2008 Mazda CX-7 Technical Service Bulletins

243 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Mazda CX-7. 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.

• 10052159Feb 26, 2013Electrical system. Mazda: on some vehicles, damage of wire harness cover from brake fluid spillage from previous repair, vehicle would experience a possible short to shield wire and a lack of power. Models 2007-2009 cx-7.
• 10097320Feb 19, 2013Steering. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
• 10097277Jan 30, 2013Equipment. The front disc plate fixing screws (a) have been discontinued. With this change, the disc plate (b) and wheel hub (c) have been modified without fixing holes, eliminating the need for the fixing screws (a).
• 10097272Jan 30, 2013Steering. Some customers may notice a vibration from the floor and/or steering wheel during acceleration at approx. 50 mph. To eliminate this concern, the amount of velocity joint grease was increased during mass-production.
• 10059487Jan 30, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059483Jan 30, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10097295Jan 15, 2013Equipment. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner’s manual. Services performed outside of mazda’s factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
• 10097300Jan 14, 2013Equipment. Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.
• 10097941Dec 21, 2012Exterior lighting. Some customers may complain of condensation/fog inside the front or rear combination lights. The recent new models have been fitted with a clear lens which can cause the symptom to be more noticeable, however, it does not affect the performance of the light. This condensation/fog is a natural henomenon that occurs when there is a fairly large temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the light…
• 10097942Dec 19, 2012Equipment. Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner’s manual. Services performed outside of mazda’s factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
• 10097754Oct 19, 2012Equipment. The multi information display (mid) and navigation system support for diagnostics, parts authorization, and parts exchange require contacting the proper source. Please contact the appropriate source by referring to the following tables.
• 10097756Oct 18, 2012Brakes. Use extreme care when replacing or re-filling brake fluid at the master cylinder. There are several wiring harnesses that run under the master cylinder that can be easily spilled upon. Caution: brake fluid contains properties that can cause a short-circuit in a wiring harness. If brake fluid is spilled on any wiring harness, clean it up immediately using a shop rag and water. Be sure to wipe the fluid completely…
• 10050661Oct 18, 2012Electrical system, Brakes. Mazda: several wiring harnesses run under master cylinder and extreme caution is taken when refilling or replacing the master cylinder brake fluid, which could possibly cause a short circuit in wiring harness. Model 2007-2012 cx-7.
• 10060879Oct 5, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10046260Aug 24, 2012Air bags. Mazda: air bag module (inflator no. 1 and no. 2) circuit resistance high and air bag system warning light is on, due to terminals of short harness being poorly connected to sas control module and passenger air bag module. Models 2007-10 cx-7.
• 10045022Jun 29, 2012Air bags. Mazda: on certain vehicles, passenger airbag deactivation (pad) indicator will illuminate during service.
• 10044562May 17, 2012Air bags. Mazda: vehicles, with driver/passenger side air bags, may experience warning illumination for air bags, dtc b1994 and/or b1998.
• 10044209Apr 3, 2012Engine cooling. Mazda: variable timing (vvt) noise and/or timing chain noise. The repair procedure flowchart, repair procedure and warranty information have been revised. Also included model mazdaspeed3 model year 2010
• 10043874Apr 1, 2012Engine cooling. Mazda: see document search button for owner letter. Due to insufficient crank case ventilation, heavy white smoke appears from exhaust pipes, after long idle periods, resulting in oil leakage past exhaust turgine shaft seal. *pe updated 5/14/12. *pe updated 12/18/12.
