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Alpha Wolf -> Defective Outer Door Seals (1/25/2007 2:56:09 PM)
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I had a chance to drive my CX7 in the rain only to discover the inner door area was covered in filthy water when I opened the door upon my return to my house.
The lower seal just protrudes down below the doors without touching them allowing dirt, dust, water into the door area. Making a real pain to clean this area by hand with the doors open each time I wash the car.
A kind member on another site provided me with a link to a Mazda Service Bulletin which makes it obvious they are aware of this defect as all cars made after Sep 2006 have an entirely new type of seal there and they say they will retrofit this part if an owner complains. Sorry, but they should notify all owners of this problem who own cars with VIN numbers which are affected.
Here is the link
http://www.mstore2000.com/PDF_Files/09-044-06-1720.pdf
Service Bulletin No. 09-044/06
Affecting cars with VIN numbers below JM3ER****7*138083
Which mine is.
I called and received the usual
"What problem?"
"What Service Bulletin?"
etc...
From the service manager. Then they told me I have to bring my car in for an inspection by a tech to determine if I have a problem and if Mazda thinks is a warranty item. They did not seem to care that there was a bulletin out by Mazda instructing them to do the fix....
So I have to take time off work, drive 45 miles each way to them so they can look at it.
Then, if Mazda aproves the fix they will order the parts needed. Then when the parts arrive I will again have to take time off work and drive 45 miles each way and sit around while they do the fix....
I will keep you posted as I will be taking it up tomorrow Friday Jan 26, 2007 for the inspection...
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