Technical Service Bulletins

A/C Compressor
- Precaution Against Unnecessary A/C Compressor Parts Replacement (07-003/09)
- Belt Squeal After Driving Through Water (7416)
Accessories & Equipment
- Special Tool Shipment - August 2009 (ST-003/09)
- Special Tool Shipment - February 2009 (ST-001/09)
- All Models - WDS Ms-Can 5-Meter Cable (ST-003/04)
- Availability Of Non-Required Tools - April 2007 (ST-003/07)
- All Models - WDS Ms-Can 16-Pin Cable Shipment (ST001/03)
Accessories Control Systems
- Speedometer Replacement Procedure (CAT. AD, NO. 003/97)
- Electrical Concern And/Or Multiple DTC'S Due To Aftermarket Device (MT-017/17)
- Display Shows Inaccurate Ambient Temperature (09-023/14)
- Precautions For Module Reprogramming (01-030/08)
Accessory Drive Belts
- Diagnostic Procedure For Engine Noise Repair (01-053/09)
- Belt Squeal After Driving Through Water (7416)
Aerodynamic Devices
- Engine Undercover Removal Caution (09-012/07)
Air Bag, SRS
- Standard Deployment/Two-Step Deployment For Air Bag System (MT-003/18)
- Non Genuine Accessories Affect On Air Bag Operation (CAT. T, NO. 023/96)
Anti-Lock Brakes
- Clunk/Bang/Buzz Noise During First Forward Movement After Sitting (04-009/06)
Anti-Theft Systems
- Keyless Entry Remote Transmitter (Key Fob) Battery Replacement Caution (09-041/10)
- Security Access Procedure Change For Coded Access Pats And Advanced Keyless System - Service Tip (09-003/06)
Automatic Trans
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Cooler And Lines Flushing Procedure (05-012/10)
- Correct Application For ATF M-V (Type M5), MERCON®V, MERCON®LV, And JWS3309 (T-IV) Automatic Transmission Fluids (05-005/08)
- Engine Will Not Start In P-Range Intermittently (05-002/12)
- Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Procedure (05-004/11)
- Diagnosis And Repair Procedure For ATF Seepage (05-011/10)
- Diagnostic Procedure For Engine Noise Repair (01-053/09)
- Engine Will Not Start In P-Range Intermittently (05-012/08)
- Transaxle Range Switch Removal / Installation Caution (05-011/07)
Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
- Multi-Model - Determining Evaporative System Leak Location For DTCS P0441/P0442/P0455/P0456 (01-023/10)
- Loose Fuel Filler Cap With DTC P0442, P0455, And P0456 (01-020/10)
Axle Shafts
- Clunk Noise From Drive Shaft (03-002/10)
- Special Service Tool Shipment - June 2007 (ST-004/07)
Body Electrical
- Electrical Concern And/Or Multiple DTC'S Due To Aftermarket Device (MT-017/17)
Body Interior
- As-Built Data Search On Ms3 (00-001/10)
Brakes Control Systems
- Clunk/Bang/Buzz Noise During First Forward Movement After Sitting (04-009/06)
- As-Built Data Search On Ms3 (00-001/10)
- Precautions For Module Reprogramming (01-030/08)
Charging Systems
- Special Service Tool Shipment - October 2011 (ST-002/11)
- Battery Test Procedure Requirements Using The Gr8-1291 (01-054-10)
- Diagnostic Procedure For Engine Noise Repair (01-053/09)
- Belt Squeal After Driving Through Water (7416)
Cooling Fan
- Cooling Fan Keeps Operating-Ignition Turned Off (5649)
Cooling System (Mechanical)
- Water Pump Coolant Leak (01-022/19)
- Keep The Cooling System Free Of Debris And Corrosion To Prevent Premature Water Pump Failure (TT002-13)
- Mil On With DTC P0128 (01-035/09)
- Engine Coolant Leakage From Water Outlet (01-026/10)
- Reconditioned Anti-Freeze (CAT. E, NO. 002/96)
Electronic Steering
- Electro Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (EHPAS) Technical Supplement (06-001/11)
- Heavy Steering Effort With Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Lamp On And DTC C1099 (06-002/09)
Engine Control Systems
- Multi-Model - Determining Evaporative System Leak Location For DTCS P0441/P0442/P0455/P0456 (01-023/10)
- Oxygen/Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Removal Caution (01-051/09)
- Mil On With DTC P0128 (01-035/09)
- Mil Comes On With DTC P2006/Variable Tumble Shutter Valve Cannot Completely Close (01-024/08)
