2016 Mazda CX-3 Technical Service Bulletins

658 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Mazda CX-3. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10123440Oct 9, 2017Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some customers may complain that when passing a vehicle slowly, even if the vehicle is still in the alert area, the BSM indicator light on the outer mirror glass does not illuminate. Customers who have owned previous Mazda vehicles are more likely to complain. The BSM control module has been modified to address this customer concern.
• 10118754Sep 13, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. IDS SOFTWARE VERSION 107 AVAILABLE ON MGSS - PLEASE UPDATE YOUR PC'S. Upgrade your PCs to IDS version 107.00 and 107.01 from the previous version.
• 10120389Sep 12, 2017Equipment. Some customers may complain about warm air from the climate control vents. This may be caused by improper brazing (A) of the evaporator (B), causing a refrigerant leak from the joint between the tubes (C) and the header (D).
• 10120386Sep 8, 2017Exterior lighting, Lane departure. Some customers may notice that the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and High Beam Control (HBC) (amber) warning lights are on when they start driving around dusk or dawn under low temperatures. At that time, the windshield is clear but the lens of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy. The FSC may not function properly under the following conditions: ? Foggy windshield ? Foggy FSC lens ? Heavy rain, dense…
• 10120383Sep 1, 2017Electrical system. Some vehicles with Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) may experience the following conditions (similar to when the BSM control modules detect dirt on the rear bumper surface): DTC U1A4B:97 - Radar sensor sensitivity temporarily decreases depending on various external and environmental factors (blind spot monitoring (BSM) control module (RH)), DTC U3000:97 - Radar sensor sensitivity temporarily decreases depending on…
• 10118751Sep 1, 2017Forward collision avoidance, Exterior lighting. Some vehicles may have DTC C1001:92 stored in memory. DTC C1001:92 sets as a past record for low visibility of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC). It does not mean there is an actual FSC defect. In some cases the customer may have a concern with the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and/or High Beam Control system (HBC). In other cases this DTC might be found without a related customer concern.
• 10118477Aug 29, 2017Steering, Electrical system, Suspension. Some vehicles may exhibit a knocking / squeaking noise from the front shock absorber when driving on rough roads and/or when turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is stopped. The noise may be due to: Upper front strut bearing (A) damage. (CX-5 and Mazda6). Squeak type noise between the front strut bearing and coil spring. (CX-3, CX-5 and Mazda6). The bump stopper (C) may be contacting the strut bearing when…
• 10118474Aug 24, 2017Exterior lighting, Lane departure. Some customers may notice that the Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) and High Beam Control (HBC) (amber) warning lights are on when they start driving around dusk or dawn under low temperatures. At that time, the windshield is clear but the lens of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is foggy. The FSC may not function properly under the following conditions: ? Foggy windshield ? Foggy FSC lens ? Heavy rain, dense…
• 10118472Aug 23, 2017Electrical system. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 59.00.502 or later). NOTE: For 2016 CX-9 with version earlier than 59.00.441, the tachometer function will be removed from the Active Driving Display as part of Mazda?s continuing efforts to improve safety and reduce driver distraction. Please explain this to the customer before updating the…
• 10118470Aug 11, 2017Brakes. Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise when applying the brakes and/or groove marks (A) on the front disc plates. This is caused by abrasive metal from the front disc plate sticking to the brake pad, which damages the disc plate over time. To correct the problem, a modified brake pad is being used.
• 10118479Aug 10, 2017Equipment. Use the symptom troubleshooting tables below to diagnose MAZDA CONNECT concerns. MAZDA CONNECT Symptom Troubleshooting Table Sections: Audio System, Bluetooth®, Center Display, DTC, i-ACTIVESENSE, Maintenance Monitor, Navigation, Noise, Reboot / Frozen Screen / Slow Response, USB / Aux, Voice Command
• 10118468Aug 9, 2017Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Body and structure. When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the headlamp unit, first determine if all the bulb sockets (including O-ring), seals and covers are present and correctly installed. In most cases you will find that the Bulb Seal No. 1 (A) or HID Bulb Seal No. 1 (B) and Bulb Seal No.
• 10118467Aug 7, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer?s responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometerand related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with…
• 10118466Aug 4, 2017Lane departure, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some customers may complain that when passing a vehicle slowly, even if the vehicle is still in the alert area, the BSM indicator light on the outer mirror glass does not illuminate. Customers who have owned previous Mazda vehicles are more likely to complain. The BSM control module has been modified to address this customer concern.
