Alternator/generator/regulator Problems of Mazda MAZDA3

Airbags: did not deploy upon impact of a streetlamp pole on the front driverside quarter. Front farring damaged and replaced. I was turning left, it was raining, the glare of the light blinded me enough to go up on the curb and impact the streetlamp pole. I replaced the farring and had my Mazda3 fully aligned. Electrical: purchased vehicle in October 2016. Replaced battery 4 times, alternator 3 times since purchase. Seat heaters haven't worked ever. Driverside seat started wiggling after contact with streetlamp pole.

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When driving the affected vehicles in heavy rain or in deep puddles, the alternator belt may slip, causing the power control module (pcm) to incorrectly assume failure of the charging system. Once the pcm assumes that the charging system has failed, the vehicle will stop charging and could result in poor acceleration, loss of steering assist and windshield wiper operation, and a possible engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. ".

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I have a 2013 Mazda 3i 5-door hatchback with approximately 61,000 miles, 90% highway driving to and from work. After having the battery replaced (original) earlier this year, I then noticed that my headlights would flash intermittently, at that time. As the year progressed, the headlight flashing, which presents itself only upon braking or deceleration, became markedly increased and brighter, including the dashboard information systems window inside. I went to an authorized mechanic, who first put my car on diagnostic, which showed that the alternator was very weak/worn. Since I had extended warranty, through a private company, but only until 60,000/5 years, I rushed to make time for the mechanic to receive authorization and replace the alternator, which he did, and my car runs great. There remains, though, the problem with the headlights flashing. Since the mechanic did reset the computer, we were stumped. Then my husband found a service bulletin from Mazda dealing with this specific issue, stating that the car must go to the dealer because only the dealer can reset all the parts of the computer. I then contacted Mazda, but have yet to receive a response. I do not feel that I should be made to pay for this adjustment/repair since Mazda apparently is well aware of this problem with this model car. Just google it, there are alot of m3 owners out there with similar problems, most got resolved because they were still under warranty. Great for them, but that doesn't help me. Not only is this a problem for me since I drive nearly 40 miles each way to/from work each night, but I am tired of other drivers flashing their lights at me, honking, or yelling. It is most annoying, not to mention a safety hazard, since I am a night-time/early morning driver, predominantly driving in the dark. Please advise.

While driving I had noticed that every time I came to a stop light or a stop sign or to even slow down by releasing my foot of the accelerator, my headlights would start to flash. I started to din into the problem by doing research online to see if it was a common problem with my vehicles make and model. Upon reading more and more information I found on the issue I was having with my car. It all seemed to be linked to an alternator issue that Mazda knew about released a recall on it then took the recall away. My car is having the issue for the recall they took away. It poses a danger and a risk while driving. It causes a distraction to the on coming traffic as well as distracts the driver in front of you. I have had cars break hard in front of me thinking I was signaling them for whatever reason. One early morning I had been driving to work on the freeway and my whole car seemed to have shut off and as soon as it went off it came back on.

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Whenever I'm driving and using my headlights and then I step on my brakes my headlights flicker as if I were flashing somebody and I have had my battery tested and alternator and changed my headlights but the problem still occurs I have also looked on youtube to see if anyone else was having problems like this and they were the only thing I haven't tried was contacting the dealer about it. The lights are normal when the vehicle is stationary and I step on the brakes.

The headlight have been flickering since a few months after purchasing the car, & it causes inadequate alternator output, it has also caused issues with losing my power steering. The headlight not only flicker when breaking, but have gotten to the point they will completely go out, & will also flicker all interior lights when braking & turning the wheel. I have been pulled over due to police thinking I am flashing my lights when breaking, but was lucky to be able to show the police officer the service bulletin 01-019/13 & he let me go with a warning & strongly advised me to get it fixed. It is now time for my car to go through inspection, & it will not pass with the lights flickering & going completely out. The problem has only continued getting worse to the point the headlight are going completely off while driving during hours when headlights are needed. I have lost my power steering multiple times after starting my car and began driving, with a brand new battery installed by a mechanic, & when I have lost power steering I have almost crashed into the side of my work office & have had to try pulling over to the side of the road due to losing power steering while driving. It is time for action to be taken & this be a recall before someone is killed, GMC can recall for the same computer system upgrade that is needed for my Mazda 3, but have only been told that it is not covered and that I have to pay out of pocket, which I have gotten quotes from several Mazda dealers over the several years I have owned & continue to deal with the issue and it will cost me over $500 to have repaired!! due to not having the money to afford to computer upgrade which I consider a huge safety issue that should be Mazda's problem to fix before they have a class action law suit brought against them, because someone driving a Mazda 3 get seriously injured or serious injure someone else!.

The contact owns a 2005 Mazda Mazda3. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, all of the warning lamps illuminated and the vehicle stalled after the contact activated the radio. The contact mentioned that the failure had also occurred after the lighting was activated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the alternator was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.

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When the trunk or door is inadvertently left open for an extended period of time the battery is totally drained. This could leave the driver stranded. If jump started and battery is not fully charged this could cause increased stress on the alternator which could lead to costly replacement.

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