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IslandBlue6i · 07-27-2008, 10:12 PM

I have a 2007 6i sport value edition and my engine is making a VERY annoying whining/squeeking sound only while im in idle. It started out only doing this after i drove it for a while but now it starts up in the morning doing this now! Its coming from the middle section of the engine and sounds like something to do with the fan or a pulley...I have read that other people had this problem and got it fixed but it returned again...is there any way i can fix this? My dealership said they didnt hear anything and even if they did my engine wasnt under warranty anymore because i have aftermarket wheels and subwoofers...which has NOTHING to do with my freakin engine!...how can i get rid of this?

Crystallas · 07-28-2008, 04:48 AM

We really need to add 2008-Current to the 2nd Generation forum title, and 2003-2007 for the 1st Generation forum.

IslandBlue6i · 07-28-2008, 05:21 PM

I dont see how the 2008 is in the same class with the 09...the 08 is exactly the same as 06 and 07...the 09 is completely redone...

Steve 6er · 07-28-2008, 11:35 PM

Mazda builds what may very well be the best engines in the world, only accompanied at the top by Honda. There is a reason Mazda was appointed development center for fourbangers within the Ford group (Ford owns 1/3 of Mazda which due to Japanese law puts them in control). Mazda were pioneers in the field of low friction engines, and even though these engines have a life expectancy close to perpeetum mobile, less pretty things can be said about the sounds they make. Especially in idle. Not very sporty, but very normal.

I wouldn't worry about that if I were you. (Oh... you ARE sure that it's just not the ACC pump you're hearing?)

Finally, your car is of the 1st generation Mazda6 while the 2nd generation is not out yet. As you say... the 09 is completely redone, which is why it's called the 2nd generation.

Hope things work out for you. And btw, if your dealership denies you warranty repairs on the basis of what you described above, I'd give 'em hell if I were you.

doublebass120 · 07-29-2008, 05:25 AM

QUOTE (Crystallas @ Jul 28 2008, 04:48 AM)

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We really need to add 2009-Current to the 2nd Generation forum title, and 2003-2008 for the 1st Generation forum.[/b]

Corrected.

QUOTE (IslandBlue6i @ Jul 28 2008, 05:21 PM)

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I dont see how the 2008 is in the same class with the 09...the 08 is exactly the same as 06 and 07...the 09 is completely redone...[/b]

So why'd you post in the 2nd gen? Given your near-300 post count, you should be rather familiar with the car and our forum...

TNM6i · 07-29-2008, 08:27 AM

If I were you, I'd let the dealer have it over denying your warranty over something as trivial as wheels and subs. That's ludicrous and they couldn't prove that caused the noise if they wanted to. Mention the Moss-Magnusson act to them and see what they say then. It states that your warranty cannot be denied unless they can PROVE that aftermarket parts caused the problem(s) you are experiencing. You may have trouble still, but it's worth a shot. Or ask them if you put the factory wheels back on and remove the subs would they fix the problem. You have what is practically a new car and they need to hold up their end of the deal by honoring Mazda's warranty, which I'm pretty sure they get reimbursed for by Mazda anyway. Good luck!

charlie5 · 10-02-2008, 02:16 PM

QUOTE (IslandBlue6i @ Jul 27 2008, 10:12 PM)

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I have a 2007 6i sport value edition and my engine is making a VERY annoying whining/squeeking sound only while im in idle. It started out only doing this after i drove it for a while but now it starts up in the morning doing this now! Its coming from the middle section of the engine and sounds like something to do with the fan or a pulley...I have read that other people had this problem and got it fixed but it returned again...is there any way i can fix this? My dealership said they didnt hear anything and even if they did my engine wasnt under warranty anymore because i have aftermarket wheels and subwoofers...which has NOTHING to do with my freakin engine!...how can i get rid of this?[/b]

I have the same problem. I took it in to get it fixed a while ago and it has come back.

Back to the dealer I go, frick.

chico1313 · 01-06-2009, 02:52 PM

Make sure its not a vacuum leak.

jdocster04 · 04-13-2009, 01:00 PM

I have the same problem with my 2007. it's the exhaust doughnut. They replace it and the noise goes away for about 12,000 miles then it returns.

