Filed Under (Mazda) by admin on 11-10-2010
Tags: block assembly,
cylinder head,
engine cylinder,
engine noise,
engine replacement,
head assembly,
head replacement,
mazda3,
mazda5,
mazda6,
mx 5,
piston,
replacement service
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2004-2009 Mazda3 2006-2009 Mazda5 2003-2008 Mazda6 with L3 Engine 2006-2009 MX-5 DESCRIPTION This bulletin provides guidelines for repairing internal engine noise issues (such as Knocking, Ticking, Tapping, Rattling, Grinding, Squealing, Squeaking, Thumping, Whining, Creaking, Popping, Clicking, Roaring, Loud, High-pitched etc). When engine replacement is necessary, use short block or long block according to following guideline. Do not replace long block assembly if short block assembly or cylinder head assembly will resolve concern. Guideline for Short Engine/Cylinder Head Replacement SERVICE POINTS TO DETERMINE PARTS REUSEABILITY 1. Cylinder Head Check for contact mark between the cylinder head (A) and piston (B). Check for carbon peeling or valve to piston interference. – If OK, flush cylinder head (with valves assembled) with kerosene and blow oil passages with regulated shop air. – If no good, contact MASH for authorization to replace cylinder head assembly and related damaged components.
Filed Under (Mazda) by admin on 09-10-2010
Tags: automatic transmission,
automatic transmission fluid,
Mazda,
mazda3,
mazda5,
mazda6,
mx 5,
oil cooler,
power flush,
power flushing,
rx 8,
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APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 1995-2007 B-Series (A/T only) 1997-2003 Protege (A/T only) 1997-2005 Miata (A/T only) 1997-2002 626 (A/T only) 1997-2002 Millenia (A/T only) 1997-2006 MPV (A/T only) 2001-2006 Tribute (A/T only) 2003-2007 Mazda6 (A/T only) 2004-2007 Mazda3 (A/T only) 2004-2007 RX-8 (A/T only) 2006-2007 Mazda5 (A/T only) 2006-2007 MX-5 (A/T only) 2007 CX-7 (A/T only) DESCRIPTION Automatic Transmission (A/T) oil cooler/lines must be power flushed completely before an overhauled or replacement A/T is installed. One of the causes of repeat A/T failures is an internal automatic transmission fluid (ATF) restriction at the inlet side of the oil cooler. This restriction is usually caused by an accumulation of metal particles and debris (from a previous A/T failure) on the internal mesh type baffle of the oil cooler. Power flush- ing will remove the restriction by back flushing the cooler/lines followed by forward flushing. This will in turn ensure full ATF flow for the transmission when it is operating.NOTE: Repeat repairs caused by improper or lack of cooler line flushing will not be covered under warranty, and are subject to review and debit by Mazda Recommended Power Flushing Equipment
Filed Under (Mazda) by admin on 18-04-2010
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2006 MX-5 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1 NC**** ** 118186 (produced before May 10, 2006)
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit a squeaking noise from around the rear center console lid area when driving on a rough road or turning corners at slow speeds. Torque of the rear center console lid striker screw is insufficient. The tightening process has been revised in production. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify customer concern.
2. Open the center rear console lid and grasp the striker to verify if there is any movement of the striker.
- If there is movement, go to STEP 3.
- If there is no movement, continue to diagnose source of squeak.
Remove the back trim. Refer to Workshop Manual section 09-17 BACK TRIM REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
Tighten the 3 screws attaching the striker to the back trim
5. Reinstall the back trim.
6. Verify repair
Filed Under (Mazda) by admin on 18-12-2009
MAZDA SPECIAL PROGRAM (MSP13) – MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0455
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2007 CX-7 vehicles with VIN JM3ER29**70100057 – JM3ER29**70128616 (built from February 14, 2006
through August 1, 2006)
2006-2007 MX-5 vehicles with VIN JM1NC**F*60111723 – JM1NC**F*70125568 (built from January 6, 2006
through August 2, 2006)
2006-2007 RX-8 vehicles with VIN JM1FE173*60200012 – JM1FE173*70208462 (built from January 7, 2006
through August 2, 2006)
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