Mazda Tech Tip: Clunk/Bang On Initial Forward Take-Off
Some customers may report a slight clunk, bang or jolt from the front of the vehicle. This concern will most likely occur during the vehicle’s first forward movement, and after the vehicle sits for a few hours and/or a cold soak. This is a normal operating noise of the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
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.
Tech Tip: Mazda Information Display Freezes in the Cold
Certain Mazda owners may complain of a problem with their vehicle’s information display during sub-zero temperatures. Some vehicles may experience no illumination from the information display when the ignition is turned on. Also, the clock runs too fast and may gain more than 20 minutes per week. To correct this condition, follow the Repair Procedure in this Tech Tip.
Tech Feature: Mazda6 and Mazda3 Driveability Diagnostics and Electronic Throttle Control
Drive-by-wire throttle control systems are pretty much trouble-free but have to be taken into consideration as you perform routine service and diagnose problems, and it changes the way you service these cars when it comes to cleaning the throttle plates, advises Bob Dowie, import specialist contributor, who also covers electronic throttle control’s tie in with ABS and VSC systems.
Tech Tip: Mazda6 and Mazda SPEED6 Information System Freezes in the Cold
Certain Mazda owners may complain of a problem with their vehicle’s information display during sub-zero temperatures. Some vehicles may experience no illumination from the information display when the ignition is turned on. Also, the clock runs too fast and may gain more than 20 minutes per week. To correct this condition, follow the Repair Procedure in this Tech Tip.
Tech Tip: Mazda MPV Temperature Difference Between Dash Vents
On some vehicles, the output air temperature may differ between the two center dash air vents (vents on either side of audio system). This condition usually occurs when the HVAC settings are in the following positions: A/C switch ON, in BI-LEVEL or VENT mode, Temperature Control Dial in 1 o’clock to 3 o’clock position (set for warm air).
Tech Feature: Mazda Brake and Chassis Repair Essentials
Every job should start with the customer interview. When the appointment is made, it’s important that some questions that will help ensure a successful job get answered. The first question to ask is why the customer thinks the brakes need service. What is obvious to us is a mystery to the customer so it’s important that we establish what it is that has the customer concerned. There is nothing more disappointing to a customer than to spend money on a repair and not have their concerns addressed.
Mazda Performance Upgrades
Mazda enjoys the enviable position of being known as a company that builds good, solid, cost-effective cars, while at the same time having a reputation of building affordable sports cars that offer great performance and potential. The folks who are attracted to a high-performance car like the Miata, RX-7 and RX-8, not to mention the
Tech Tip: Mazda Front Brake Clunking Noise
Applicable Model(s)/VINs: 2000-’06 Mazda MPV vehicles with VINs lower than JM3LW28**6*566231 (produced before Dec. 15, 2005)