• 10044148Mar 31, 2012Brakes. Mazda: clunk/bang noise during first forward movement after sitting. This is a normal operating noise of the anti-lock brake system (abs). Do not attempt any repairs. Also included model cx-5 year 2013; model cx-9 years 2012-2013; model miata years 2006-2013; model mx-5 2006-2013; model mazda2 2011-2013; model mazda3 year 2007-2013; model mazda5 2006-2010/ 2012-2013.
• 10039251Feb 23, 2012Engine cooling. Mazda: there is a rattle noise from the engine due to a stretched timing chain. *rm updated 4/18/2012.
• 10043662Jan 11, 2012Tires. Mazda: tpms warning light illumindated. This may be caused by damage to the valve nut and/or valve stem of the wheel.
• 10043875Jan 1, 2012Engine cooling. Mazda: see document search button for owner letter. Due to wear on lock pin hole in vvt rotor or breakage of vvt case, loud ticking noise (knocking/rattle) is heard, from timing cover and/or valve (cylinder head) cover, when engine is started after cold condition.
• 10041267Jun 1, 2011Fuel system. Mazda: fuel pump or pressure line pipe installation/removal information.
• 10039250Apr 21, 2011Engine cooling. Mazda: while driving at low speeds or having a long idle there is white/blue smoke from the exhaust pipe. This could be caused by oil problems.
• 10039110Apr 21, 2011Engine cooling. Mazda: 2006-2007 mazda speed6. During long periods of slow speed or idling there may be white/blue smoke coming from the tailpipe. There could be problem with the turbocharger.
• 10037512Mar 25, 2011Electrical system. Mazda: passenger air bag deactivation light illumination concerns.
• 10037519Mar 1, 2011Exterior lighting. Mazda: some vehicles may have a low beam headlight malfunction. Moisture may get into the unit and cause it to short.
• 10037949Feb 7, 2011Exterior lighting. Mazda: there is possible excessive condensation or water inside the headlamp unit on many mazda models.
• 10037655Dec 23, 2010Exterior lighting. Mazda: there is condensation and fog in the front and rear combination lights.
• 10034005Oct 15, 2010Fuel system. Mazda: determining evaporative system leak location for dtcs p0441, p0442, p0455, p0455. Some vehicles may have a mil illumination with dtcs stored in memory. *pe updated 4/18/11.
• 10034129Jun 4, 2010Engine cooling. Mazda: throttle body replacement procedure change. Procedure for replacing a throttle body and/or throttle body gasket has been revised. The on line workshop manual (ms3) will be revised accordingly.
• 10033011Nov 25, 2009Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Mazda: power window fuse blown. When operating the power windows, if all power window switches are repeatedly kept on for several seconds after all (four) door glasses are opened or closed, some vehicles my experience power window fuse blowout.
• 10028524Feb 11, 2009Engine cooling. Mazda: vehicles may exhibit a concern of unstable idling or, in some rare cases, stalling, just after the vehicle stops with no dtcs detected. Problem is due to the accumulation of carbon deposits inside the throttle body causing air flow to decrease.
• 10028487Jan 29, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Mazda:some vehicles may experience a sudden reduction of power after being driven continuously in extremely cold ambient temperatures for long periods of time without a key off cycle.
• 10028326Oct 1, 2008Electrical system. Mazda: remote start causes hvac1 or ign1 fuse to blow; install load reduction relay service harness.
• 10025753May 23, 2008Engine cooling. Reduction in power when climbing a steep hill.. Vehicles with vins lower than jm3 er**** ** 215746 and jm3 tb**** **159178.
• 10025754May 22, 2008Air bags. Airbag warning light on - b1342, b2477 and/or c1946 set. Vehicles with vins lower than jm3 tb**** **132479.
• 10024861Apr 16, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Gear oil dripping from transfer case oil seal. 4wd vehicles with vin's lower than jm3er*9****188196 (produced before oct. 1, 2007).
• 10024864Apr 2, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Rough idle, lack of power, and/or mil on with dtc p2177/p2187 (fuel system lean).
• 10024621Mar 27, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Rough idle, lack of power, and/or mil on with dtc p2177/p2187 (fuel system lean).
• 10024605Mar 27, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Sudden reduction of power at highway speeds in extremely cold ambient temperatures.
• 10023313Sep 7, 2007Suspension. Front crankshaft bolt service warning.

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