- As-Built Data Search On Ms3 (00-001/10)
- Multi Model - Mil Illumination With DTC P0300 Or DTCS P0301 - P0304 (01-046/10)
- Loose Fuel Filler Cap With DTC P0442, P0455, And P0456 (01-020/10)
- Mil On With DTC P0131/P2251 Due To A/F Sensor Harness Damage (01-015/10)
- Mil On With DTC P2404 (01-043/09)
- Mil Comes On With P2004 / Check Valve Stuck Open (01-012/09)
- Unstable Idling/Engine Stalls Just After Stopping (01-007/09)
- Mil Illumination - DTC P0441 (01-003/09)
- Generic OBDII Application For Ids (5670)
- Ids/PDS B-51 & Later Calibration Updates (5664)
- No COMMS Recovery Procedure For Blanked Module (5876)
- P0012/P0016 After VVT Replacement (6483)
- Vehicle Hesitation Or Surging / O2 Sensor Signal (5835)
- Precautions For Module Reprogramming (01-030/08)
- Engine Idle Dip When A/C Cycles On (01-039/07)
- Engine Stall And Hesitation After Start-Up Under High Ambient Temperature (01-008/07)
- Special Pcm And TCM Updating Program Of Dealer Inventory For Mil And Drivability Concerns (01-046/06)
Entertainment Systems
- Audio/Infotainment System Service Information (09-074/09)
- SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio Registration Transfer After Unit Replacement (09-030/13)
- Noise From Speakers When Using Aux Jack And 12V Accessory Socket (09-031/08)
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio Activation (09-025/06)
Exhaust
- Sulfur Smell From Exhaust System (CAT. 01, NO. 029/02)
- Replacing Engine Check Intake And Exhaust Debris (6757)
Exterior Body Panels
- Chattering Noise From Cowl Grill When Passing Over A Bump Or Driving On A Rough Road (09-017/09)
- Service Bumper Specification Change (09-022/09)
- Engine Undercover Removal Caution (09-019/09)
Exterior Lights
- Condensation/Fog In Front And Rear Combination Lamps (Headlamp And TAILLAMP Assemblies) (09-049/14)
- 2004-2009 MAZDA3 (5-Door) - Hazy Rear Combination Lamp Lens (MT-013/17)
- Condensation/Fog In Front And Rear Combination Lights (09-057/10)
- Water Enters Rear Combination Light (09-012/10)
Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers
- Service Bumper Specification Change (09-022/09)
Fuel System
- Sulfur Smell From Exhaust System (CAT. 01, NO. 029/02)
- Special Service Tool Shipment - October 2011 (ST-002/11)
- Mil Comes On With DTC P2006/Variable Tumble Shutter Valve Cannot Completely Close (01-024/08)
- Mil On With DTC P0131/P2251 Due To A/F Sensor Harness Damage (01-015/10)
- Mil Comes On With P2004 / Check Valve Stuck Open (01-012/09)
- Unstable Idling/Engine Stalls Just After Stopping (01-007/09)
- Mil Illumination - DTC P0441 (01-003/09)
- Ids/PDS B-51 & Later Calibration Updates (5664)
- Replacing Engine Check Intake And Exhaust Debris (6757)
- Service Caution For High Pressure Fuel Pump (01-057/08)
- Fuel System Servicing Procedure Precaution (01-042/07)
- CALIFORNIA Reformulated Gasoline (Effect On Vehicle Performance And Fuel Economy) (CAT. F, NO. 014/96)
Fuses & Circuit Breakers
- Electrical Concern And/Or Multiple DTC'S Due To Aftermarket Device (MT-017/17)
Gauges & Instrument Panels
- Speedometer Replacement Procedure (CAT. AD, NO. 003/97)
- Display Shows Inaccurate Ambient Temperature (09-023/14)
- Engine Will Not Start In P-Range Intermittently (05-002/12)
- Elimination Of Odometer Write For MAZDA Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS) (01-031/10)
- Crack Appears In Center Of Dashboard (09-070/09)
- Ambient Temperature Display (09-023/08)
- Odometer Data Configuration (09-034/06)
Headlights
- Condensation/Fog In Front And Rear Combination Lamps (Headlamp And TAILLAMP Assemblies) (09-049/14)
- Headlight Plastic Lens Maintenance Caution (09-035/09)
- Condensation/Fog In Front And Rear Combination Lights (09-057/10)
HVAC Control Systems
- Air Conditioning Musty/Mildew Odor (07-006/07)
- A/C Stops Cooling/Reduced Airflow During (07-011/09)
- Ambient Temperature Display (09-023/08)
- Poor Blower Performance / Wet Passenger Floor (5768)
