2012 Mazda MAZDA3 Technical Service Bulletins

446 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10100889Jan 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. The new skyactiv-drive fw6a-el at uses “automatic transmission fluid (atf) type: fz”. Only use “atf-fz” to fill or top off the fluid level. Atf-fz is specially designed for use in the skyactiv-drive series at. It is a low viscosity formula with less friction for better fuel economy. Note: atf-fz is colored blue for easy identification. To check the fluid level, remove the bolt, then remove the dipstick. The…
• 10100888Jan 25, 2016Exterior lighting. Some customers may complain of condensation/fog inside the front (headlamp/headlight) or rear (taillamp/tail-light) combination lights. The recent new models have been fitted with a clear lens which can cause the symp-tom to be more noticeable, however, it does not affect the performance of the light. This condensation/fog is a natural phenomenon that occurs when there is a fairly large temperature difference…
• 10213325Jan 14, 2016Equipment. Special service tool shipment Janaurary 2016
• 10105849Jan 14, 2016Equipment. In support of improved electrical diagnosis on skyactiv vehicles, mazda will ship a terminal test kit to all dealers. The test kit is designed pecifically for skyactiv module terminals.• the sst will be shipped by mazda’s tool vendor bosch starting january 15, 2016.• procedures for usage are found in the skyactiv wiring terminal test kit wbt, course #1649.• the following sst is the latest addition to the mazda…
• 10213385Jan 8, 2016Wheels. Stains appear on wheels
• 10105855Jan 8, 2016Wheels. Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under the clear coating. The damaged area has the appearance of dark stains.
• 10213379Dec 22, 2015Engine, Electrical system. Rough Idle with MIL on and DTC P0015/P0524
• 10105639Dec 22, 2015Engine. Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the mil 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 ocv. The temporary entry of the foreign object triggers a mil illumination, but rough idle will not be…
• 10213378Dec 17, 2015Engine cooling, Electrical system. Engine Oil seepage from engine oil pressure switch
• 10105644Dec 17, 2015Engine. Frequent engine starts under extremely cold ambient temperatures may result in oil seepage from the engine oil pressure switch. This concern may be caused by a lack of durability of the oil pressure switch under these conditions. To correct the problem, the oil pressure switch has been improved to increase the durability in cold ambient temperatures.
• 10213404Dec 3, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Check Engine light and A/T Warning light on with one or more of these DTS (P0842, P0847, P0872, P0877, P0780, P1738) Stored in TCM Memory
• 10105656Dec 3, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light on with one or more of these dtcs stored in the tcm memory (p0842, p0847, p0872, p0877, p0780, p1738). • p0842:00 - oil pressure switch no. 1 (oil pressure switch b) stuck on • p0847:00 - oil pressure switch no. 2 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on • p0872:00 - oil pressure switch no. 3 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on •…
• 10213408Nov 30, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Vehicle speed does not increase with engine speed and ATX does not shift up or down
• 10213402Nov 30, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Hard shifting/shift lever bebration
• 10105621Nov 30, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Some vehicles may exhibit one of the following concerns: • sometimes the shifter may jump out of 3rd gear over a road bump when accelerating after deceleration at 25-40 mph (40-65 km/h) • hard to shift into 3rd, 4th, 5th, and/or 6th gear • shift lever vibrates when driving in 3rd or 4th gear this is caused by inappropriate transmission internal parts.
• 10105528Nov 30, 2015Equipment, Vehicle speed control. Some vehicles may exhibit the atx fail-safe function working with the following symptoms: • the vehicle speed does not increase with engine speed • the atx does not shift up or down as expected the condition may not always be able to be reproduced and dtcs may not be stored when the vehicle is brought in. Foreign material (iron particles in the atf) may enter the atx valve body and cause a temporary malfunction of…
• 10213407Nov 17, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Whining noise from automatic transaxle.
• 10105626Nov 17, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Some customers may complain of a whining noise from the automatic transaxle when driving at 10 mph and above. The noise: • depends on the vehicle’s speed only (the more speed, the more noise) • occurs with all types of driving (acceleration, deceleration, steady speed) • does not depend on rpm, gear, or atf temperature. This is caused by a damaged bearing in the transaxle due to improper configuration of the…
• 10076661Nov 17, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10105629Nov 10, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Some vehicles may exhibit one of the following concerns: • sometimes the shifter may jump out of 3rd gear over a road bump when accelerating after deceleration at 25-40 mph (40-65 km/h) • hard to shift into 3rd, 4th, 5th, and/or 6th gear • shift lever vibrates when driving in 3rd or 4th gear this is caused by inappropriate transmission internal parts.
• 10105634Nov 3, 2015Engine. Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the mil 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 ocv. The temporary entry of the foreign object triggers a mil illumination, but rough idle will not be…
• 10101459Sep 28, 2015Equipment, Engine. Some vehicles may experience a rough idle with the mil 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 ocv. The temporary entry of the foreign object triggers a mil illumination, but rough idle will not be…
• 10101466Sep 16, 2015Equipment. Some vehicles using an auxiliary heater (block heater) may experience the check engine light on with dtc p0116:00 or p011a when starting in cold weather below 32 °f (0 °c). • p0116:00: ect sensor no.1 circuit range/performance problem • p011a:00: ect sensor no.1/no.2 performance problem this is caused by error detection logic of the pcm. To correct the problem, the control logic of the pcm has been changed.
