Gen 3 owners please read! Camshaft Issue (Diesel)

[newmazdaowner]

Thanks Darren . We will see how Mazda will sort out this.

Funny thing , lady mentioned that the problem is well known to Mazda and they received from Mazda technical bulletin regarding this issue.


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Sounds like you could have a case to ask for a replacement car, which could be a cheaper option for them in the long run than having to supply and fit a new engine etc. Why the heck wasn't there a full recall at the time they found out that a batch of camshafts were faulty? The answer of course is that some cars may be low miliage and the problems don't occur until the warranty has expired - that's a catastrophy waiting to happen and unsuspecting second owners would have to foot the bill.

In your case damtom, you are fully covered under the warranty mate - don't be hoodwinked and make a very, very large noise in the showroom when it's full if possible and you will get a new car out of this. Threaten legal action for negligence as they admit that a TSB exists and did nothing.

[kiffyt]

My Mazda 6 (150 Sport Tourer) has recently spent 3 weeks in the garage after I had the engine oil pressure light come on. I had done just over 20,000 miles (in just under a year).

The garage contacted Mazda about it and apparently a TSB was raised about 2 days after the car went in. I had to have new camshaft, turbo's, cylinder head and rockers all covered under warranty.

I hadn't noticed any issues with the car prior to the warning light coming on, but my car is now running better than it has ever done, a lot smoother and economical than it has ever been.

Overall I thought the issue had been dealt with well and I was very impressed with the service provided by the included Mazda roadside assistance.

[damtom85]

Hi kiffyt

Did you get extended warranty for engine ???? In the end you had half of engine swapped for new.


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[kiffyt]

I didn't ask about extended warranty, probably should of though! Although I will probably change the car just before the warranty expires anyway.

[newmazdaowner]

My Mazda 6 (150 Sport Tourer) has recently spent 3 weeks in the garage after I had the engine oil pressure light come on. I had done just over 20,000 miles (in just under a year).

The garage contacted Mazda about it and apparently a TSB was raised about 2 days after the car went in. I had to have new camshaft, turbo's, cylinder head and rockers all covered under warranty.

I hadn't noticed any issues with the car prior to the warning light coming on, but my car is now running better than it has ever done, a lot smoother and economical than it has ever been.

Overall I thought the issue had been dealt with well and I was very impressed with the service provided by the included Mazda roadside assistance.

Here's the recall http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls ... =Blank&tx=

On the face of it the recall regards the PCM but I would say that that is a smoke screen by Mazda.

Nice to note that my VIN is out of range - phew

[peterM6]

Kiffyt what is the difference in consumption?

[kiffyt]

Kiffyt what is the difference in consumption?

I was getting about 47mpg and am now getting about 51mpg (this is mainly on motorway and dual carriageway and around 60 miles a day).

[newmazdaowner]

Kiffyt what is the difference in consumption?

I was getting about 47mpg and am now getting about 51mpg (this is mainly on motorway and dual carriageway and around 60 miles a day).

Can I ask if your VIN was in the range of that mentioned on the recall I posted?
http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls ... =Blank&tx=

If yes, did you get a letter, before or since the problems?

[kiffyt]

Kiffyt what is the difference in consumption?

I was getting about 47mpg and am now getting about 51mpg (this is mainly on motorway and dual carriageway and around 60 miles a day).

Can I ask if your VIN was in the range of that mentioned on the recall I posted?
http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls ... =Blank&tx=

If yes, did you get a letter, before or since the problems?

I've not received any letters about this recall and my VIN number is not in that range

[newmazdaowner]

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I've not received any letters about this recall and my VIN number is not in that range[/quote]


Thats worrying