Another option is taking perforated metal strip, basically like the stuff they secure pipes in place with (thin metal strip spool with screw holes) and placing it between two screws on the backside to secure the radio controls. No glue risk and it works like a charm
i just did mine recently, dont use glue, use the strongest tape you can find. Cut thin strips, cut with razor, and apply them all around. Only use very little glue where you think is best.
My kids Lego fell in the center knob crack. Needed to remove and disassemble it to fix it. Thanks for the video. A bit shaky, but it showed us how to do it.
Dude helpful , make sure you watch to end so you know what not to do. I fixed mine using existing screws of tray to create supports with couple of sturdy straps. Also the first two clips he removed you don’t have to touch.
The source of the problem appears to me is that there is no support under the radio. This seems like a design destined for failure to begin with. Now that I know how to take the console off I am hoping to carve a support to brace the radio after it is reinstalled.
I keep spilling coffee in mine. Three damn times in the last month. Took it to the shop the second time when the drink sloshed a half cup volume into the knobs and buttons, and they cleaned it, but I wanted to do it myself, then. Thanks for this video. At least now I know how to disassemble.
@@alsauto2917 actually I might upload my own video to my own channel. The frustrating thing: for all the Mazda 3 console videos, they’re different model years, skipping my GT 2018. There is a Mazda 6 2018 console disassembly, which the trim and form is basically identical but STILL something novel and extremely frustrating about it that I lost skin and some temper in process of discovering. There is a hidden bolt that anchors the Center cup holder to a metal frame support beneath in mine but no one else’s on TH-cam. So. Yeah where I would have had it all apart in like 45 seconds like in your video and others (god bless you all again) it took me like 45 minutes. Ugh. And I used such force in wrenching and yanking the cup holder console component that I bent the metal support before I discovered the bot existed. Anyway, problem solved !!!! 🦋
Good video, except I was confused by your use of the term "Loctite." To at least us older folks, Loctite is a thread sealant that helps screws to stay in. What you're using is of course a superglue type product.
I see your confusion and you’re 100% correct. It’s more like super glue, for some reason the product is literally called loctite. I guess it’s a super super glue lol thank you for your comment.
Thanks for showing how easy it is to pop out the console using only your hands! Mine caved in twice. The first time, I used double-sided tape that held for about a year. The 2nd time, I cut a couple of 4 - 5 inch Velcro straps, removed the 4 mounting screws on the bottom of the console and crisscrossed the two straps securing by punching holes in the straps for the screws. The whole module design and placement in the console by Mazda engineers is just crappy. It's just a matter of time before you spill $#!t into it again and again. I keep a can of CRC Quick Dry Electronic Cleaner for the buttons.
@liddoterry So I found out after taking apart the radio button holder each button has 2 little clips in the sides holding it in. Just be careful with a flathead screwdriver because the soda is what held mine in tight!
Awesome! I’m glad I could help! I don’t know if you’ve tried or not yet but I somehow got glue underneath the “favorites” and “back” buttons and now they’re stuck for me but it hasn’t fallen back in the hole yet!
@alsauto2917 - the problem I am having, and this came out of nowhere - is that the control knob doesn't respond to pressing straight (to select something on the screen) and doesn't respond to the upwards press (for example, to move into the different settings). Do you think this can be fixed or will require a new control set? Or could it be a software thing?
My problem is the nav button being stuck and unable to press in and the knob as moving it up down left and right does nothing, not sure if it's even supposed to work like that but yeah
Everything went super easy except clicking the tabs back in at the front of the black plastic cover thwt holds the audio control and parking brake. That’s the part in the video where he fast forwards starting at 11:30. He just pushes down with the heel of his hands to click the panel in, easy peasy, but nothing I tried works. Now I have 1/4 inch gap between the front and rear plastic console covers… ugly but not dangerous.
@@TheEcliipez the right side is all clipped in but the left side 1 or 2 clips I couldn’t get. I think I broke the clip or it bent when I took a look at it. Pretty shit, i just left it
Same here. Mine won’t click in at all. Terrible design for this part, but overall I love my 2014 a lot better than the 2022 loaner 3 my dealership gave me. The new ones are full of annoying, stupid shit.
Nothing sticking? Go to the dealer. There’s a recall on some of these Mazda’s that causes the screen to touch itself. If it’s not the recall then maybe there’s something sticky underneath the buttons.
@@alsauto2917 agreed! I laughed and said “it still is” and walked out.. I didn’t do it the way you did it though.. I used felt material and hot glue 💀 it doesn’t drip as easily and it stays longer
Congrats! And thanks for letting me know how you did it, it’s always awesome hearing people find ways to fix something for way less than what the dealership wants.
