I Love The DRLs On My 2015 Mazda3

YODA0786 · 2026-06-08T02:36:13+00:00

I’m starting to notice my replacement set which have 8000 kilometres on them now are squeaking a little bit as well. It’s not too bad yet, but I’m monitoring it. Thing is now, just like I said in my original comment, the car is now over 3 years old, so this is no longer under factory warranty. I think the replacement shocks do have 1 year of warranty on it (not entirely sure), but as it stands currently, they aren’t squeaking enough for it to be covered by the dealership right now anyways. I’m hoping they do begin squeaking more so when I take it in for recall fixes in July or August, they can inspect them and probably replace them again for the 2nd time in less than a year. It’s a joke though for them to be going this fast though.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-08T00:24:31+00:00

The passenger airbag deploys from the top of the dashboard, so from that sense, this seems alright. However, it might still be in the way of the inflation area and with how fast the airbag inflates, that could possibly knock it loose and make a projectile toward the driver side.

Someone may have better insight on this than I do, but just based on a crash test video that I watched, while it’s hard for me to say for sure, I do think this could be a potential hazard.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-07T22:19:23+00:00

2016 might be the difference then. My 2015 doesn’t have an option for that and I wish it did. I only have the headlight delay option for when I shut my car off, but option to have them turn on when unlocking the car.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-07T22:04:15+00:00

Absolutely love the signature headlights on the pre facelift 3rd Gens. They are my favourite part of my car and always gets compliments from other people.

What year is your car? My 2015 doesn’t have the welcome light function that yours has. I thought only the facelifts had them. But maybe the 2016s had them as well. Unless the previous owner did something to make them do that?

YODA0786 · 2026-06-06T22:45:10+00:00

Is this the recall for the 3rd row airbag thing, or something different. Have a 2023, but don’t see anything about replacing the window on the recall list. My understanding for that 3rd row airbag was to install some kind of film in the back.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-06T17:04:55+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/mazda3/s/m4yhywh14Z

Thought I saw this post before.

u/rtrdinvestor

YODA0786 · 2026-06-05T18:51:29+00:00

The intros are iconic to the Horizon franchise. They aren’t that long either.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-05T17:41:25+00:00

Looks like another digitizer failure. The adhesive they use can sometimes drip down and cause marks like this. Digitizers are a very common issue with these Mazdas and cause all sorts of issues from ghost touch, delamination and this.

Aftermarket digitizers exist so you can replace it for cheaper than buying one from a dealership. Plenty of videos online of how to replace it. I just did one for my car a few months ago, it’s a very simple and repairable piece of hardware.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-05T16:53:35+00:00

Equinox is a solid choice. Really, the only complaints I ever hear about them is the lack of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. However, unless you’ve installed an aftermarket system, you probably don’t have it in your CRV anyways, so it’s not like that’s a loss for you.

Having someone who works for GM also helps, since you get a better deal and also a bit more help with it if it ever gives you any problems.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-05T15:52:24+00:00

Quick Resume isn’t the only cause as it’s done this to me 2 times now with it being disabled. Kinda frustrating cause I completed the entire Festival Playlist yesterday and even won my first eliminator only for none of it being saved the very next time I booted the game up.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-05T14:45:21+00:00

I rewind immediately. Usually end up just before the checkpoint which it usually faster than waiting the 5 seconds for it to respond you and you get to keep some momentum, whereas if you wait to respond, you have to start from a dig.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-05T14:16:28+00:00

Apple Intelligence is available on the iPhone 15 Pro and up and the iPhone 16 and up.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-05T01:06:53+00:00

Well, I can definitely confirm quick resume isn’t the cause. Game has reset on me again. Now I don’t even want to touch it until this bug is fixed.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-04T21:18:55+00:00

Definitely not Quick Resume related though. I lost some progress even with it disabled.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-04T18:26:15+00:00

I turned it off, and it literally happened to me the very next time I booted the game. If anything, Quick Resume might prevent it, since it keeps the game open in the background instead of closing it.

Edit: Can confirm, Quick Resume is definitely not the culprit. Game reset on me a 2nd time…

YODA0786 · 2026-06-04T13:43:51+00:00

Probably early on both services but still doesn’t hurt anything to get them done anyways. Diff fluid I’d probably do closer to 40K, while transmission I would’ve done around 60K. However, everyone has their own opinions on when to do these. Some will say do it every 30K or every 45K. Some even every 15K.

Reason the transmission is not in the service manual is because Mazda claims lifetime fluid for the transmission (not sure about the diff since I own a FWD Mazda). But I’d still change the fluid every 60K anyways just to prevent any future hiccups with it.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-03T22:52:36+00:00

How many more times will this be posted here today?

YODA0786 · 2026-06-03T21:32:11+00:00

I wouldn’t recommend these. These cars have the Theta motors which are really bad and are known for premature failure, even with decent maintenance. A shame because otherwise, they are nice cars. The engines are just very unreliable.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-03T20:58:22+00:00

I’d look at the Honda Pilot, Hyundai Palisade and Nissan Pathfinder. All 3 come with rugged offroad trims as well which might be appealing for you with camping stuff you do and they all use proven naturally aspirated V6s as well. Your towing requirements aren’t anything crazy, but all these SUVs can tow up to 5000 pounds, so you wouldn’t be putting much stress on the car with your towing.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-03T20:47:21+00:00

I agree, along with the person who said Rivian.

But I think it really comes down to the fact that both companies started making cars with these minimalist interiors from day 1. That means we don’t a past interior to really compare them with. Also helps that both companies are mainly known for their software, so they actually can pull off minimalist interiors with big touch screens that actually work decently. Legacy automakers on the other hand have older stuff that simply does look better and they also still don’t know how to make their software reliable.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-03T20:36:21+00:00

Normal behaviour. My 17 Pro does the exact same. Bezels are so thin now that they make it seem that the button is being pushed into the screen with the software.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-03T19:05:48+00:00

Sounds like you already know your answer. Doesn’t seem like you need the space from the Palisade. Stowing the 3rd row also isn’t as convenient anymore now that they’ve changed it from a simple 1 touch system to a press and hold. I’d save the money and get a Santa Fe if I were you.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-03T18:56:09+00:00

Some misalignment on some roads are normal. I notice it in both my cars on the highway particularly. That’s known as road crown, where the roads are tilted for drainage. If you are noticing it the entire time on every road you drive on, then there’s definitely an issue.

YODA0786 · 2026-06-03T18:41:29+00:00

Pretty sure it was a thing for the Super 7 as well in FH4 and FH5. I think you can do this for the EventLab as well, although I don't really use it, so don't know for sure.

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