2005 Mazda RX-8 Technical Service Bulletins

178 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Mazda RX-8. 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.

• 10044148Mar 31, 2012Brakes. Mazda: clunk/bang noise during first forward movement after sitting. This is a normal operating noise of the anti-lock brake system (abs). Do not attempt any repairs. Also included model cx-5 year 2013; model cx-9 years 2012-2013; model miata years 2006-2013; model mx-5 2006-2013; model mazda2 2011-2013; model mazda3 year 2007-2013; model mazda5 2006-2010/ 2012-2013.
• 10037655Dec 23, 2010Exterior lighting. Mazda: there is condensation and fog in the front and rear combination lights.
• 10033672Jun 16, 2010Engine cooling. Mazda: hesitation/idle vibration due to cracked engine mount. On some vehicles with manual transmission may experience deceleration in 3rd gear with engine speed less than 3000 rpm at approx. 30 mph (50km/h), then quickly depressing the accelerator pedal again, a hesitation may occur; on automatic transmission vehicles, when at a stop in d range, excessive engine/body vibration may occur. *pe updated 10/18/10.
• 10026065Oct 22, 2008Suspension. Mazda: noise from front of vehicle/stabilizer control link broken. The plastic insert connecting the stabilizer control link ball joint to the control link may crack and become separated. *pe updated 3/19/09.
• 10024868Apr 18, 2008Engine cooling. Some vehicles may experience a mil with dtc p2070 (ssv stuck open).
• 10024588Apr 18, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Mazda special program (msp16) - engine lack of power -pcm reflash. Vehicles produced from april 10, 2003 through nov. 9, 2007. Vin range jm1fe17**40100053 - 80215462. *nj updated 6/3/08.
• 10024622Mar 19, 2008Engine cooling. Engine cranks no start.
• 10024589Mar 19, 2008Engine cooling. Engine lack of power.
• 10021572Apr 30, 2007Electrical system. Ignition coil inspection.
• 10021610Apr 18, 2007Other or unknown. Availability of non-required tools.
• 10021567Apr 13, 2007Exterior lighting. Water in rear combination light.
• 10021393Mar 5, 2007Exterior lighting. Headlight auto-leveling malfunction indicator light illuminates.
• 10020557Oct 6, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Manual transmission-clutch hard to disengage.
• 10021000Oct 4, 2006Air bags. Non genuine accessories affect air bag operation.
• 10020973Sep 7, 2006Steering. Mazda modular diagnostic system (m-mds) steering wheel angle sensor module self test shows fail.
• 10020012Apr 21, 2006Tires. Tpms valve stem breaks when removing aftermarket valve stem caps - service tip.
• 10019253Jan 26, 2006Engine cooling. Engine misfire diagnostic procedures - service tip.
• 10018886Jan 1, 2006Body and structure. Broken rear license plate attachment. To include mazda rx-8 2006.
• 10018311Dec 1, 2005Engine cooling. Difficulty starting engine crank.
• 10018256Nov 22, 2005Fuel system. Fuel distributor insulator-removal / installation cautions-service tip.
• 10018515Nov 1, 2005Engine cooling. P0442, p0455, p0456 set in powertrain control module (pcm). Long cranking time to engine start.
• 10017963Oct 21, 2005Air bags. Airbag warning light illuminated - dtc b1994 and/or b1998 set.
• 10015472Jun 29, 2005Electrical system. Battery replacement - service tip.
• 10015469Jun 22, 2005Latches, locks and linkages. Retractable key trunk release button - revised hold down time specification - service tip.
• 10016729Jan 1, 2005Electrical system. Battery replacement service tip.
• 10016728Jan 1, 2005Equipment. Satellite enabled audio units.
• 10016727Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Engine stalling at idle, p0172 (fuel trim too rich) after engine replacement, intake manifold removal/replacement, engine harness removal/replacement or fuel injector removal/replacement.
• 10016726Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Diagnostic trouble code p0336 (eccentric shaft position sensor range/performance) at time of engine start.

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