Steven,

My Maz is always beeping at me; I have lights on warning, ignition
key in lock warning, and face-off stereo warning (that one's
aftermarket).

Next year's model Mazdas will have low money level in wallet warning!

Low oil pressure warning lamp to the right of the rev counter, I
think.

Ian

--- In mazdamx3ownersuk@y..., blackfrothyguinness <no_reply@y...>
wrote:
> Steve, i can't speak about the whistling or the ticking but
> certainly my temperature gauge is also always just over half
way,its
> not something that i've ever bothered about though.
>
> Change of tact here but does anyone have a price list for MX3 parts
> in the UK or know where i can get one?
>
> Also do you guys have a low oil warning light or a beeping noise to
> warn you you have left you lights on?
>
> Just a couple of things that i can think of which ive been curious
> about for a while.
>
> Steven
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In mazdamx3ownersuk@y..., "Steve Thomas" <steve.thomas@b...>
> wrote:
> > Since i've only recently acquired my MX-3, i wonder if the more
> > experienced owners out there could answer a few queries? Here
goes:
> >
> > 1. The needle on my temperature guage is always just above half-
> way
> > after the car has warmed up. Is this the normal operating
> > temperature? A Mazda dealer said that it was a little over what
> > they'd expect, but the radiator/thermostat etc are all fine.
> >
> > 2. At idle, the engine emits a noticable 'ticking' sound. I've
> heard
> > rumours that this is a charactaristic of the early (pre '93) V6s.
> > Does the V6 have a naturally noisy tick-over, or do i have a
> problem?
> >
> > 3. Anyone notice a faint whistling sound after 2,500rpm (whether
> > moving or at a stand-still)?
> >
> > Thanks in advance. Are there any planned meets in the near future
> by
> > the way?
> >
> > Steve.