2014 Mazda MAZDA3 Technical Service Bulletins

882 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10060539Dec 4, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10110987Nov 27, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. An updated version of the software for the Connectivity Master Unit (CMU) has become available. Under this MSP41, the CMU of applicable Mazda3 vehicles will be reprogrammed to the updated version using a USB memory stick. This software update includes some fixes for the Infotainment System as described below as well as some additional minor fixes.
• 10060536Nov 27, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10110990Nov 25, 2013Suspension. Beginning with the newer models (CX-5 and Mazda6), grip type front and rear stabilizer bushings (A) have been incorporated for noise prevention purposes. If any type of grease or lubrication is applied to the bushings, it may create noise due to bushing slippage (CX-5 front bushings shown below).
• 10110989Nov 25, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. An updated version of the software for the Connectivity Master Unit (CMU) has become available. Under this MSP41, the CMU of applicable Mazda3 vehicles will be reprogrammed to the updated version using a USB memory stick. This software update includes some fixes for the Infotainment System as described below as well as some additional minor fixes.?A ?Charging System Malfunction?
• 10060541Nov 25, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060537Nov 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059476Nov 25, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10110991Nov 19, 2013Air bags, Electrical system. This information is provided to help address Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator illumination con-cerns during vehicle service.
• 10054788Nov 19, 2013Air bags. Mazda: information provided regarding the indicator light illumination of the passenger airbag deactivation (pad).
• 10110996Nov 11, 2013Brakes. Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may occur, and to better assist the customer in resolving their specific brake concern.
• 10110995Nov 11, 2013Wheels. 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.Use extra care when cleaning wheels.
• 10111001Nov 8, 2013Equipment. When replacing the tuner and amp unit (TAU) with a new one for any reason, a call must be made to inform Sirius XM Dealer Support (1-800-852-9696) of the Radio ID (of the new TAU) and the vehicle VIN as soon as possible. If the customer has already signed-up for a SiriusXM satellite radio subscription, ask the customer to renew the subscription with the new Radio ID. Otherwise, the satellite radio activation will…
• 10060527Nov 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069370Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10097805Oct 28, 2013Equipment. A musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (a/c) system is operating. It is most noticeable when the a/c is first turned on. This odor is the result of mold growth in the a/c evaporator/cooling unit which is caused by condensation, dust, and pollen within the cooling unit. This condition is usually worse during high humidity conditions. “mazda air cooling coil coating” is available…
• 10097807Oct 24, 2013Equipment. In support of the new 2014 mazda6 and the 2014 mazda3, mazda will ship to all dealers one (1) new special service tool (sst). The sst will be shipped automatically by mazda’s tool vendor bosch automotive service solutions during the month of october 2013.
• 10059417Oct 24, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061471Oct 9, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10097744Sep 25, 2013Equipment. Some vehicles may experience mil illumination with dtc p2610 (instrument cluster internal engine off timer performance problem) stored in memory after engine start and room fuse 15a (a) removed. Note:the odometer will display “f0-002” during transport mode (room fuse 15a removed). Transport mode is canceled when room fuse 15a is installed or the vehicle odometer is more than 12.4mi (20km).
• 10097743Sep 25, 2013Electrical system. This service information provides basic q85/t110 battery handling procedures. Complete service information can be found in ms3 online or workshop manual (section 01-17).note:the gr8 battery management system q85/t110 software is currently under development. Use the gr8 battery management system, manual mode battery charging procedure in this bulletin to charge the q85/t110 battery at this time. This bulletin will…
• 10097742Sep 25, 2013Equipment. This service information is being issued to advise dealers about the following service cautions for the 2014 mazda3. Ensure that all appropriate dealer personnel have been advised of this service information: •automatic transaxle oil•spark plug•kickdown switch (atx)•engine oil•q85 battery•front bumper removal•manual transaxle oil•tire pressure monitoring system (tpms)•I-eloop
• 10059440Sep 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059420Sep 25, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10059322Sep 25, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10097704Aug 22, 2013Equipment. In support of the new 2014 mazda6 and the 2014 mazda3, mazda will ship to all dealers two (2) new special service tool (sst). The sst will be shipped automatically by mazda’s tool vendor, bosch during the month of august 2013.the following sst is the latest addition to the mazda required tool (mrt) list.
• 10059416Aug 22, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10097725Aug 1, 2013Equipment. This service bulletin illustrates the conditions when a tpms warning light may illuminate, why it illuminated and how to properly initialize the system.the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) monitors the tire pressure of all four tires indirectly using the data sent from the abs wheel speed sensors.
• 10059465Aug 1, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10097383May 24, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 10097375Apr 17, 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.
• 10097366Mar 4, 2013Transmission 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 dipstick…

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