• 10111043Jul 26, 2017Equipment. Some customers may complain about the following MAZDA CONNECT Temperature Warning message: Display is too Hot. Screen performance may be decreased until it cools. The warning message displays when the MAZDA CONNECT screen temperature is above 176 degrees Fahrenheit (80 degrees Celsius).
• 10120378Jul 24, 2017Equipment. Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the check engine light on and DTC P0015 / P0524 stored in memory. P0015:00 - Exhaust CMP timing over-retarded. P0524:00 - Engine oil pressure too low. This is caused by a drop in engine oil pressure due to a piece of foreign object stuck on the oil pump pressure relief valve or oil control valve (OCV). The temporary entry of the foreign object triggers a check engine…
• 10120376Jul 21, 2017Brakes. Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak noise when applying the brakes and/or groove marks (A) on the front disc plates. This is caused by abrasive metal from the front disc plate sticking to the brake pad, which damages the disc plate over time. To correct the problem, a modified brake pad is being used.
• 10111038Jul 21, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Some customers may complain about the "wrong" phone is connected to the infotainment system. MAZDA CONNECT bluetooth will connect all profiles to devices in order of priority if the last device is not available. This concern may be a normal operation of the CMU connecting to available devices on start up.
• 10120373Jul 12, 2017Electrical system. All Mazda Connect vehicles in new car inventory must be updated to this software version listed below in this TSB as part of the New Car Ready Step 3 process. Make sure the new vehicle specialist receives a copy of this bulletin. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 59.00.502 or later).
• 10111036Jul 12, 2017Electrical system. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is© 2017 Mazda North American Operations, U.S.A. allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service.
• 10111034Jul 6, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). CAUTION: DO NOT attempt any repair of the windshield damaged by stone chipping/cracks at the area in front of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and Laser Sensor. Replace the windshield with a new one instead.
• 10111033Jul 6, 2017Exterior lighting. High Beam Control (HBC) system frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• 10111032Jul 6, 2017Forward collision avoidance. Mazda Radar Criose Control (MRCC) system frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• 10111030Jul 6, 2017Lane departure. Blind Spot Monitoring (Advanced BSM) system frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• 10111029Jul 6, 2017Lane departure. Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• 10111028Jul 6, 2017Brakes. Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) frequently asked questions (FAQ)
• 10120370Jul 5, 2017Equipment. Some vehicles may experience an engine that runs rough and the check engine light on with DTCs P0201 and P0204 or P0202 and P0203. NOTE: Engine misfire related DTCs (P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304) are usually stored at the same time.
• 10111023Jun 20, 2017Body and structure. CAUTION: At no point during the repair for Recall 9916H (LIFTGATE STAY DAMPER SAFETY RECALL) should "Vise-Grips" or other similar tools be used to hold the lift gate stay dampers. Use only the tools specified in the recall. Vice Grips or other similar tools can easily damage the stay dampers. NOTE: Stay damper parts received with Vice Grip marks will not be covered under warranty.
• 10120351Jun 9, 2017Suspension. Some vehicles may exhibit a knocking / squeaking noise from the front shock absorber when driving on rough roads and/or when turning the steering wheel while the vehicle is stopped.The noise may be due to:? Upper front strut bearing (A) damage. (CX-5 and Mazda6)? Squeak type noise between the front strut bearing and coil spring. (CX-3, CX-5 and Mazda6)? The bump stopper (C) may be contacting the strut bearing when…
• 10120348Jun 5, 2017Electrical system. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 59.00.502or later).NOTE:For 2016 CX-9 with version earlier than 59.00.441, the tachometer function will removed from the Active Driving Display as part of Mazda?s continuing efforts to improve safety and reduce driver distraction. Please explain this to the customer before updating the software.
• 10111021Jun 5, 2017Electrical system. In order to do a CMU data retrieval for the new MAZDA CONNECT software, make sure to use version 31 (available on MGSS).
• 10120347Jun 2, 2017Steering. Some vehicles may exhibit wear/peel-off of the leather steering wheel surface causing a poor appearance.This concern may be caused by an insufficient wear resistance of the steering wheel surface.
• 10186332May 26, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). A/C blows warm air due to regrigerant leak
• 10186335May 24, 2017Electrical system. Fctry MESSASGE DISPLAYED after instrument cluster replacement. After the installation of a new instrument cluster, the message "Fctry" is displayed instead of the odometer. Some new instrument clusters are in the factory mode setting. Factory mode cancellation is required.
