Just after coming out of our driveway down a lowered kerb (normal flat driveway to the road) It happens about 20-30yds down the road & lasts for aboutasecond &its like something is rubbing on a driveshaft - Dealer can't find anything............


Its happened a few times at speed too but happens all the time when taking off from our driveway.

Anybody else have this happening ?

Cheers,

Co.

 

Hmm, you could be experiencing same thing as me. Have you seen this thread I started:

https://www.mazdaforum.com/m_76605/tm.htm

?

There are some good suggestions there.

Dave.

 

I did readyour onebut I feel it more thanI hear it & its def from the front right hand side - Its going back into the dealers soon fora Service so I'll see what happens (not holding breath !)

Thanks for the quick reply Dave.

Cheers,

Co.

 

Does it feel more like a steering problem, an accelerator problem or a suspension problem?
From what you"ve already said, I would think the RF upper strut bearing/mount are in question.
But then again, depending on the angle of your drive, it could be that pesky RS upper motor mount (#3) too.

 

hi,

Think I get the same thing. I came on here looking to see if it was a known fault.

I get it every time the car has been parked and i drive off in it. It happens about 5 secs after pulling off and I hear a slight knock but feel it on the accelerator more, feels like a slight knock. It doesnt happen again then until the car has been parked again.

 

Sounds like the very thing kbaby77, my dealer doesn't have a clue[sm=headbang.gif][sm=headbang.gif]

Let me know if you have more luck

Co.

 

Just to let you guys know, I too have the same problem. The car went in the other day, and like you the dealer said they couldnt find anything....

At least it doesnt seem to be anything dangerous.....

Keep us informed if anyone gets an answer !!!

David

2008 Mazda 5 Sport Nav

 

No sign of it on my mine will pay special attention to setting off though today to see if I hear or feel anything.

 

Hi all...

Guess what yes me to and dealers have no idea they cant ear it so they say but there mazda 5 loan car has the same problem......... Only done now 4500 miles and the suspension now makes a noise when going SLOWLY over speed bumps.... (falling apart this car LOL)

 

I'm 99% certain it's the ABS/DSC running through a test procedure, checking the pump and actuators etc., once you reach a certain speed. The RX8 does this, which I could see happening with my diagnostic kit. Unfortunately, it's not yet compatible with Mazda 5 so I can't confirm it. If I find the time over Christmas I'll scope the ABS system and see what it does just after a cold start.

The ABS and DSC make an awful noise when they're operating. If ever you have a chance to take the car onto a skid pan you'll see wat I mean.