Chatter when Opening Front Power Windows – 2000-2001 Mazda MPV

2000 – 2001 MPV – CHATTERING WHEN OPERATING FRONT POWER WINDOWS APPLICABLE MODEL(S)VINS All 2000-2001 MPVs with VINs lower than JM3 LW28 209573.   Some vehicles may exhibit a chatter condition when operating the front power window(s) in the down mode.   This condition may be caused when the window glass and the glass-run-channel are … Read more

MIL Illumination with DTC P0455 – 2006-2007 Mazda

2007 CX-7, 2006-2007 MX-5, 2006-2007 RX-8 – MIL ILLUMINATED – P0455 SET APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2007 CX-7 vehicles with VINs from JM3 ER**** ** 100057 to 128616 2006-2007 MX-5 vehicles with VINs from JM1 NC**** ** 111723 to 125568 2006-2007 RX-8 vehicles with VINs from JM1 FE**** ** 200012 to 208462   Some vehicles may experience … Read more

MIL with DTC P0126 – 2006-2007 Mazda RX-8

2006-2007 RX-8 – MIL ILLUMINATED – P0126 SET – THERMOSTAT MONITOR APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2006-2007 RX-8 with VINs below JM1 FE**** ** 213200 (Produced before March 30, 2007)   On some vehicles, MIL will illuminate with P0126 stored in memory due to improper PCM calibration. There is no driveability problem. P0126 – Insufficient Coolant Temperature for … Read more

Timing Chain – 2009-2012 Mazda6 3.7L

2009-2012 MAZDA6 3.7L – WORKSHOP MANUAL TIMING CHAIN PROCEDURE CORRECTION   The Workshop Manual procedure for the 2009 through 2012 Mazda6 (with 3.7L engine) timing chain is incorrect.   The procedure will be corrected on MS3 by the end of April. In the meantime, refer to the 2013 Mazda6 Workshop Manual for the correct timing chain procedure. … Read more

Whining Noise from Rear Differential When Driving – 2006-2013 Mazda MX-5

2006-2013 MX-5 – WHINING NOISE FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2006-2013 MX-5 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1NC******233232 (produced before May 29, 2013)   Whining noise from the rear differential when driving.   The concern may be caused by improper tooth contact pattern of the rear differential gear from abnormal wear. This abnormal wear is … Read more