@@alsauto2917 don't listen to that jerk. Your video is great. Explained slowly and informative. Just bought my first vehicle, a 2014 Maz3 hatch GS and can't wait to leave the lot with it. Everything is pristine on it except for the media control knob the big black center button is tough to push in, I think previous owner may have spilled something on it and now it's sticky. Not the end of the world but I'm looking for ways of loosening or cleaning the middle button so it will push down with ease and doesn't feel 'stuck' anymore
@@alsauto2917 if you could recommend some stuff I could try (i was reading about using a dropper and applying a few drops of isopropyl alcohol and pressing the button a few times to clear our the gunk) because my last case scenario would be me opening up the console like that. Thanks!
Thank you for your kind comments. Sounds good. Could possibly use a pick or a very small flat head screwdriver with a rag to help clean up after you put some drops of Isopropyl alcohol. Keep me updated
Yes well that is my personal preference. I’ll make another video but because of the ANGLE I recorded it in the glue went under the buttons. I warned people about it. In other words, the shit is done right but the way I recorded it, messed it up a little bit. If you do it on the ground and not like I did. It will not lock up anything and you will do the shit right. Thanks for the comment.
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*Warning* I somehow got glue underneath the “favorites” and “back” buttons and now they’re stuck for me but it hasn’t fallen back in the hole yet!
Another option is taking perforated metal strip, basically like the stuff they secure pipes in place with (thin metal strip spool with screw holes) and placing it between two screws on the backside to secure the radio controls. No glue risk and it works like a charm
Did this very thing and its worked better than how Mazda installed it..
i just did mine recently, dont use glue, use the strongest tape you can find. Cut thin strips, cut with razor, and apply them all around. Only use very little glue where you think is best.
My kids Lego fell in the center knob crack. Needed to remove and disassemble it to fix it. Thanks for the video. A bit shaky, but it showed us how to do it.
Dude helpful , make sure you watch to end so you know what not to do. I fixed mine using existing screws of tray to create supports with couple of sturdy straps. Also the first two clips he removed you don’t have to touch.
The source of the problem appears to me is that there is no support under the radio. This seems like a design destined for failure to begin with. Now that I know how to take the console off I am hoping to carve a support to brace the radio after it is reinstalled.
That would be awesome! Let me know how that goes!
hey please let us know if you came up with a good design for your brace!!!!!!!!
Agree! My radio buttons fell right under as well.
Clearly a design flaw leaving a hollow space under the centre knobs
Just use metal strap with holes and use the factory screws and locations. Holds it and supports it perfectly..
I keep spilling coffee in mine. Three damn times in the last month. Took it to the shop the second time when the drink sloshed a half cup volume into the knobs and buttons, and they cleaned it, but I wanted to do it myself, then. Thanks for this video. At least now I know how to disassemble.
I’m glad it helped if even just a little!
@@alsauto2917 actually I might upload my own video to my own channel. The frustrating thing: for all the Mazda 3 console videos, they’re different model years, skipping my GT 2018. There is a Mazda 6 2018 console disassembly, which the trim and form is basically identical but STILL something novel and extremely frustrating about it that I lost skin and some temper in process of discovering. There is a hidden bolt that anchors the Center cup holder to a metal frame support beneath in mine but no one else’s on TH-cam. So. Yeah where I would have had it all apart in like 45 seconds like in your video and others (god bless you all again) it took me like 45 minutes. Ugh. And I used such force in wrenching and yanking the cup holder console component that I bent the metal support before I discovered the bot existed. Anyway, problem solved !!!! 🦋
Oof well I’m glad you figured it out and if you want to make your own videos about it, I say go for it! Thank you for your comments.
Good video, except I was confused by your use of the term "Loctite." To at least us older folks, Loctite is a thread sealant that helps screws to stay in. What you're using is of course a superglue type product.
I see your confusion and you’re 100% correct. It’s more like super glue, for some reason the product is literally called loctite. I guess it’s a super super glue lol thank you for your comment.
After further looking into u do have to un snap the side " Rollin back the seat etc just unzip the e brake holder a use a plastic wedge tool 🔧
Thank you!!
Thanks for showing how easy it is to pop out the console using only your hands!
Mine caved in twice. The first time, I used double-sided tape that held for about a year.
The 2nd time, I cut a couple of 4 - 5 inch Velcro straps, removed the 4 mounting screws on the bottom of the console and crisscrossed the two straps securing by punching holes in the straps for the screws.
The whole module design and placement in the console by Mazda engineers is just crappy. It's just a matter of time before you spill $#!t into it again and again.
I keep a can of CRC Quick Dry Electronic Cleaner for the buttons.
Thank you for your comment and awesome innovation!
Is there a way to get the little radio buttons off to clean between them??
Still figuring it out. Soda spilled and my navi button is hard to push. Whoever designed it didnt think it through haha
@liddoterry So I found out after taking apart the radio button holder each button has 2 little clips in the sides holding it in. Just be careful with a flathead screwdriver because the soda is what held mine in tight!
I’m so sorry I didn’t get to you all sooner but I’m so glad you were able to figure it out. You’re awesome!
How do you get a car that dirty and rusty in four years?!
I have to say, it's been at least 20 years since I saw a cigarette burn hole in a seat.
