Mazda Tech Tip: Hesitation/Surge or MIL on with DTSC P0102/P0103
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) may illuminate with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0102 and/or P0103 on any 1998-’99 Mazda B-Series 2.5L.
Tech Tip: Mazda Air Intake Selector Mode Switch Failure
Some Mazda6 vehicles may experience an air selector mode switch that will not switch into recirculation mode. This condition may be caused by a lack of continuity in the mode switch.
Tech Tip: Hydraulic Lash Adjuster Noise On 1990-1993 Mazda 1.6L DOHC
There have been reports of a noise from the top of some 1990-1993 Mazda 1.6L DOHC engines that occurs several times faster than crankshaft rotation.
Tech Tip: Using An On-Vehicle Brake Lathe On Honda, Hyundai, Mazda And Volkswagen Vehicles
Technical Service Bulletins provided by Honda, Hyundai, Mazda and Volkswagen address the issue of brake pulsation and stress the use of the on-vehicle brake lathe exclusively for rotor resurfacing. They no longer recommend any off-vehicle rotor machining.
Tech Tip: Mazda Leak From Rear Heater Pipe
During winter driving, especially in the 23 “Salt Belt” states, water containing salt may accumulate in the black plastic pipe cover and/or the brackets of the wheel housing. This may cause corrosion and perforation of the rear heater pipe, resulting in coolant seepage from the rear heater pipe.
Tech Tip: Mazda Experiences Vibration at Cruising Speeds (55 mph)
Some Mazda vehicles may experience a body vibration when driving approximately 55 mph. This symptom is due to the characteristics of the No. 3 and No. 4 engine mounts.
Tech Tip: Mazda Ticking Noise from Left Bank Cylinder Head
Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine may exhibit a ticking noise from the left bank cylinder head while the engine is running at normal operating temperature.
Tech Tip: Mazda6 Engine Won’t Start in Cold Weather
In extremely cold weather (approximately -30 degrees C), a customer may experience an engine no start/no crank
Tech Tip: Mazda Rattle Noise From Engine Due To Stretched Timing Chain
With the engine warmed up, some vehicles may exhibit a knocking/rattle type noise from the front timing cover and/or valve (cylinder head) cover below 2,000 rpm
Tech Tip: Correct Pulley for 1983-’87 Mazda 626 or 1986 B2000 Water Pump
There was a mid-year change by the original manufacturer to a different style pulley. CARDONE is now supplying two pumps, one with square pulley teeth and one with round teeth.