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novo · 11-19-2007, 12:40 PM

Hello everyone,

I'm novo from South wales in the UK, bought a 2003 Mazda 6 estate/wagon about a year ago now and absolutely love it.

There are a few things which I need to sort out with the car including getting the alloys done coz they are starting to corrode/peel if you know what I mean, common fault I think on the older 6's.

The biggest problem is the Sat Nav, it works fine but if I dont use the car for 2 or 3 days (coz I cycle 2 to 3 days a week) then the battery is dead (yes, its a new battery). Spoke to my nearest dealer and they said they had a similar problem a while back with a customers car and it turned out to be the Sat Nav draining the battery. Does anyone know of a way to dissable the Sat Nav, perhaps removal of a fuse or something. Tried to locate the fuse but to no avail, any help would be appreciated.

Gryphon · 11-21-2007, 09:28 PM

welcome to the forum!

I seem to recall a TSB about the nav draining the battery. I'm surprised that the dealer didn't have more information.

I'll keep an eye out for where I saw that.

Johnny Drama · 11-24-2007, 07:03 PM

There are more then a few posts on here about the rim issue, do a quick search, looks like most everyone good good compensation for it though!

Welcome to the forum

novo · 11-26-2007, 12:06 PM

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"I seem to recall a TSB about the nav draining the battery. I'm surprised that the dealer didn't have more information."__________________________________________________ _______________

When I spoke to them they said that the sat nav was replaced under warrenty because the car was only 6 months old, at the moment though I have disconnected the plug to the back of the disc drive so its not working, haven't used it for a while anyway. Thanks.

Haven't seen any posts about rims, could you put a link up, Johnny Drama. Cheers.

Johnny Drama · 11-28-2007, 09:28 PM

Not specific to the 6, but the same problem, and various stories about it
P5 Wheel corrosion

Mazda has been really good in replacing rims, they know they have a problem, so it doesn't take much convincing

Good luck!

novo · 11-30-2007, 10:35 AM

JUst had a look at that post about the wheel corrosion, damn, mine look worse than that, didn't really think it would be a safety issue tho.

Thanks Johnny.

Mindcore · 12-01-2007, 02:48 PM

If the rims start rusting out, it can compromise the integrity of the wheel. I wouldn't risk it, nor should you.. Mazda knows this

Luckily they are pretty good at taking care of it

BrickTop · 12-10-2007, 09:09 PM

Welcome to the site!

Trust these guys on the rims, it's sadly, pretty common

06Mazda6 · 12-10-2007, 10:09 PM

Welcome!

11-19-2007, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
novo Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7	Newbie Hello everyone, I'm novo from South wales in the UK, bought a 2003 Mazda 6 estate/wagon about a year ago now and absolutely love it. There are a few things which I need to sort out with the car including getting the alloys done coz they are starting to corrode/peel if you know what I mean, common fault I think on the older 6's. The biggest problem is the Sat Nav, it works fine but if I dont use the car for 2 or 3 days (coz I cycle 2 to 3 days a week) then the battery is dead (yes, its a new battery). Spoke to my nearest dealer and they said they had a similar problem a while back with a customers car and it turned out to be the Sat Nav draining the battery. Does anyone know of a way to dissable the Sat Nav, perhaps removal of a fuse or something. Tried to locate the fuse but to no avail, any help would be appreciated.

11-24-2007, 07:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Johnny Drama Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555	There are more then a few posts on here about the rim issue, do a quick search, looks like most everyone good good compensation for it though! Welcome to the forum __________________ MazdaSpeed6

11-28-2007, 09:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Johnny Drama Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555	Not specific to the 6, but the same problem, and various stories about it P5 Wheel corrosion Mazda has been really good in replacing rims, they know they have a problem, so it doesn't take much convincing Good luck! __________________ MazdaSpeed6

12-01-2007, 02:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	If the rims start rusting out, it can compromise the integrity of the wheel. I wouldn't risk it, nor should you.. Mazda knows this Luckily they are pretty good at taking care of it __________________ core Mazda Forums .

12-10-2007, 09:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
BrickTop Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 79	Welcome to the site! Trust these guys on the rims, it's sadly, pretty common __________________ Black Onyx Mazda6 sport

11-21-2007, 09:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gryphon Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 45	welcome to the forum! I seem to recall a TSB about the nav draining the battery. I'm surprised that the dealer didn't have more information. I'll keep an eye out for where I saw that.

11-26-2007, 12:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
novo Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7	__________________________________________________ _______________ "I seem to recall a TSB about the nav draining the battery. I'm surprised that the dealer didn't have more information."__________________________________________________ _______________ When I spoke to them they said that the sat nav was replaced under warrenty because the car was only 6 months old, at the moment though I have disconnected the plug to the back of the disc drive so its not working, haven't used it for a while anyway. Thanks. Haven't seen any posts about rims, could you put a link up, Johnny Drama. Cheers.

11-30-2007, 10:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
novo Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 7	JUst had a look at that post about the wheel corrosion, damn, mine look worse than that, didn't really think it would be a safety issue tho. Thanks Johnny.

12-10-2007, 10:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
06Mazda6 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31	Welcome!

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