Thanks man you saved me $400
Awesome! I’m glad I could help! I don’t know if you’ve tried or not yet but I somehow got glue underneath the “favorites” and “back” buttons and now they’re stuck for me but it hasn’t fallen back in the hole yet!
Great guild! It’s a lifesaver and wicked choice of music
Thank you so much! I’m glad it helped! Also, thank you again! It’s all music I made with mixcraft 7
Awesome. Thanks fr the vid. Very helpful.
@alsauto2917 - the problem I am having, and this came out of nowhere - is that the control knob doesn't respond to pressing straight (to select something on the screen) and doesn't respond to the upwards press (for example, to move into the different settings). Do you think this can be fixed or will require a new control set? Or could it be a software thing?
Are you talking about the touch screen? If so, there’s a recall on it. I ask because you mention the screen.
My problem is the nav button being stuck and unable to press in and the knob as moving it up down left and right does nothing, not sure if it's even supposed to work like that but yeah
Everything went super easy except clicking the tabs back in at the front of the black plastic cover thwt holds the audio control and parking brake. That’s the part in the video where he fast forwards starting at 11:30. He just pushes down with the heel of his hands to click the panel in, easy peasy, but nothing I tried works. Now I have 1/4 inch gap between the front and rear plastic console covers… ugly but not dangerous.
same problem here, did you find a solution?
Im sure there are better ways to repair this other than using super glue
That’s with the dealership wanted to charge me
how does the mazda 3 take its coffee?
Seems to be allot of liquid damage.
Black, like my heart and soul
I can’t get the front part near the shifter to click in flush when putting the console back in 😡
Same. Did you fix it by any chance? The dealership wants to charge me over $600 for the panel and the knob
@@TheEcliipez the right side is all clipped in but the left side 1 or 2 clips I couldn’t get. I think I broke the clip or it bent when I took a look at it. Pretty shit, i just left it
Same problem here 😅 but nothing broke so im clueless
Same here. Mine won’t click in at all. Terrible design for this part, but overall I love my 2014 a lot better than the 2022 loaner 3 my dealership gave me. The new ones are full of annoying, stupid shit.
My buttons are selecting (clicking) by themselves without me touching them. Do you know what the problem could be?
Nothing sticking? Go to the dealer. There’s a recall on some of these Mazda’s that causes the screen to touch itself. If it’s not the recall then maybe there’s something sticky underneath the buttons.
@@alsauto2917 I’ll do that! Thank you! 🙏🏻
Anytime! Thanks for your comment.
Put the glue on some good velcro instead of tweezers of u got small hands u don't have take off the cover
Thank you!
Nice video
Thank you bro! More automotive videos are coming soon. Thank you so much for the support!
Wow.
Please elaborate if you don’t mind.
@@alsauto2917 sure, sorry. Straight forward, pretty simple fix for something the dealership would charge an arm and a leg. Thanks.
No worries! Thank you for your comment and I’m glad I could help you out.
I'm thinking velcro at this point. Thx tho
Thank you!!
Mine was fine until I brought it in for a recall and it’s been falling down since. I told them the same and they wanna charge me $750 to repair it
That’s an insane price!
@@alsauto2917 agreed! I laughed and said “it still is” and walked out.. I didn’t do it the way you did it though.. I used felt material and hot glue 💀 it doesn’t drip as easily and it stays longer
Congrats! And thanks for letting me know how you did it, it’s always awesome hearing people find ways to fix something for way less than what the dealership wants.
👍🏽🎥
Thank you! I hope you enjoyed! What else would you like to see being worked on? Do you have a project you’re working on and need help with?
Man ! there is a 1000 other ways to fix this !
Simple example :
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I think I lost brain cells watching this........horrible!
Lol
@@alsauto2917 don't listen to that jerk. Your video is great. Explained slowly and informative. Just bought my first vehicle, a 2014 Maz3 hatch GS and can't wait to leave the lot with it. Everything is pristine on it except for the media control knob the big black center button is tough to push in, I think previous owner may have spilled something on it and now it's sticky. Not the end of the world but I'm looking for ways of loosening or cleaning the middle button so it will push down with ease and doesn't feel 'stuck' anymore
@@alsauto2917 if you could recommend some stuff I could try (i was reading about using a dropper and applying a few drops of isopropyl alcohol and pressing the button a few times to clear our the gunk) because my last case scenario would be me opening up the console like that. Thanks!
Thank you for your kind comments. Sounds good. Could possibly use a pick or a very small flat head screwdriver with a rag to help clean up after you put some drops of Isopropyl alcohol. Keep me updated
@@alsauto2917 will do!
You dont use it??? What the fuck....the point is do the shit right
Yes well that is my personal preference. I’ll make another video but because of the ANGLE I recorded it in the glue went under the buttons. I warned people about it. In other words, the shit is done right but the way I recorded it, messed it up a little bit. If you do it on the ground and not like I did. It will not lock up anything and you will do the shit right. Thanks for the comment.
junk , Just remove the whole thing, and delete it