07-27-2008, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
IslandBlue6i Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 263 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a 2007 6i sport value edition and my engine is making a VERY annoying whining/squeeking sound only while im in idle. It started out only doing this after i drove it for a while but now it starts up in the morning doing this now! Its coming from the middle section of the engine and sounds like something to do with the fan or a pulley...I have read that other people had this problem and got it fixed but it returned again...is there any way i can fix this? My dealership said they didnt hear anything and even if they did my engine wasnt under warranty anymore because i have aftermarket wheels and subwoofers...which has NOTHING to do with my freakin engine!...how can i get rid of this? __________________ 2007 Tungsten Gray Mazda 6i SVE 4 cyl. - 18" HPD Burnout rims, 35 watt slimline Purple Apexcone DDM HID kit, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, Purple Underglow kit, VG Shark Fin Antenna, 35% Tint, 3 12" Kicker Comp Subwoofers powered by a 1200 watt Kicker amp and a Sound Quest Power Cap...More on the way!

07-28-2008, 05:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
IslandBlue6i Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 263 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I dont see how the 2008 is in the same class with the 09...the 08 is exactly the same as 06 and 07...the 09 is completely redone... __________________ 2007 Tungsten Gray Mazda 6i SVE 4 cyl. - 18" HPD Burnout rims, 35 watt slimline Purple Apexcone DDM HID kit, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, Purple Underglow kit, VG Shark Fin Antenna, 35% Tint, 3 12" Kicker Comp Subwoofers powered by a 1200 watt Kicker amp and a Sound Quest Power Cap...More on the way!

07-29-2008, 08:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
TNM6i Rally Racer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashvegas Posts: 1,173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	If I were you, I'd let the dealer have it over denying your warranty over something as trivial as wheels and subs. That's ludicrous and they couldn't prove that caused the noise if they wanted to. Mention the Moss-Magnusson act to them and see what they say then. It states that your warranty cannot be denied unless they can PROVE that aftermarket parts caused the problem(s) you are experiencing. You may have trouble still, but it's worth a shot. Or ask them if you put the factory wheels back on and remove the subs would they fix the problem. You have what is practically a new car and they need to hold up their end of the deal by honoring Mazda's warranty, which I'm pretty sure they get reimbursed for by Mazda anyway. Good luck! __________________ <span style="font-family:Tahoma">2006 6i Grand Sport \| Glacier Silver Metallic Smoked LED Rear Reflectors \| Smoked LED Sidemarkers \| LED Lighting \| CX-7 Antenna \| Airbox Mod \| 17" Enkei RP03s Future Plans: Window Tint \| Painted Calipers/Hubs \| Racing Beat Axle-Back Exhaust</span>

01-06-2009, 02:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
chico1313 Drivers License Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Make sure its not a vacuum leak. __________________ Ok whats the deal...

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07-28-2008, 04:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Crystallas Learners License Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	We really need to add 2008-Current to the 2nd Generation forum title, and 2003-2007 for the 1st Generation forum.

07-28-2008, 11:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Steve 6er Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,097 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Mazda builds what may very well be the best engines in the world, only accompanied at the top by Honda. There is a reason Mazda was appointed development center for fourbangers within the Ford group (Ford owns 1/3 of Mazda which due to Japanese law puts them in control). Mazda were pioneers in the field of low friction engines, and even though these engines have a life expectancy close to perpeetum mobile, less pretty things can be said about the sounds they make. Especially in idle. Not very sporty, but very normal. I wouldn't worry about that if I were you. (Oh... you ARE sure that it's just not the ACC pump you're hearing?) Finally, your car is of the 1st generation Mazda6 while the 2nd generation is not out yet. As you say... the 09 is completely redone, which is why it's called the 2nd generation. Hope things work out for you. And btw, if your dealership denies you warranty repairs on the basis of what you described above, I'd give 'em hell if I were you.

04-13-2009, 01:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
jdocster04 Learners License Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the same problem with my 2007. it's the exhaust doughnut. They replace it and the noise goes away for about 12,000 miles then it returns.