All New 2017 Mazda 3

**JohnM** · October 12th, 2018 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Walter

Open driver's window ...
Open door ...
Get out of vehicle ...
Close door ...
Reach inside thru the window ...
Lock the door using inside switch ...
Close window ... Remove hand quickly ...

Test this with someone inside just to be sure. When I leave my wife in the car with the engine running she usually locks the doors from the inside. I tried using the remote to unlock the car and it didn't work. She had to unlock it from the inside.

**Archerfish** · October 12th, 2018 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by JohnM

Test this with someone inside just to be sure. When I leave my wife in the car with the engine running she usually locks the doors from the inside. I tried using the remote to unlock the car and it didn't work. She had to unlock it from the inside.

Excellent advice! We don't want to be "left outside".
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I guess the "key" is the way for it, although I haven't tried it yet.

**sean-archer** · October 12th, 2018 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Walter

Open driver's window ...
Open door ...
Get out of vehicle ...
Close door ...
Reach inside thru the window ...
Lock the door using inside switch ...
Close window ... Remove hand quickly ...

Sounds good, doesn't work (trump voice) , at least for the Mazda 3.

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**jojopad** · October 14th, 2018 08:09 PM

My M3's odometer reading will be at 10,000 km in a few weeks (current reading is 9200+). This will be its 2nd PMS which will be 2 mos earlier from the planned 12 mos PMS. The first PMS was done at the 1st 6 mos (odometer was around 4000km).

Now I'm wondering which PMS will be applicable. Will it be same for the 1st 6 mos PMS which covers engine oil and filter change? Or would it be the same for the 12mos PMS which will include cabin and air filter in addition to the engine oil and filter change?

I read from the M3 maintenance guide that the fuel deposit cleaner is used for every 10,000km. Will this be included in the Yojin free PMS?

**techd** · October 14th, 2018 11:13 PM

there is rattling on the driver side during hard acceleration on not so smooth roads. noticed this a few weeks after switching to prokits. does anybody here know whats happening?

**travajante** · October 14th, 2018 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by jojopad

My M3's odometer reading will be at 10,000 km in a few weeks (current reading is 9200+). This will be its 2nd PMS which will be 2 mos earlier from the planned 12 mos PMS. The first PMS was done at the 1st 6 mos (odometer was around 4000km).

Now I'm wondering which PMS will be applicable. Will it be same for the 1st 6 mos PMS which covers engine oil and filter change? Or would it be the same for the 12mos PMS which will include cabin and air filter in addition to the engine oil and filter change?

I read from the M3 maintenance guide that the fuel deposit cleaner is used for every 10,000km. Will this be included in the Yojin free PMS?

You're on 12th mo/20k yojin which should include intake & cabin filters. Your call whether to install or store. Deposit cleaner will be out of pocket, sir.

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**jojopad** · October 14th, 2018 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by travajante

You're on 12th mo/20k yojin which should include intake & cabin filters. Your call whether to install or store. Deposit cleaner will be out of pocket, sir.

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I checked the engine air filter as well as the cabin filter. Both seem to be still in good condition. I'll probably just keep them until the car reaches 20K on the odometer.

Thanks sir for the info!

**travajante** · October 15th, 2018 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by techd

there is rattling on the driver side during hard acceleration on not so smooth roads. noticed this a few weeks after switching to prokits. does anybody here know whats happening?

Check if everything is torqued to spec. Did you install spring protectors? You should be enjoying the car more w/ Prokits.....not hearing noises.

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**RedlineJunkie** · October 15th, 2018 09:02 PM

The next gen Mazda 3 is nowhere near the Kai Concept.

219 Mazda3: Here's An Early Look At The Production Model Through Official Drawings | Carscoops

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**jojopad** · October 15th, 2018 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by RedlineJunkie

The next gen Mazda 3 is nowhere near the Kai Concept.

219 Mazda3: Here's An Early Look At The Production Model Through Official Drawings | Carscoops

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The new SkyActiv-X engine is enough for me to get excited with the new M3. I wouldn't mind if the upcoming model will not be significantly different from the outgoing model, e.g. a better front grill design similar to the new Mazda6, better infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, significant reduction in NVH.