- Use Of A/C Tracer Dye (U-008/97)
Identification
- Speedometer Replacement Procedure (CAT. AD, NO. 003/97)
Ignition System
- Multi Model - Mil Illumination With DTC P0300 Or DTCS P0301 - P0304 (01-046/10)
- Spark Plug Installation / Removal Caution (01-036/06)
Infotainment
- Audio/Infotainment System Service Information (09-074/09)
- Navigation Display Standard For Failed Pixels (09-081/09)
- Reprogramming The "Home" Address (6156)
- Short Antenna (5710)
- Navigation System Displays Incorrect Map Or No Map At All (09-008/06)
Interior/Exterior Trim
- Proper Usage Of Driver's Floor Mat (09-027/14)
- Exterior Trim Heat Damage (MT-038/16)
- Headlight Plastic Lens Maintenance Caution (09-035/09)
- Dashboard Upper Surface Poor Appearance (09-038/12)
- Front Windshield Protector - Cowl Removal Service Tip (7370)
- Side Protector Peeling (09-048/09)
- Crack Appears In Center Of Dashboard (09-070/09)
- Establishment Of Front-Side Floor Carpet (Black) (09-031/09)
- Floor Covering (Carpet) Changed (09-032/07)
Lubrication System
- High Engine Oil Consumption (MT-012/15)
- LF / L3 Engine Oil Pan Removal / Installation Procedure And Suggested Repair Time Update (01-013/09)
- Correct Oil Filter Wrenches For LF And L3 Engines (5728)
Manual Steering
- Belt Squeal After Driving Through Water (7416)
- Heavy Steering Effort/Power Steering Fluid Leakage (06-003/08)
Manual Trans
- Diagnostic Procedure For Engine Noise Repair (01-053/09)
- Grinding Noise When Shifting Into 3RD Gear (05-012/09)
- G35M-R MTX - Caution When Servicing 4TH Gear (5739)
Mechanical
- High Engine Oil Consumption (MT-012/15)
- Replacement Engine Assembly Failure (MT-014/16)
- Hydraulic Versus Mechanical TENSIONERS (TT001-13)
- Special Service Tool Shipment - October 2011 (ST-002/11)
- Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Noise When Starting Engine (01-043/07)
- Engine Undercover Removal Caution (09-012/07)
- Body Vibration At Cruise Speed (03-003/10)
- Engine Vibration/Knocking Noise/No.3 Engine Mount Rubber Broken (01-035/07)
- Diagnostic Procedure For Engine Noise Repair (01-053/09)
- Specification Change Of Engine Mount Installation Bolt (01-047/09)
- Service Points For Engine Replacement Due To Engine Noise (01-042/09)
- Engine Compartment Shroud Panel Poor Appearance (09-034/09)
- LF / L3 Engine Oil Pan Removal / Installation Procedure And Suggested Repair Time Update (01-013/09)
- Mil Comes On With P2004 / Check Valve Stuck Open (01-012/09)
- Engine Undercover Removal Caution (09-019/09)
- Correct Oil Filter Wrenches For LF And L3 Engines (5728)
- Engine Hanger Interference On Engine Replacement (5897)
- Special Service Tool Shipment - June 2007 (ST-004/07)
- Front Crankshaft Bolt Service Warning (01-040/07)
Mechanical - Hydraulic
- Brake Noise, Judder And Dragging Diagnosis And Servicing (04-007/11)
- On-Car Brake Lathe (ST-001/11)
- Front Brake Judder (04-003/11)
Mirrors
- Side Mirror Glass Moves Freely (5910)
Paint & Coatings
- Side Protector Peeling (09-048/09)
Passive Restraints
- Squeak And Rattle From SEATBELT Buckle (08-002/08)
Procedures
- MAZDA Guidelines For Factory Scheduled Maintenance (00-004/12)
- Carb Regulation (CALIFORNIA Only) - Mandatory Tire Pressure Check (MT-015/10)
Rear Suspension
- Establishment Of Rear Trailing Link Bushing (02-009/09)
- Noise From Rear Stabilizer Control Link (02-008/09)
Restraints Control Systems
- Passenger Airbag Deactivation (Pad) Indicator Light Illumination (08-003/11)
- As-Built Data Search On Ms3 (00-001/10)
Schedule
- MAZDA Guidelines For Factory Scheduled Maintenance (00-004/12)
Seats
- Chattering Noise/Unable To Adjust Driver-Side Manual Seat Lift (09-059/09)
- Driver Seat Rattle Noise When Stopping Or Starting The Vehicle (09-043/12)
- Seat Shakes Back And Forth / Makes Noise When Braking (09-025/12)
- Seat Trim Replacement Procedure (09-076/09)
- Squeaking Noise From Seat Back Due To Frame And Seat Back Pad Contact (09-069/09)