• 10105463Aug 18, 2015Engine, Equipment. Some vehicles may experience the check engine light on with dtc p0300:00, p0301:00, p0302:00, p0303:00 and/or p0304:00 stored in memory.
• 10105481Aug 7, 2015Equipment. Mazda infotainment systems require contacting the proper source for diagnostic support, parts authorization, and parts exchange. Some components require prior authorization before ordering as exchange. Refer to dag exchange central (mxconnect>parts and accessories>parts>programs>exchange central) for component availability, source of technical support and prior authorization requirement.
• 10099417Jul 21, 2015Equipment. Some vehicles using an auxiliary heater (block heater) may experience the check engine light on with dtc p0116:00 or p011a when starting in cold weather below 32 °f (0 °c). • p0116:00: ect sensor no.1 circuit range/performance problem • p011a:00: ect sensor no.1/no.2 performance problem. This is caused by error detection logic of the pcm. To correct the problem, the control logic of the pcm has been changed.
• 10099423Jul 14, 2015Fuel system. Some customers may complain that the fuel tank is difficult to fill up. This concern may be caused by improper operation of the non-return valve in the fuel tank (temporarily stuck open). The production process of the fuel tank has been improved to eliminate this concern.
• 10099420Jul 14, 2015Engine. Frequent engine starts under extremely cold ambient temperatures may result in oil seepage from the engine oil pressure switch. This concern may be caused by a lack of durability of the oil pressure switch under these conditions. To correct the problem, the oil pressure switch has been improved to increase the durability in cold ambient temperatures. All skyactiv engines equipped with oil pressure switch part…
• 10099235Jun 19, 2015Equipment, Engine. Some vehicles may experience the check engine light on with dtc p0300:00, p0301:00, p0302:00, p0303:00 and/or p0304:00 stored in memory and accompanied with an increased engine oil level. P0300:00: random misfire detected p0301:00: cylinder no.1 misfire detected p0302:00: cylinder no.2 misfire detected p0303:00: cylinder no.3 misfire detected p0304:00: cylinder no.4 misfire detected this is caused by improper…
• 10105432May 27, 2015Equipment. Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light on with one or more of these dtcs stored in the tcm memory (p0842, p0847, p0872, p0877, p0780). • p0842:00 - oil pressure switch no. 1 (oil pressure switch b) stuck on • p0847:00 - oil pressure switch no. 2 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on • p0872:00 - oil pressure switch no. 3 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on • p0877:00 - oil…
• 10105429May 27, 2015Equipment. Some customers may complain of a check engine light and a/t warning light on when starting the engine. At the same time, an engine inspection required message is displayed on the lcd. Dtc p0722:00 is stored in the transmission control module (tcm) memory. • dtc p0722:00 (open circuit in output speed shaft circuit) the tcm control logic has been changed to eliminate this concern.
• 10105447May 15, 2015Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit the check engine light on with dtc p0456 stored in the pcm memory. • p0456: evap system leak detected (very small leak) the concern is most likely the result of the customer not getting the fuel cap completely closed after fueling the vehicle. This causes a small fuel vapor leak and turns dtc p0456 on.
• 10099801Apr 24, 2015Equipment. Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light on with one or more of these dtcs stored in the tcm memory (p0842, p0847, p0872, p0877, p0780). • p0842:00 - oil pressure switch no. 1 (oil pressure switch b) stuck on • p0847:00 - oil pressure switch no. 2 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on • p0872:00 - oil pressure switch no. 3 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on • p0877:00 - oil…
• 10099796Apr 24, 2015Equipment. Some customers may complain of a check engine light and a/t warning light on when starting the engine. At the same time, an engine inspection required message is displayed on the lcd. Dtc p0722:00 is stored in the transmission control module (tcm) memory. • dtc p0722:00 (open circuit in output speed shaft circuit) the tcm control logic has been changed to eliminate this concern.
• 10099806Apr 17, 2015Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit a rattling noise from inside the front door when the door vibrates while driving or when the audio system bass is turned up. This is caused by a worn pad (a) on the window regulator cable from repeated operation of the window glass (b) going up and down. The cable then directly contacts the window glass when receiving vibrations, causing a rattling noise.
• 10099811Apr 10, 2015Equipment. Some customers may complain of a check engine light and a/t warning light on when starting the engine. At the same time, an engine inspection required message is displayed on the lcd. Dtc p0722:00 is stored in the transmission control module (tcm) memory. • dtc p0722:00 (open circuit in output speed shaft circuit) the tcm control logic has been changed to eliminate this concern.
