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Problems or Im paranoiying? - 1/29/2008 5:09:55 PM    Yinzz   Posts: 7 Joined: 1/29/2008 Status: offline Hi, Im from Canada and I recently purchase a Mazda3 2004 gx, and it's been almost a month that I have it and like it!!! But there's some problems that I've found when driving. When I turn the steering when Im stopped, my headlights dims like it takes alots of power from the generator, and when the car is idled I can hear some wierd noise like a pulley is forcing comming from the hood, I want to know if it normal or im paranoiying. Thank you! Post #: 1

RE: Problems or Im paranoiying? - 1/29/2008 5:40:23 PM    virgin1 Posts: 5209 Joined: 3/15/2007 Status: online There has been talk of a problem w/some '04's concerning the idler pulley.  Mine never seemed to develop the problem so it's a limited one.  I believe there used to be a TSB about it, but upon a recent review of them (today, as a matter fo fact)  I cannot find it anymore. The dimming lights is normal.  If it bothers you that much you might consider getting a "voltage stabilizer" to improve the issue, but in the long run, it's only an annoyance not a problem.   _____________________________ "There is no tool you can buy that will replace experience." - Josh Mills, C.K.DeLuxe (in reply to Yinzz) Post #: 2

RE: Problems or Im paranoiying? - 1/29/2008 5:48:58 PM    Yinzz   Posts: 7 Joined: 1/29/2008 Status: offline Thank for your reply, should I get that pulley replaced or if it's ok that I leave as it is? (in reply to Yinzz) Post #: 3

RE: Problems or Im paranoiying? - 1/29/2008 5:51:26 PM    virgin1 Posts: 5209 Joined: 3/15/2007 Status: online To coin an old phrase in the automotive business, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.  _____________________________ "There is no tool you can buy that will replace experience." - Josh Mills, C.K.DeLuxe (in reply to Yinzz) Post #: 4

RE: Problems or Im paranoiying? - 1/29/2008 5:53:50 PM    Yinzz   Posts: 7 Joined: 1/29/2008 Status: offline hehe 100% agreed But Im just worried because it sounds like it's forcing, I tell myself that it will seize someday. < Message edited by Yinzz -- 1/29/2008 5:59:08 PM > (in reply to virgin1) Post #: 5

RE: Problems or Im paranoiying? - 1/29/2008 6:04:27 PM    virgin1 Posts: 5209 Joined: 3/15/2007 Status: online If that turns out to be the case, then it is "broke" and you should fix it... before it becomes a problem. If you're not sure yourself, have a pro look at it for you.  You bought the car used.  Did you get any kind of warranty? _____________________________ "There is no tool you can buy that will replace experience." - Josh Mills, C.K.DeLuxe (in reply to Yinzz) Post #: 6

RE: Problems or Im paranoiying? - 1/30/2008 6:16:24 AM    wineye   Posts: 251 Joined: 9/10/2007 Status: offline the dimming of headlight is due to that the hydro-electric power steering drawing power from the battery. It needs max power when the car is at stop to steer. The manual also warns not to keep the steering at max angle for more than 5 seconds. old generation of PS has the pump being driven by the serpentine belt which wastes power when you don't need it much at high speed, so the new generation has a pump driven directly by electric power. It also makes a whining sound when the pump is working, annoying but oh well. (in reply to Yinzz) Post #: 7

RE: Problems or Im paranoiying? - 1/30/2008 12:33:41 PM    virgin1 Posts: 5209 Joined: 3/15/2007 Status: online The first time I was outside the car and heard that whining noise (slow or no speed) I thought it sounded kinda' cool... robotic like. Win is right in all respects though.  More and more new cars have electric over hydraulic PS and when the car is at rest it will take much more electrical power to turn the wheels anf therefore draw more from the alternator and battery. _____________________________ "There is no tool you can buy that will replace experience." - Josh Mills, C.K.DeLuxe (in reply to wineye) Post #: 8

RE: Problems or Im paranoiying? - 2/1/2008 5:41:36 AM    Yinzz   Posts: 7 Joined: 1/29/2008 Status: offline     Yes I have a very LIMITED warranty that I dont think that it will be covered. < Message edited by Yinzz -- 2/1/2008 5:42:46 AM > (in reply to virgin1) Post #: 9

RE: Problems or Im paranoiying? - 2/1/2008 5:07:57 PM    sizzlin07 Posts: 99 Joined: 1/15/2008 Status: offline Hmm, maybe that's the noise I've been hearing on my 07 itouring.....sounds almost like a starwars-esqe whine, like a hydraulic only really high pitched.  A bunch of people who've ridden in my car go "whoa, that sounded cool!" like it's some fancy part of the car working, but I know better.  Never worried about it much tho it gets your attention! _____________________________ '07 iTouring Sedan MTX - Sunlight Silver (in reply to Yinzz) Post #: 10

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