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2007 Mazda 6 1.8 petrol, 2 concerns

  • 24-12-2017 7:25pm
    #1
    user 97
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭


    Dear all,
    I have recently bought a 2007 mazda6 ,1.8 petrol and I would appreciate your comments on two matters that concern me.
    Car drives very well,
    1) I have noticed the maf sensor is not fixed/screwed into position , will this lead to problems if not fixed in position?
    2) I feel a slight knock in steering column during take off and slow manoeuvres.

    Can You please comment on these two issues.

    Thank You and happy Christmas & New year.

    Best regards,
    User 97


Comments

  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    1 a loose maf isn't good as car will not get the fuel/air mix right.
    You can fix this yourself easily. 2 screws https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cprpjEnJg28

    2 possibly CV joint or the steering rack. Is it more noticeably when steering wheel is at full lock, either way? CV joints should be done by a mech, it's not for novice DIYers.


  • #3
    user 97
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭user 97


    biko wrote: »
    1 a loose maf isn't good as car will not get the fuel/air mix right.
    You can fix this yourself easily. 2 screws https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cprpjEnJg28

    2 possibly CV joint or the steering rack. Is it more noticeably when steering wheel is at full lock, either way? CV joints should be done by a mech, it's not for novice DIYers.

    Thanks a million Biko for your comments.
    I will get it checked out by a professional mechanic.
    Best Regards,
    User 97


  • #4
    Leonard Hofstadter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,541 ✭✭✭Leonard Hofstadter


    If the rack is faulty it should be groaning a lot when you're trying to move the steering wheel when the car is parking. I'd be surprised if the rack was faulty in a Mazda but it's definitely not something to be taking a chance on.


  • #5
    user 97
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭user 97


    captainspeed wrote: »
    If the rack is faulty it should be groaning a lot when you're trying to move the steering wheel when the car is parking. I'd be surprised if the rack was faulty in a Mazda but it's definitely not something to be taking a chance on.

    Thanks Captainspeed.
    Hope it is not a faulty steering rack. I am going to get it all checked and let You know the result. A recent 1 week ago showed no issues with steering ir engine operation.


  • #6
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    captainspeed wrote: »
    If the rack is faulty it should be groaning a lot when you're trying to move the steering wheel when the car is parking. I'd be surprised if the rack was faulty in a Mazda but it's definitely not something to be taking a chance on.

    A boardsie has the steering rack go on a pretty new (at the time) 6


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