• 10186334May 22, 2017Electrical system. Display shows inaccurate ambient temperature. Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature display is not accurate, or it takes too long for the display to show actual temperature.
• 10118129May 22, 2017Electrical system. Some customers may complain that the ambient temperature display is not accurate, or it takes too long for the display to show actual temperature. When you encounter a customer with this concern, first verify the condition when the customer noticed this symptom.
• 10186333May 16, 2017Equipment. Audio, navigation and phone concerns with Mazda connect Infotainment system. All Mazda connect vehicles in new car inventory must be updated to this software version listed below in this TSB as part of the New Car Ready step 3 process. Make sure the new vehicle specialist receives a copy of this bulletin.
• 10118128May 16, 2017Electrical system. All Mazda Connect vehicles in new car inventory must be updated to this software version listed below in this TSB as part of the New Car Ready Step 3 process. Make sure the new vehicle specialist receives a copy of this bulletin. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (Version 59.00.502or later).
• 10116229May 16, 2017Electrical system. An update to the MAZDA CONNECT system is now available for download from the Mazda Global Service Support (MGSS) system. The new version number is 59.00.502. Please refer to TSB 09-017/17 for a list of improvements to the system.
• 10186340May 15, 2017Electrical system. Active driving display caution (Update)
• 10116231May 15, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Some customers may claim that it is impossible or difficult to view the Active Driving Display, even if the position of the display is adjusted through the Settings screen. This is caused by an incorrectly learned zero-point (closed position) of the Active Driving Display. The main reason this happens is because an object (e.g. gloves, paper, etc. ) was placed in the storage area where the mirror and optical…
• 10186336May 11, 2017Electrical system. Ldws and hbc warning lights on and dtc c1001:92
• 10118125May 11, 2017Exterior lighting, Equipment. ? After installing the new Forward Sensing Camera (FSC), frequency of the disabled function with the LDWS/HBC warning lights ON due to foggy FSC lens will be reduced. However, the warning message will be displayed on the Multi-Information Display (MID) or the center display when FSC lens is foggy. ? The foggy FSC lens may occur at some weather conditions and is not caused by a defect of the parts.
• 10111018Mar 24, 2017Equipment. Some customers may complain that it is difficult to adjust the cabin temperature using the auto A/C. This may be more noticeable when the outside temperature is approximately 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 Celsius).
• 10099444Mar 16, 2017Equipment. Permanent dtcs are now displayed with the ids 104 update. The purpose of a permanent dtc is to prevent customers from clearing them by disconnecting the battery cable in order to pass a smog check. All pcm and tcm dtcs that turn on the check engine light can remain as a permanent dtc. They will not turn on the check engine light or cause drivability concerns. If you encounter a permanent dtc, ignore it and diagnose…
• 10111014Mar 13, 2017Equipment, Lane departure. Some customers may complain of improper BSM performance under the following conditions. 1. Even if there is no vehicle in the alert area, the BSM indicator light on the outer mirror glass illuminates. 2. When a vehicle appears in the alert area, the BSM indicator light on the outer mirror glass illuminates later than expected. 3. BSM indicator light on the outer mirror glass illuminates even when a vehicle is…
• 10111013Mar 13, 2017Lane departure. Some vehicles with Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) may experience the following conditions (similar to when the BSM control modules detect dirt on the rear bumper surface):
• 10099443Mar 10, 2017Equipment. Some vehicles may experience one of the following advanced keyless entry system malfunctions: (1) key fob and/or door request switch does not operate. (2) door locks repeatedly lock and unlock when approaching the vehicle with the advanced key. (3) key warning light (red) on while driving and dtc b10d1:23 and/or b10d3:23 is(are) stored. •b10d1:23 request switch (lf) circuit malfunction •b10d3:23 request switch (rf)…
• 10111011Mar 9, 2017Exterior lighting. Take caution when cleaning plastic headlight lenses. Damage can occur when using some cleaners that contain strong acid, alkaline cleanser or organic solvent. Damage caused by using these cleaners is not covered by Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.
• 10098384Mar 6, 2017Equipment. When installing a navigation sd card, confirm that the card is unlocked. Also, mazda does not recommend swapping navigation system sd cards from one vehicle to another for testing. If swapped, the sd card that is installed into the other vehicle becomes “linked” to the vin of that vehicle.

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