CX-9

Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator Illumination – 2004-2016 Mazda

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MULTI-MODEL – PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATION APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2016 CX-3 2011-2016 Mazda2 2004-2016 Mazda6 2004-2006 MPV 2013-2016 CX-5 2004-2016 Mazda3 2004-2005 Miata 2007-2012 CX-7 2006-2010 Mazda5 2006-2016 MX-5 2007-2016 CX-9 2012-2016 Mazda5 2006-2011 RX-8   This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination concerns during vehicle service. … Read more

Automatic Transmission Fluid ATF – 2000-2016 Mazda

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NHTSA ID Number: 10100890 Manufacturer Communication Number: 05-001-16-3128 Summary ALWAYS BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID WHEN REPLACING ATF. USING THE WRONG ATF MAY CAUSE SHIFT QUALITY COMPLAINTS OR MAY EVEN DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION.NOTE:• ATF M-V (TYPE M5) IS NOT THE SAME FLUID AS MERCON®V OR MERCON®LV ATF.• ATF M-V (TYPE M5) HAS A … Read more

Unusual Rattle/Buzzing Noise from Exhaust – 2010-2015 Mazda CX-9

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2010-2015 CX-9 – UNUSUAL RATTLE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE FROM PRE-SILENCER APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2010-2015 CX-9   Unusual rattle/buzzing type noise from the presilencer when driving at approximately 1800 rpm.   The lower (rear-side) of the pre-silencer may be thermally deformed due to insufficient rigidity (fewer weld spots). The deformed portion may resonate exhaust gas pulsations, … Read more

Vibration During Acceleration and/or Noise Coming from Rear of Vehicle – 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9

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2007-2015 CX-9 AWD – NOISE FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT(S) APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2007-2015 CX-9 AWD with VINs lower than JM3TB****** 468329 (produced before Aug. 1, 2015)   Vibration during acceleration and/or noise coming from the rear of the vehicle.   Due to environmental heat and heat from the exhaust system, the rear differential mounting rubber may … Read more

Transfer Oil Seals Replacement Procedures – 2010-2015 Mazda CX-9

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2010-2015 CX-9 AWD – REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR THE TRANSFER OIL SEALS (RIGHT SIDE) APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS 2010-2015 CX-9 equipped with AWD   If replacement of the right side (RH) transfer oil seal (A), and transfer dust seal (B) are necessary, use the following REPAIR PROCEDURE to install the new oil seals.   NOTE: Deflector (C) may … Read more