Rough Idle with the MIL on and DTC P0015 / P0524 – 2012-2016 Mazda

Subject: ROUGH IDLE WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND DTC P0015 / P0524	Bulletin No: 01-009/16
	Last Issued: 06/16/2016

 

BULLETIN NOTE

This bulletin supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted below in Red beside the change bars.

Previously Issued TSBs:	Date(s) Issued
01-009/16	04/13/16 and 03/07/16
01-023/15	12/22/15, 11/03/15 and 09/28/15
01-009/14	09/13/14 and 04/07/14
01-003/13	01/16/15
01-028/12	12/18/12

 

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2012-2016 Mazda3 SKYACTIV

2013-2016 CX-5 SKYACTIV

2014-2016 Mazda6 SKYACTIV

2016 CX-3 SKYACTIV

 

DESCRIPTION

Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the check engine light on and DTC P0015 / P0524 stored in memory.

• P0015:00 – Exhaust CMP timing over-retarded
• P0524:00 – Engine oil pressure too low

This is caused by a drop in engine oil pressure due to a piece of foreign object stuck on the oil pump pressure relief valve or OCV. The temporary entry of the foreign object triggers a MIL illumination, but rough idle will not be produced until a later time.

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

 

FLOWCHARTS

Only P0015 is stored:

 

P0015 and P0524 or only P0524 is stored:

 

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer concern.

 

Only P0015 is stored:

1. Delete the DTC.
2. Depress the throttle pedal and momentarily adjust the engine speed to 4,000 rpm or more for 10 times.
3. Measure the main line oil pressure at 650 rpm, 1,500 rpm and 4,500 rpm according to the instructions on MS3 (OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION).

a. Connect M-MDS or Scan Tool to monitor ECT, OIL_TEMP and RPM.

b. Start the engine and turn off all electrical loads such as A/C, headlights, etc.

c. Warm up the engine until ECT and OIL_TEMP reach 90 °C (194 °F) or more.

d. Turn off all electrical loads such as A/C and headlights.

e. Wait until RPM on IDS or Scan Tool becomes stable at 650 rpm. DO NOT read RPM on the tachometer in the vehicle.

f. Measure and write down the main oil line pressure at 650 rpm, 1,500 rpm and 4,500 rpm.

RPM	Normal oil pressure
650	50 kpa (7 psi) or more
1,500	110-175 kpa (16.0 – 25.3 psi)
4,500	300-430 kpa (43.6 – 62.3 psi)

 

• If Abnormal oil pressure is observed:

1) Replace the oil pump with a new one and replace the oil strainer with a modified one. Refer to MS3 online instructions or Workshop Manual section 01-11.

NOTE: The removal procedure for the oil pump in the Workshop Manual has been changed. It is no longer necessary to remove the front cover when following the new procedure.

2) Clean the bottom of the oil pan with a clean cloth.

3) Erase any DTC’s.

4) Replace the engine oil.

NOTE: There is no need to replace the oil filter or oil pan.

 

• If Normal oil pressure is observed:

1) Verify that the difference of VT_EX_DES (Exhaust valve opening angle – target) and VT_EX-ACT (Exhaust valve opening angle – actual) is within 5 degrees (between 1,500 rpm and 2,000 rpm) using M-MDS.

• Within 5 degrees:

1) Replace the oil strainer with a modified one.

2) Clean the bottom of the oil pan with a clean cloth.

3) Replace the engine oil.

NOTE: There is no need to replace the oil filter or oil pan.

• Over 5 degrees:

1) Replace the oil control valve (OCV).

2) Replace the oil strainer with a modified one.

3) Clean the bottom of the oil pan with a clean cloth.

4) Replace the engine oil.

NOTE: There is no need to replace the oil pump, oil filter or oil pan.

4. Verify repair.

 

P0015 and P0524 or only P0524 is stored:

1. Delete the DTC.
2. Depress the throttle pedal and momentarily adjust the engine speed to 4,000 rpm or more for 10 times.
3. Measure the main line oil pressure at 650 rpm, 1,500 rpm and 4,500 rpm according to the instructions on MS3 (OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION).

a. Connect M-MDS or Scan Tool to monitor ECT, OIL_TEMP and RPM.

b. Start the engine and turn off all electrical loads such as A/C, headlights, etc.

c. Warm up the engine until ECT and OIL_TEMP reach 90 °C (194 °F) or more.

d. Turn off all electrical loads such as A/C and headlights.

e. Wait until RPM on IDS or Scan Tool becomes stable at 650 rpm. DO NOT read RPM on the tachometer in the vehicle.

f. Measure and write down the main oil line pressure at 650 rpm, 1,500 rpm and 4,500 rpm.

