2014 Mazda 3

[JohnM]

my OS version is 56.00.100 4A N

Music Database Version is 00.05.000

super outdated version!.. hehe

Di pa outdated yan. Mine was v29 :P

Archer's link is for the NA FW. Di pwede sa atin yan. Baka meron syang ADR version naka-link somewhere else. Our correct file is "cmu150_ADR_70.00.335C_update.up". I also have "cmu150_ADR_70.00.367A_update.up".

I can send you the files. If interested PM mo ko.

Buti nakahanap si Ash8 ng server. Di pa nya napropagate sa Mazda3 forums.

[travajante]

Di pa outdated yan. Mine was v29 [emoji14]

Archer's link is for the NA FW. Di pwede sa atin yan. Baka meron syang ADR version naka-link somewhere else. Our correct file is "cmu150_ADR_70.00.335C_update.up". I also have "cmu150_ADR_70.00.367A_update.up".

I can send you the files. If interested PM mo ko.

Buti nakahanap si Ash8 ng server. Di pa nya napropagate sa Mazda3 forums.

ASH8 is a superhero![emoji120]

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[yapoy86]

performed DIY evap cleaning yesterday.

super effective! i accessed the evap coil via the blower control module..

inspected the coil with my mini wifi camera and found that the evap coil is covered with carbon deposits.. but no slimy / gel like substance.. used a water based cleaner sprayed inside the evap coils using my 12V pump and small hose with mister/sprayer

now evap coil is clean and super cold!

[crazy_boy]

performed DIY evap cleaning yesterday.

super effective! i accessed the evap coil via the blower control module..

inspected the coil with my mini wifi camera and found that the evap coil is covered with carbon deposits.. but no slimy / gel like substance.. used a water based cleaner sprayed inside the evap coils using my 12V pump and small hose with mister/sprayer

now evap coil is clean and super cold!

Baka may tutorial video ka bro


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[yapoy86]

Baka may tutorial video ka bro


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lazy to edit the videos pa.. hehe but easy to DIY..

at first i was confused on the location of the evap.. since you can see on the sides what seems like to be the evap coil.. which turns out its the heater coil and in front of it (near the firewall) is the evap coil.. around 2 inches thick.. just few inches from the blower control module..

i also cleaned the blower housing and motor which is held only by 3 screws..

even with cabin filter installed, dust will still find its way inside especially carbon deposits that i assume came from those smoky PUJ

[travajante]

performed DIY evap cleaning yesterday.

super effective! i accessed the evap coil via the blower control module..

inspected the coil with my mini wifi camera and found that the evap coil is covered with carbon deposits.. but no slimy / gel like substance.. used a water based cleaner sprayed inside the evap coils using my 12V pump and small hose with mister/sprayer

now evap coil is clean and super cold!

Good job, there!!!! Dash removal is such a pain.
Here's a shorter-cut, semi half-arsed method demo'd by a 2DJ owner...
How to Clean your Cars Evaporator - Air Conditioning System - YouTube
Using this:
UNCLOG! Aircon Cleaner for Home/Car (221)


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[yapoy86]

i also bought that.. wd40 brand.. but you need to find a way to spray it directly on the evap coils.. access in the blower control module is a bit tight (sideways)..

for that I used a clear hose (about 12mm) with pin holes.. so that when I turn on the pump, it will spray directly on the evap coils.. i just move it up down by turning the hose while checking with my mini cam..

i also attached a longer hose on the drain port so that the water will exit on the side of the vehicle instead underneath..

AC now is super cold.. and the funky smell is gone..

btw. thanks to johnm for the firmware updates! its a success, now will order the necessary hardware

[travajante]

i also bought that.. wd40 brand.. but you need to find a way to spray it directly on the evap coils.. access in the blower control module is a bit tight (sideways)..

for that I used a clear hose (about 12mm) with pin holes.. so that when I turn on the pump, it will spray directly on the evap coils.. i just move it up down by turning the hose while checking with my mini cam..

i also attached a longer hose on the drain port so that the water will exit on the side of the vehicle instead underneath..

AC now is super cold.. and the funky smell is gone..

btw. thanks to johnm for the firmware updates! its a success, now will order the necessary hardware

Again, that's impressive work![emoji106]
Now, carry on w/ your AA/CP project. JohnM aka ASH8ph is a blessing![emoji120]


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[JohnM]

i also bought that.. wd40 brand.. but you need to find a way to spray it directly on the evap coils.. access in the blower control module is a bit tight (sideways)..

for that I used a clear hose (about 12mm) with pin holes.. so that when I turn on the pump, it will spray directly on the evap coils.. i just move it up down by turning the hose while checking with my mini cam..

i also attached a longer hose on the drain port so that the water will exit on the side of the vehicle instead underneath..

AC now is super cold.. and the funky smell is gone..

btw. thanks to johnm for the firmware updates! its a success, now will order the necessary hardware

Congrats! Looks like the hardware install will be easy for you. Looking forward to your evap cleaning demo. Na-trauma na ako sa other car namin

[travajante]

Na-trauma na ako sa other car namin

Haha...why? How many extra parts did you end up keeping?[emoji38]

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[travajante]

Who has availed of this?

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[JohnM]

Haha kumpleto naman turnilyo and everything worked as they should. No squeaking din during my drive home. Took 3 days.

Mazda's offer is very tempting. Will see kung makatyempo.

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[travajante]

Haha kumpleto naman turnilyo and everything worked as they should. No squeaking din during my drive home. Took 3 days.

Mazda's offer is very tempting. Will see kung makatyempo.

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Haha...good to know it ended well.[emoji4][emoji106]
Yeah, Mazda's offer will show about zero labor. Time to book![emoji4]

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[travajante]

Got the period/model-correct All-Caps JDM AXELA badge. Another of those useless mods... but this 1's good for mental health.[emoji16]

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[babkalakal]

Got the period/model-correct All-Caps JDM AXELA badge. Another of those useless mods... but this 1's good for mental health.[emoji16]

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looks good jdm! guilty me also! i have a penchant for replacing gear shift knobs. maski hindi kailangan..palitan!

[travajante]

looks good jdm! guilty me also! i have a penchant for replacing gear shift knobs. maski hindi kailangan..palitan!

[emoji120][emoji108][emoji106] I love weighted ones for M/Ts!

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[jojopad]

Who has availed of this?

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I'll probably avail this [emoji12]

[yapoy86]

not bad for 3.7k price.. usually i spend 2.4k for the oil change.. 2k for oil and around 400 for the mazda oil filter.

another 1.5k for the air filter and cabin filter using fleetmax for air and js for cabin. of course labor is free.. hehe

btw, im hearing squealing noise on my new brake pads (mazda).. i think the pads were not that good compared to the pads installed in the factory..

any locally available brake pads recommended?

i see bendix pads available for the skyactiv and the brakeforce brand available online.. not sure with this brand as they market it as "ceramic" technology something..

price is close to 2k each while mazda brand (nbk) at around 4.8k each

i checked that the factory pads are also made by nbk..

[JohnM]

Whistler should be able to hook you up with good pads. My stock ones still have a few months left in them. When these go I'll be paying him a visit.

[yapoy86]

thanks for the advise sir.. actually the factory pads are still good around 50% pa.. although 1 pad is thinner than the rest.. due to poorly lubricated caliper pins when i got the car.. it seems that mazda did not greased them well eh.

that's why i changed them early with the original pads

also my rear pads are already at 50%..