2004 Mazda MAZDA3 Technical Service Bulletins

209 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3. 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.

• 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.
• 10059870Dec 19, 2012Engine, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060880Nov 30, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10097842Nov 16, 2012Seats. Some customer’s may complain about a rattle noise in the driver’s seat (a) when stopping or starting the vehicle. This rattle noise is caused by a gap between the seat frame and the link bracket. To correct the problem, a bracket and seat spring are attached to the inner and outer seat frames.
• 10060862Nov 16, 2012Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10034634Feb 23, 2011Engine cooling. Mazda: variable valve timing (vvt) noise when starting engine. When engine is first started, some vehicles may exhibit a loud ticking noise from the variable valve timing (vvt) (a). This is caused by the lock pin of the variable valve timing actuator not fully engaging or from a worn lock pin hole. *pe updated on 06/08/2011.
• 10037951Feb 9, 2011Engine cooling. Mazda: a malfunction light is on with a stored trouble code.
• 10037655Dec 23, 2010Exterior lighting. Mazda: there is condensation and fog in the front and rear combination lights.
• 10034527Nov 12, 2010Steering. Mazda: steering column slightly moves in or out telescopically. Some vehicles may exhibit a slight in or out movement of the steering wheel when it is pushed or pulled, even with the steering wheel release lever properly locked.
• 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.
• 10030349Apr 9, 2009Engine cooling. Mazda: mil comes on with p2004/check valve stuck open. Some vehicles may experience an mil that comes on with dtc p2004 (variable tumble shutter valve stuck open). The cause may be the check valve in the intake manifold vacuum chamber being stuck open. Check valve has now been updated.
• 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.
• 10026025Jul 30, 2008Engine cooling. Mazda: engine stalls when driving at low speed.
• 10024863Apr 11, 2008Engine cooling. Mil comes on with dtc p2006 / variable tumble shutter valve can not completely close.
• 10024307Feb 18, 2008Steering. Heavy steering effort/power steering fluid leakage. Some mazda3 vehicles (except mazdaspeed3) with vin's lower than jm1bk**** **709745 (produced before feb. 1, 2007) & some mazda5 vehicles with vin's lower than jm1cr**** **150635 (produced before feb. 1, 2007).
• 10024309Feb 11, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Multi-model - engine stalls when driving at low speed.
• 10023313Sep 7, 2007Suspension. Front crankshaft bolt service warning.
• 10022488Aug 8, 2007Engine cooling. Engine stalls when driving at low speeds.
• 10015945Aug 8, 2007Engine cooling. Engine vibration/ knocking noise/ no. 3 engine mount rubber broken. *sc updated on 09/25/07.
• 10021610Apr 18, 2007Other or unknown. Availability of non-required tools.
• 10021391Mar 30, 2007Air bags. Airbag warning light comes on with code b1877/b1881.
• 10021026Feb 8, 2007Brakes. Abs warning light on with dtc c1141, c1142, c1233, or c1234/grinding noise from the front wheels.
• 10020678Nov 7, 2006Electrical system. Malfunction indicator light on with dtc p0106.
• 10021000Oct 4, 2006Air bags. Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation.
• 10020335Aug 25, 2006Engine cooling. Engine rpm drops/engine stalls.
• 10020129May 31, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Unusual noise from front wiper link.
• 10020012Apr 21, 2006Tires. Tpms valve stem breaks when removing aftermarket valve stem caps - service tip.
• 10019759Mar 17, 2006Vehicle speed control. 2.0l mt-fed /can only - cruise surge.
• 10019781Mar 15, 2006Electrical system. No start due to frozen main relay.
• 10019879Mar 1, 2006Steering. Intermittent hard to steer.
• 10019876Mar 1, 2006Fuel system. Vehicles may experience the following:the air cleaner box may be inappropriate for the vehicle.
• 10019592Feb 15, 2006Electrical system. Mil illumination with dtc p0172 p2178 / p2188 stored in pcm memory.
• 10019253Jan 26, 2006Engine cooling. Engine misfire diagnostic procedures - service tip.
• 10019251Jan 7, 2006Body and structure. Body vibration at cruise speed.
• 10018887Jan 1, 2006Equipment. Key reminder chimes continuously / keyless entry inoperative.
• 10020066Dec 23, 2005Electrical system. Passenger junction box (pjb) diagnostic tips.
• 10018881Dec 16, 2005Suspension. Rubbing noise when turning steering wheel.
• 10018880Dec 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. 1 - 2 SHIFT SHOCK.
• 10018519Nov 1, 2005Engine cooling. 2.0l (lf) engine differences.
• 10015943Jul 26, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Drive shaft click noise.
• 10015471Jun 24, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). One-touch power window stops halfway.
• 10015468Jun 17, 2005Brakes. Brake squeak / grind noise from rear brakes.
• 10015467Jun 3, 2005Brakes. Front brake squeak when cold.
• 10016075Apr 15, 2005Engine cooling. Front crankshaft bolt service warning.
• 10015692Mar 4, 2005Engine cooling. Engine hard start (cranks but takes 10 seconds or longer to start).
• 10015727Mar 1, 2005Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) o with p2177 / p2187 set. Mazda repair information.
• 10015725Mar 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Front axle clicking noise. Mazda repair information.

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