Keyless Entry Transmitter Separation From Key (09-011/08)

WARNING: This page is about the 6 i Grand Touring, 2.5 A, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2009-02-10
Reference number: 09-011/08
Supersedes refnos: 09-008/09

KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER SEPARATION FROM KEY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 09-008/09, Date of Issue: 02/10/2009

MAZDA:

2008-2009 Mazda6

Superceded Bulletin(s): 09-011/08, Date of Issue: 04/16/08

BULLETIN NOTE

This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 09-011/08, issued on 04/16/08. The APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/ VINS information has been revised.
Changes are noted below in Red beside the change bar.

APPLICABLE MODEL(S) / VINS

2008-2009 Mazda6

(Service Bulletin is not applicable to Mazdaspeed6)

DESCRIPTION

Some vehicles may experience keyless entry transmitter breakage or separation from the key. This may be caused by an incomplete transmitter to key connection during mass-production.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Verify customer concern.
Reconnect transmitter and key as follows:
1. Using both hands, align transmitter and key together until guide features are engaged.
  
  Fig 1: Aligning Transmitter & Key
2. Using one hand, place transmitter butt against palm and switchblade key between fingers.
3. Quickly squeeze transmitter and key together until a "click" noise is heard or felt.
  
  Fig 2: Squeezing Transmitter & Key Together
4. Pull on components to ensure they are securely attached to each other.