2016 Mazda MX-5 Technical Service Bulletins

522 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 Mazda MX-5. 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.

• 10105636Dec 23, 2015Body and structure. Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise (a) from the header panel (b) of the convertible top when driving on rough roads. The header panel (a) is formed by two aluminum panels, inner (b) and outer (c). When receiving an input force by driving on a rough road, the two panels at the problem area, where spot welds are located (d), may warp and change relative position causing the rattling noise.
• 10076689Dec 23, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. Rattle noise from header panel of convertible top. Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise (a) from the header panel (b) of the convertible top when driving on a rough road.
• 10105642Dec 17, 2015Lane departure. If the right-side bsm control module requires replacement for any repair, also replace the left side bsm control module to complete the radar aiming procedure (it is ok to replace the left bsm alone). Reason if the right-side bsm control module is replaced alone, “automatic configuration” is not performed due to a program error in the module. Because of this, the required “bsm radar aiming” cannot be performed.
• 10076685Dec 17, 2015Electrical system. Bsm radar aiming cannot be performed after right-side bsm control module replacement. If right-dide bsm control module requres replacement for any repair, also replace left side bsm control module to compelte the radar aiming procedure (it's ok to replace the left bsm alone). If the right-side bsm control module is replaced alone, "automatic configuration" is not performed due to program error in module. Because of…
• 10213449Dec 10, 2015Exterior lighting. BSM off indicator on with DTC U1A4B:97 or U3000:97
• 10076693Dec 10, 2015Electrical system. Bsm off indicator on with dtc u1a4b:97 or u3000:97. Some vehicles with blind spot monitoring (bsm) may experience the following conditions (similar to when the bsm control modules detect dirt on rear bumpers surface): bsm turns "off" and bsm off indicator turns "on" in the instrument cluster while driving; bsm will not turn on again during drive cycle; after cycling, ignition switch off and on again, bsm operates…
• 10105653Dec 9, 2015Lane departure. Some vehicles with blind spot monitoring (bsm) may experience the following conditions (similar to when the bsm control modules detect dirt on the rear bumper surface):• the bsm turns “off” and the bsm off indicator turns “on” in the instrument cluster while driving • the bsm will not turn on again during the drive cycle • after cycling the ignition switch off and on again, the bsm operates normally • dtc u1a4b:97…
• 10213439Dec 4, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Rattle noise from header panel of coinvertible top
• 10105652Dec 4, 2015Equipment. Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise (a) from the header panel (b) of the convertible top when driving on rough roads. The header panel (a) is formed by two aluminum panels, inner (b) and outer (c). When receiving an input force by driving on a rough road, the two panels at the problem area, where spot welds are located (d), may warp and change relative position causing the rattling noise.
• 10076690Dec 4, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. Rattle noise from header panel of convertible top. Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise (a) from the header panel (b) of the convertible top when driving on a rought road. The header panel (a) is formed by two aluminum panels, inner (b) and outer (c).
• 10105622Nov 25, 2015Equipment. Some vehicles may experience poor a/c performance due to a slow refrigerant leak from the o-ring groove on the cooler pipe (high pressure side) at the expansion valve.
• 10213327Nov 20, 2015Equipment. Special service tool shipment November 2015
• 10105623Nov 20, 2015Equipment. In support of the 2016 mx-5, 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 during the month of november 2015.
• 10076624Nov 20, 2015Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10105512Oct 16, 2015Equipment. In support of the newly launched 2016 mazda mx-5, mazda will ship to all dealers a new special service tool (sst). The sst’s will be shipped automatically by mazda’s tool vendor bosch in the month of october, 2015. The following sst is the latest addition to the mazda required tool (mrt) list.
• 10101455Sep 29, 2015Equipment. Some vehicles may experience poor a/c performance due to a slow refrigerant leak from the o-ring groove on the cooler pipe (high pressure side) at the expansion valve.
• 10101468Sep 8, 2015Equipment. If the right-side bsm control module requires replacement for any repair, also replace the left side bsm control module to complete the radar aiming procedure (it is ok to replace the left bsm alone). Reason if the right-side bsm control module is replaced alone, “automatic configuration” is not performed due to a program error in the module. Because of this, the required “bsm radar aiming” cannot be performed.
• 10101469Sep 3, 2015Equipment. On some vehicles, the right and/or left side front scuff plate (a) may come off too easily with little force, such as when wiping it with cloth or removing the protective cover on it. The retaining force of the scuff plate clips (b) may be insufficient. To correct the problem, the shape of the scuff plate clips has been changed to increase the retaining force.
• 10105467Aug 10, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software update (version 55.00.753 or later). • turn -by-turn navigation guidance does not display on on the active driving display (for vehicles with 55.00.750). • every time the navigation is turned on, the vehicle position starts from the location (dealer) where the cmu was updated from version 55.00.650 to 55.00.750. •…
• 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.
• 10105501Aug 6, 2015Engine, Equipment. Some vehicles may experience the check engine light on with dtc p2610 and p2507 stored in memory after engine start and room fuse 15a (a) removed. • p2610:00: instrument cluster internal engine off timer performance problem • p2507:00: pcm battery voltage low input as a past malfunction, the customer will not notice it (no warning light illuminated), but the dtc may be found during a vehicle service. P2507 in this…
• 10105486Aug 6, 2015Equipment. In support of the new mazda mx-5 and cx-3, mazda will make available for loan on a “as-needed” basis, a special service tool (sst) to allow for the radar aiming of the blind spot monitoring (bsm) system. The (bsm) radar aiming is performed whenever the (bsm) control module, the (bsm) bracket or the rear bumper is replaced. The tool is available for loan on mazda e-store.

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