NHTSA 15E045 SUMMARY: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, … Read more
2016 CX-9 POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPERATION “The power liftgate may not open/close electrically if the vehicle is parked on an incline, or there is strong wind, or the liftgate is laden with snow”. In addition to the power liftgate description above (found in the 2016 CX-9 Owner’s Manual), please be aware of the following … Read more
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH DTC P0137 If you encounter a vehicle with DTC P0137 (Circuit Low Input), check the rear harness at the red circled area in the following diagram. If an aftermarket alarm system is installed, the rear harness might have received damage from electro-tap connectors (A) or to the protector … Read more
MAZDA MOBILE START (MMS) CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH VEHICLE If a customer has a vehicle communication related error on their APP, perform the following: Disconnect the battery or unplug the module for at least 10 seconds. Reconnect the battery, wait 60 seconds and then have the customer try the APP again. If the vehicle starts, … Read more
Whenever you are reprogramming a PCM or any other module, always use the GR8 Battery Charger in the Power Supply mode to prevent the battery from discharging. Examples of modules that can be reprogrammed: TPMS unit (SSP85) MAZDA CONNECT (SSP98) ABS control unit TCM RCM Approved J2534 Device [easyazon_cta align=”center” identifier=”B00YG4CZB8″ key=”small-light” … Read more