Exterior Body
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Mazdaspeed Protege
Issue: Front Windshield Cracking.
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What: If you ever notice that your window has cracked and you don't remember hearing anything hit it, you may have a stress crack.
Why: Due to the rigid chassis on our cars, the windshield gets quite a bit of pressure put on it. Eventually this may cause a crack to appear from one of the sides and grow inward. If your windshild is cracked in the middle or the crack does not come from one of the sides, it is not a stress crack.
How To Fix: First of all, make sure it's a stress crack and not one caused by something else. Here's an easy little 'test' you can perform. Take a somewhat sharp ball point pen and run it from the base of the crack down the actual crack until the end. If the pen stops at any point or if you feel any resistance, it was more than likely not a stress crack. If the pen does not stop, it may be. In that case, go back to dealership and let them know. This is kind of a sticky warranty item since many dealerships won't take the time to check but if they do, you should be fine.
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