• 10099816Apr 8, 2015Equipment. Some customers may complain of a whining noise from the automatic transaxle when driving at 10 mph and above. The noise: • depends on the vehicle’s speed only (the more speed, the more noise) • occurs with all types of driving (acceleration, deceleration, steady speed) • does not depend on rpm, gear, or atf temperature this is caused by a damaged bearing in the transaxle due to improper configuration of the…
• 10099814Apr 8, 2015Equipment. Some vehicles may experience the check engine light on with dtc p0191:00 or dtc p0088:00 stored in memory. Dtc p0191:00: fuel pressure sensor circuit range/performance problem (except 2014 mazda3) dtc p0088:00: fuel pressure sensor circuit range/performance problem (2014 mazda3) this is caused by the high pressure fuel pump not generating the target fuel pressure (due to a manufacturing error of the inner parts)…
• 10099813Apr 8, 2015Equipment. Some vehicles may experience the check engine light on with dtc p0300:00, p0301:00, p0302:00, p0303:00 and/or p0304:00 stored in memory and accompanied with an increased engine oil level. P0300:00: random misfire detected p0301:00: cylinder no.1 misfire detected p0302:00: cylinder no.2 misfire detected p0303:00: cylinder no.3 misfire detected p0304:00: cylinder no.4 misfire detected this is caused by improper…
• 10099817Apr 2, 2015Equipment. Some customers may complain of a check engine light and a/t warning light on when starting the engine. At the same time, an engine inspection required message is displayed on the lcd. Dtc p0722:00 is stored in the transmission control module (tcm) memory. • dtc p0722:00 (open circuit in output speed shaft circuit) the tcm control logic has been changed to eliminate this concern.
• 10099684Mar 30, 2015Equipment. Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light on with one or more of these dtcs stored in the tcm memory (p0842, p0847, p0872, p0877, p0780). • p0842:00 - oil pressure switch no. 1 (oil pressure switch b) stuck on • p0847:00 - oil pressure switch no. 2 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on • p0872:00 - oil pressure switch no. 3 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on • p0877:00 - oil…
• 10099685Mar 26, 2015Equipment. Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light on with one or more of these dtcs stored in the tcm memory (p0842, p0847, p0872, p0877, p0780). • p0842:00 - oil pressure switch no. 1 (oil pressure switch b) stuck on • p0847:00 - oil pressure switch no. 2 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on • p0872:00 - oil pressure switch no. 3 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on • p0877:00 - oil…
• 10099692Mar 10, 2015Equipment. Some vehicles may experience the check engine light and automatic transaxle warning light on with one or more of these dtcs stored in the tcm memory (p0842, p0847, p0872, p0877, p0780). • p0842:00 - oil pressure switch no. 1 (oil pressure switch b) stuck on • p0847:00 - oil pressure switch no. 2 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on • p0872:00 - oil pressure switch no. 3 (oil pressure switch a) stuck on • p0877:00 - oil…
• 10100708Feb 27, 2015Equipment. Use the following repair procedure to minimize the need to replace the catalyst converter/exhaust pipe when removing oxygen sensors and/or air fuel ratio sensors.
• 10100794Jan 5, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Some vehicles may exhibit one of the following concerns: • hard to shift into 3rd, 4th, 5th, and/or 6th gear. • sometimes the shifter may jump out of 3rd gear over a road bump when accelerating after deceleration at 25-40 mph (40-65 km/h) this is caused by a failure of the related clutch hub(s). To correct the problem of hard shifting, the shape of the 3-4 and 5-6 clutch hub has been changed. A surface treatment…
• 10100793Jan 5, 2015Engine. Some vehicles equipped with skyactiv-g 2.0l engine may experience engine oil seepage from drain plug after the engine oil is replaced even if the plug is tightened to the specified torque with a new gasket. Oil pan drain plug tightening torque: 30—41 n·m {3.1—4.1 kgf·m, 23—30 ft·lbf} seating surface of the oil pan for the drain plug may have poor flatness due to improper spot welding and/or the surface may have…
• 10099722Dec 22, 2014Equipment. Mil on with dtc p0780 and/or p1738 or other dtcs, bulletin note•this bulletin has been replaced by service bulletin 05-005/14.•this bulletin supersedes the previous bulletins 05-003/14 issued on 04/04/14 and 02/21/14 and 05-005/13 issued on 09/23/13, 9/25/13,12/16/13, and 12/17/13
• 10099730Dec 12, 2014Equipment. Some vehicles may experience the check engine light on with dtc p0300:00, p0301:00, p0302:00, p0303:00 and/or p0304:00 stored in memory and accompanied with an increased engine oil level.p0300:00: random misfire detected p0301:00: cylinder no.1 misfire detected p0302:00: cylinder no.2 misfire detected p0303:00: cylinder no.3 misfire detected p0304:00: cylinder no.4 misfire detectedthis is caused by improper control…
• 10098875Nov 26, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Some vehicles may exhibit one of the following concerns: • hard to shift into 3rd, 4th, 5th, and/or 6th gear. • sometimes the shifter may jump out of 3rd gear over a road bump when accelerating after deceleration at 25-40 mph (40-65 km/h) this is caused by a failure of the related clutch hub(s). To correct the problem of hard shifting, the shape of the 3-4 and 5-6 clutch hub has been changed. A surface treatment…
• 10059732Nov 26, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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