Squeaking/Grinding Noise from Rear Brakes – 2014-2016 Mazda3

2016 Mazda3

2014-2016 MAZDA3 – SQUEAKING/GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR BRAKE APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2014-2016 Mazda3 vehicles with VINs starting with JM1   Squeaking/grinding noise from the rear brake even after the brake pedal is released.   Upon inspection, the caliper mounting support is corroded and one of the disc pad is abnormally worn out (A). This is caused …

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Noise from Fuel Tank Insulator – 2010-2015 Mazda CX-9

2010-2015 CX-9 – NOISE FROM FUEL TANK INSULATOR APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2010-2015 CX-9 vehicles with VINs lower than JM3TB******460027 (produced before April 1, 2015)   Unusual noise while driving the vehicle.   The noise may be caused by a broken fuel tank (B) insulator (A) that is hanging down and contacting the propeller shaft. The rivets …

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BSM Radar Aiming cannot be Performed after Right-Side BSM Control Module Replacement – 2016 Mazda

MULTI-MODEL – BSM RADAR AIMING CANNOT BE PERFORMED AFTER RIGHT-SIDE BSM CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2016 Mazda2 2016 CX-3 2016 MX-5   If the right-side BSM control module requires replacement for any repair, also replace the left side BSM control module to complete the radar aiming procedure (it is OK to replace the left …

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Creaking Noise from Engine Compartment – 2014-2015 Mazda3

2014-2015 MAZDA3 – CREAKING NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2014-15 Mazda3 (Mexico built) vehicles with VINs lower than 3MZBM1U73FM142551 (produced before August 21, 2014)   Creaking noise from the engine compartment when the vehicle starts moving and/or during transmission shifting.   Due to production tolerances, some No. 4 engine mount rubbers were filled with …

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Front Scuff Plate comes Off Too Easily – 2016 Mazda MX-5

2016 MX-5 – FRONT SCUFF PLATE COMES OFF TOO EASILY APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2016 MX-5 with VINS lower than JM1ND******101879 (produced before June 11, 2015)   The right and/or left side front scuff plate (A) may come off too easily with little force, such as when wiping it with cloth or removing the protective cover on …

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