2006 Mazda RX-8 Technical Service Bulletins

174 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10032546Sep 16, 2009Fuel system. Mazda: it is possible that a malfunction indicator light may illuminate with dtc p0455 (evap system leak detected large leak) stored in memory, due to poor sealing between the fuel filler pipe and fuel filler cap.
• 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.
• 10021566Apr 5, 2007Engine cooling. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - p0126 set - thermostat monitor.
• 10021562Apr 3, 2007Body and structure. Trunk request switch inoperative.
• 10021393Mar 5, 2007Exterior lighting. Headlight auto-leveling malfunction indicator light illuminates.
• 10021025Jan 3, 2007Electrical system. Mil illumination with dtc p0455.
• 10020933Oct 24, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Slight surge while driving at 40-55 mph.
• 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.

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