RPM	Normal oil pressure
650	50 kpa (7 psi) or more
1,500	110-175 kpa (16.0 – 25.3 psi)
4,500	300-430 kpa (43.6 – 62.3 psi)

 

• If Abnormal oil pressure is observed:

1) Replace the oil pump with a new one and replace the oil strainer with a modified one according to the instructions on MS3 (OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

NOTE: The removal procedure for the oil pump in the Workshop Manual has been changed. It is no longer necessary to remove the front cover when following the new procedure.

2) Clean the bottom of the oil pan with a clean cloth.

3) Erase any DTCs.

4) Replace the engine oil.

NOTE: There is no need to replace the oil filter or oil pan.

• If Normal oil pressure is observed:

1) Replace the oil strainer with a modified one.

2) Clean the bottom of the oil pan with a clean cloth.

3) Replace the engine oil.

NOTE: There is no need to replace the oil pump, oil filter or oil pan.

 

PART(S) INFORMATION

NOTE: Refer to the EPC for old part number of the Oil Strainer for the concerned vehicle and order the applicable new Oil Strainer shown below. If the new part number is “N/A” in the list, the oil strainer is already modified and does not need to be replaced. Refer to the EPC for proper part number of all parts.

Description	Qty.	Notes	Part Number
			New	Old
Oil Pump (2.0L)	1	When replacing oil pump	PE01-14-100	–
Oil Pump (2.5L)	1	When replacing oil pump	PY01-14-100	–
Oil Control Valve (OCV)	1	When replacing OCV	PE01-14-420	–
Head Cover Gasket (2.0L)	1	When replacing OCV	PE01-10-235	–
Head Cover Gasket (2.5L)	1	When replacing OCV	PY01-10-235	–
Gasket	1	When cleaning oil pan	9956-41-400	–
Oil Strainer	1	2013-16 SKYACTIV-G 2.0L (with some exceptions)	PEDD-14-240	PE01-14-240
Oil Strainer	1	2012-13 SKYACTIV-G 2.0L (Mazda3 only)	PEY1-14-240	PE07-14-240
Oil Strainer	N/A	2014 Mazda3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0L with VINs starting with 3MZ (Mexico built) produced before July, 2014	N/A	PE7W-14-240
Oil Strainer	N/A	2014-16 Mazda3 SKYACTIV-G 2.0L with VINs starting with 3MZ (Mexico built) produced after July, 2014	N/A	PEDD-14-240
Oil Strainer	1	2014-16 SKYACTIV-G 2.5L	PYY1-14-240	PY01-14-240

 

WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:

• This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.
• This repair will be covered under Mazda’s Powertrain Limited Warranty term or CA PZEV Emission Warranty where applicable.
• Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.

When replacing the OCV and oil strainer and cleaning the oil pan:
Warranty Type	A
Symptom Code	6X
Damage Code	9W
DTC	P0015
Part Number Main Cause	7777-SP-K50
Quantity	0
Operation Number / Labor Hours	XXL8MBRX / 1.8 Hrs.

 

NOTE:   Claim parts as related parts.

 

When replacing the oil pump and oil strainer and cleaning the oil pan:
Warranty Type	A
Symptom Code	6X
Damage Code	9W
DTC	P0015 or P0524
Part Number Main Cause	7777-SP-K50
Quantity	0
Operation Number / Labor Hours	XXL8MCRX / 1.5 Hrs (CX-3) / 1.7 Hrs (except CX-3)

 

NOTE:   Claim parts as related parts.

When replacing the oil strainer and cleaning the oil pan:
Warranty Type	A
Symptom Code	6X
Damage Code	9W
DTC	P0015 or P0524
Part Number Main Cause	7777-SP-K50
Quantity	0
Operation Number / Labor Hours	XXL8MARX / 1.4 Hrs.

 

NOTE:   Claim parts as related parts.

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01-009/16

06/16/2016

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10092783

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10092061

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/SB-10092061-6903.pdf

 

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01-009/16

04/13/2016

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10093259

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/SB-10093259-6903.pdf

 

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01-009/16

03/07/2016

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10101069

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10090817

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2016/SB-10090817-6903.pdf

 

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01-023/15

12/22/2015

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10105639

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/SB-10105639-2532.pdf

 

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01-023/15

11/03/2015

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10105634

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/SB-10105634-2532.pdf

 

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01-023/15

09/28/2015

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10101459

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2015/SB-10101459-2532.pdf

 

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