- Rattling Or Chattering Noise From Headrest (09-063/09)
- Squeaking Noise From Seat Back Due To Frame And Spring Contact (09-064/09)
- Squeaking Noise From Under Driver Seat Lifter Link (09-065/09)
- Clunk Noise From Seat When Braking (09-060/09)
- Seat Shakes Back And Forth/Makes Noise When Braking (09-061/09)
- Squeaking Noise From Leather Seats (09-062/09)
Starter
- 12 Volt Battery Test Procedure Requirements For Warranty (Using The COA-8000PM) (01-054/10)
- Battery Maintenance (01-029/06)
- All Models - Use Gr8 Battery Charger When Reprogramming Modules (MT-014/17)
- Battery Test Procedure Requirements Using The Gr8-1291 (01-054-10)
- Special Service Equipment Distribution - November 2010 (ST-002/10)
- JIS/BCI Standard To CCA Conversion Chart (01-010/10)
- JIS/BCI Standard To CCA Conversion Chart (00-003/09)
- Removal Precaution For Battery Cover (01-055/08)
- Starter Motor Will Not Crank And Engine Does Not Start (Intermittently) (01-037/08)
- Battery Charging Cautions (CAT. 01, NO. 012/99)
Steering Column
- Steering Column Slightly Moves In Or Out Telescopically (06-003/10)
- Leather Steering Wheel Torn/Coming Apart (06-005/08)
Steering Control Systems
- Electro Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (EHPAS) Technical Supplement (06-001/11)
- Heavy Steering Effort With Power Steering Malfunction Indicator Lamp On And DTC C1099 (06-002/09)
- Precautions For Module Reprogramming (01-030/08)
Suspension Control Systems
- Precautions For Module Reprogramming (01-030/08)
System
- Multi-Model - Determining Evaporative System Leak Location For DTCS P0441/P0442/P0455/P0456 (01-023/10)
- Oxygen/Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Removal Caution (01-051/09)
- Mil On With DTC P0128 (01-035/09)
- Mil Comes On With DTC P2006/Variable Tumble Shutter Valve Cannot Completely Close (01-024/08)
- Multi Model - Mil Illumination With DTC P0300 Or DTCS P0301 - P0304 (01-046/10)
- Loose Fuel Filler Cap With DTC P0442, P0455, And P0456 (01-020/10)
- Mil On With DTC P0131/P2251 Due To A/F Sensor Harness Damage (01-015/10)
- Mil Comes On With P2004 / Check Valve Stuck Open (01-012/09)
- Mil Illumination - DTC P0441 (01-003/09)
- Generic OBDII Application For Ids (5670)
- Ids/PDS B-51 & Later Calibration Updates (5664)
- No COMMS Recovery Procedure For Blanked Module (5876)
- P0012/P0016 After VVT Replacement (6483)
- Vehicle Hesitation Or Surging / O2 Sensor Signal (5835)
- Revised Workshop Manual Diagnostic Procedure For P0441 (01-029/08)
- Mil Turns On With DTC P0401 (EGR Flow Insufficient) (01-004/08)
- Fuel System Servicing Procedure Precaution (01-042/07)
- Update Warnings On Ids (Laptop Pc) And PFM (PDS File Manager) For MAZDA Modular Diagnostic System (M-MDS) (01-028/06)
Transmission Control Systems
- Automatic Transmission Diagnostic Procedure (05-004/11)
- As-Built Data Search On Ms3 (00-001/10)
- Engine Will Not Start In P-Range Intermittently (05-012/08)
- Precautions For Module Reprogramming (01-030/08)
- Special Pcm And TCM Updating Program Of Dealer Inventory For Mil And Drivability Concerns (01-046/06)
Wheels & Tire System
- Carb Regulation (CALIFORNIA Only) - Mandatory Tire Pressure Check (MT-015/10)
- Body Vibration Or Steering Wheel Shimmy (MT-012/18)
- TPMS Warning Light On (02-001/12)
- Service Caution For TPMS (02-007/09)
- Periodic Tire Rotation Is A Great Help To Prevent This Symptom. (5650)
- TPMS Cannot Be Turned Off Or Reprogrammed (5777)
- MAZDA Wheel Lock Installation - Service Tip (02-001/06)
Window Motors & Regulators
- Diagnostic Tips For Windshield Flaws/Scratches/Cracks Caused By External Factors (09-002/10)
- Power Window Motor Noise From Front Door (09-078/09)
- Rear Quarter Glass Replacement Precaution (09-023/09)
- Chattering Noise From Cowl Grill When Passing Over A Bump Or Driving On A Rough Road (09-017/09)
Wiper/Washer Systems
- Multi-Model - Wiper Rubber Insert Replacement (09-009/10)
- Wiper Arm Hinges Corroded (09-005/08)