2006 Mazda MAZDA6 Technical Service Bulletins

192 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 Mazda MAZDA6. 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.

• 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.
• 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…
• 10097722Aug 22, 2013Steering. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
• 10097394Jun 4, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 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.
• 10097377Apr 10, 2013Steering. Some customers may complain that the steering wheel is off center more than 3° even when driving straight on a flat road.
• 10097348Mar 11, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing atf. Using the wrong atf may cause shift quality complaints or may even damage the transmission.note:•atf m-v (type m5) is not the same fluid as mercon®v or mercon®lv atf.•atf m-v (type m5) has a greater viscosity than mercon®v and mercon®lv atf in low temperatures.
• 10097343Mar 11, 2013Equipment. This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driver’s floor mat to avoid any poten-tial interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.•floor mat moves forward due to improper installation.•inappropriate floor mat (such as aftermarket, non-factory-equipped, or non-genuine) is used.•floor mat is…
• 10052155Mar 11, 2013Equipment. Mazda: on some vehicles, to avoid potential interference of foot placed on pedals, information is provided regarding proper use, and placement, of driver's floor mat. Various models and model years.
• 10097367Mar 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Always be sure to use the correct automatic transmission fluid when replacing atf. Using the wrong atf may cause shift quality complaints or may even damage the transmission.note:•atf m-v (type m5) is not the same fluid as mercon®v or mercon®lv atf.•atf m-v (type m5) has a greater viscosity than mercon®v and mercon®lv atf in low temperatures. •atf m-v (type m5) has a greater anti-judder specification than mercon®v…
• 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.
• 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.
• 10059870Dec 19, 2012Engine, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060877Nov 30, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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.
• 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.
• 10031324Sep 28, 2009Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Mazda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. An emission recall campaigns on certain vehicles to address a malfunction indicator lamp illumination concern and a malfunction with the on board diagnostic adaptive feedback control system. The pcm will be reprogram to include the latest calibration free of charge. Include models cx-7, mazdaspeed3, mazdaspeed6, and mazda6 2.3l 2006-2007.
• 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.
• 10028267Nov 25, 2008Electrical system, Engine cooling. Mazda: engine crank/no start. Some vehicles may experience one or more of the electrical concerns due to poor contact at the c-04 connector. Fuel pump relay, a/c pressure switch, rear window defroster relay to center panel.
• 10026025Jul 30, 2008Engine cooling. Mazda: engine stalls when driving at low speed.
• 10024846Apr 16, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Mil illumination on with dtc p2112. Vehicles produced before feb. 4, 2008.
• 10024309Feb 11, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Multi-model - engine stalls when driving at low speed.
• 10024308Feb 11, 2008Exterior lighting. Headlight lens condensation or water entry - (not applicable to mazdaspeed6).
• 10023313Sep 7, 2007Suspension. Front crankshaft bolt service warning.
• 10023192Sep 1, 2007Electrical system. Mil illumination (dtc p2006) voluntary emission recall campaign 4807h and obd-ii compliance voluntary emission recall campaign 4907h.
• 10022488Aug 8, 2007Engine cooling. Engine stalls when driving at low speeds.
• 10021573Apr 30, 2007Engine cooling. Engine stalls at low speeds.
• 10021610Apr 18, 2007Other or unknown. Availability of non-required tools.
• 10021213Feb 22, 2007Fuel system. Engine no start due to frozen main relay/fuel pump relay.
• 10020678Nov 7, 2006Electrical system. Malfunction indicator light on with dtc p0106.
• 10020554Oct 24, 2006Steering. Steering pull/drift-improved diagnostic and repair procedures.
• 10021000Oct 4, 2006Air bags. Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation.
• 10019257Jan 31, 2006Engine cooling. Mazda special program (msp11) - o2 sensor diagnostic trouble code error.
• 10019253Jan 26, 2006Engine cooling. Engine misfire diagnostic procedures - service tip.
• 10019054Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. Mazda special program (msp) - o2 sensor dtc error.
• 10018888Jan 1, 2006Equipment. Recirc air function inoperative.
• 10018885Jan 1, 2006Engine cooling. Re-designed cylinder head.

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