03-004-14

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Tuesday, September 09, 2014 4:22 PM
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MAZDA DEALER NOTICE - SERVICE BULLETIN RELEASE
SERVICE BULLETIN RELEASE - 09/09/2014
2014 INDEX: http://www.mstore2000.com/PDF Files/index09-09-14.pdf
The following Service Bulletin has just been issued.
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NEW BULLETINS
03-004/14 - 2006-2013 MX-5 - WHINING NOISE FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL
http://www.mstore2000.com/PDF Files/03-004-14-2959.pdf
09-038/14 - 2010-2013 MAZDA3 - DASHBOARD UPPER PANEL STICKY SURFACE AND/OR WARPING
http://www.mstore2000.com/PDF Files/09-038-14-2957 .pdf
UPDATED BULLETIN
09-039/14 - MULTl-MODEL - HANDS-FREE BLUETOOTH MODULE AND/OR TEXT MESSAGING
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
http://www.mstore2000.com/PDF Files/09-039-14-2923.pdf
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Mazda North American Operations
Irvine, CA 92618-2922
© 2014 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
Subject:
Bulletin No:
03-004/14
Last Issued:
09/09/2014
WHINING NOISE FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)NINS
2006-2013 MX-5 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1 NC******233232 (produced before May 29, 2013)
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit a whining noise from the rear differential when driving .
The concern may be caused by improper tooth contact pattern of the rear differential gear from abnormal wear.
This abnormal wear is caused by gear tooth lapping compound (used during the production) being left on
beyond the allowable amount. The production control has been improved to reduce the amount of remaining
lapping compound.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify customer concern .
2. Replace the rear differential with a new one. Refer to MS3 online instructions or Workshop Manual section
03-14 .
3. Verify repair.
PART(S) INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Qty.
Notes
MA29-27-1 ODE
Driving and Differential
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5AT
MA30-27-100E
6AT
MA33-27-1 ODE
6MT
MS06-27-1 OOF
6MTwith LSD
NOTE:
Confirm the part number in the EPC for the VIN in repair.
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CONSUMER NOTICE: The information and instructions in this bulletin are intended for use by skilled technicians. Mazda technicians utilize the proper tools/
equipment and take training to correctly and safely maintain Mazda vehicles. These instructions should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers." Customers
should not assume this bulletin applies to their vehicle or that their vehicle will develop the described concern . To determine if the information applies,
customers should contact their nearest authorized Mazda dealership. Mazda North American Operations reserves the right to alter the specifications and
contents of this bulletin without obligation or advance notice. All rights reserved . No part of this bulletin may be reproduced in any form or by any means ,
electronic or mechanical--including photocopying and recording and the use of any kind of information storage and retrieval system -without permission in
writing.
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Bulletin No: 03-004/14
Last Issued: 09/09/2014
© 2014 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE:
This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty rep?ir.
This repair will be covered under Mazda's Powertrain Limited Warranty.
Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
Warranty Type
A
Symptom Code
82
Damage Code
9C
Part Number Main Cause
****-27-100
Qty.
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Operation Number ( Labor Hours:
XXK8CXRX / 2.6 Hrs .
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