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
Tags: calibration,
clutch,
cold conditions,
cold engine,
engine cranks,
engine stall,
engine starter,
fuel injection,
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Some vehicles may experience difficulty starting (cranks no start). This may occur after driving the vehicle a short distance without engine reaching normal operating temperature. Examples: starting a vehicle and moving it to wash it, engine stall due to misapplication of clutch then restart.
This commonly occurs at port facilities or dealer lots where vehicles are frequently started cold, moved for short distances and then turned off. This concern may also occur due to low cranking RPM during engine starting.
A cranks, no start condition may be caused by fuel flooding resulting in either fouled spark plugs or lower than normal compression. Carefully follow REPAIR PROCEDURE “A” and refer to VIN application to determine necessary repair action. The following vehicle mass production changes have been implemented to improve starting performance: • PCM calibration – The PCM calibration was modified to reduce fuel injection amount during cold conditions. PCM calibration was modified in vehicle production on 3/12/04. • Battery – A higher capacity battery was introduced (6/1/04). • Engine starter – Revised to increase cranking compression at engine start. Implemented into vehicle production 11/8/04 (For AT models), 12/1/04 (For MT models). • Leading spark plugs – The leading spark plugs have been revised to reduce the possibilities of fuel flooding at cold engine start. Revised leading spark plugs were implemented in vehicle production on 3/22/05.