. Propose a swap w/ someone w/ a 1.5, perhaps?

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**carrera_911** · February 16th, 2020 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

You can disconnect to disable. Note that auto-fold is geared....You can't retract manually. Propose a swap w/ someone w/ a 1.5, perhaps?

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i see..i dont think they will swap with a defective one hehe..anyway me nakapag try na ba using wd40 for diy fix? sprayan yung motor but how to remove the cover? from outside lang ba or need remove yung mirror?

**travajante** · February 16th, 2020 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by carrera_911

i see..i dont think they will swap with a defective one hehe..anyway me nakapag try na ba using wd40 for diy fix? sprayan yung motor but how to remove the cover? from outside lang ba or need remove yung mirror?

Wanna DIY investigate?
How to Replace the Mirror Caps - 2016 Mazda 3 - YouTube
Mazda 3 side mirror replacement (2014-2016) - YouTube

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**carrera_911** · February 16th, 2020 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

Wanna DIY investigate?
How to Replace the Mirror Caps - 2016 Mazda 3 - YouTube
Mazda 3 side mirror replacement (2014-2016) - YouTube

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so, wd40 works like a charm! driver side completely folding but the passenger side still unable to fold completely and it's kinda loose.

no need to remove the cap. just spray behind the mirror. i guess this is ok for now.

**travajante** · February 16th, 2020 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by carrera_911

so, wd40 works like a charm! driver side completely folding but the passenger side still unable to fold completely and it's kinda loose.

no need to remove the cap. just spray behind the mirror. i guess this is ok for now.

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**StockEngine** · February 16th, 2020 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

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Silicone spray over a water displacer?

**travajante** · February 16th, 2020 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by StockEngine

Silicone spray over a water displacer?

His is a temporary fix we hope will hold a while. The gears are likely going.

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**carrera_911** · February 16th, 2020 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by StockEngine

Silicone spray over a water displacer?

mas effective in the long run ba over wd40?

**yapoy86** · February 16th, 2020 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by carrera_911

i see..i dont think they will swap with a defective one hehe..anyway me nakapag try na ba using wd40 for diy fix? sprayan yung motor but how to remove the cover? from outside lang ba or need remove yung mirror?

Mas ok gamitin yung loctite ml-11 maintain lube sa motor.. or yung mckenik contact cleaner with lubricant

**carrera_911** · February 16th, 2020 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

His is a temporary fix we hope will hold a while. The gears are likely going.

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yup..just tried what's available in our cabinet.

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