TSB's...Tech Service Bulletins on Mazda3

[Sir. SpeedALot]

Hope everyone calls in and complains, maybe Mazda will look into it.

Mazda (including myself) knows that "brake dust" is normal, regardless if it's on the front or rear wheels. There is absolutely nothing they will do to fix it. I just saw a $80,000+ Benz with brake dust on all 4 wheels. It's normal! I think we all need to let it go, and if it really bothers you, buy aftermarket pads. It's unfortunate, but that's the way the ball bounces sometimes.

 

[Mazda3ofKent]

My old MX6 had a nasty break dust problem too, but it did not bother me

 

[SABIO]

I just saw a $80,000+ Benz with brake dust on all 4 wheels.

That's becuase the yuppie or old guy driving, don't care about how their car looks and can't be bothered to clean it!

 

[goldwing2000]

Mazda (including myself) knows that "brake dust" is normal, regardless if it's on the front or rear wheels.

Very true. Brake dust IS normal.

What's not normal is for me to wash and detail my wheels, drive to work and have a coating of brake dust on them in 20 miles, 18 of which are on the freeway with no braking taking place.

That's excessive.

It's not so much the dust the bothers me. It's the fact that so much dust in that short of a time means that my brake pads are wearing down extraordinarily fast.

 

[crossbow]

Man another two tsb's just came out for the 3...i think you guys actually have as many tsb's for the 3 right now, as the 6 had in the past 2 years!

Here's the new ones...

01-028/04 MAZDA SPECIAL PROGRAM (MSP05) - 2004 MAZDA3 - O2 SENSOR DTC ERROR, P2195 / P2196

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS



2004 MAZDA3, 2.0L Engine, PZEV (Partial Zero Emission Vehicle), built from September 29, 2003 through July 2, 2004 (California Emission Regulation Applicable Model only)

• VIN Range: JM1 BK**F* 41 100220 - 206392

DESCRIPTION

It is possible that the DTC for O2 sensor failure may not be displayed appropriately. The DTC P2195 (Front HO2S Signal Stuck Lean) and DTC P2196 (Front HO2S Signal Stuck Rich) may be displayed in reverse. The DTC P2195 may be displayed in case of "stuck rich" and the DTC P2196 may be displayed in case of "stuck lean".

01-029/04 2004 MAZDA3 - FUEL DELIVERY MODULE (FDM) INSTALLATION

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS



2004 Mazda3 -) Federal specification 2.0 / 2.3L, California specification 2.3L DESCRIPTION



When replacing the fuel delivery module (FDM) for service related concerns, care must be taken during installation to maintain proper sealing. Use the following repair procedure whenever removal or replacement of the fuel pump is necessary. It will be made available in the Workshop Manual in future revisions.

09-030/04 2004 MAZDA3 - FRONT WIPERS DO NOT WIPE WELL

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS



2004 MAZDA3 with VINs lower than JM1 BK**** 41 207550 DESCRIPTION



Some vehicles may exhibit front wipers that do not wipe well in cold weather. In cold weather, the wiper rubber hardens and its shape changes. As a result, the wipers do not fit properly on the windshield.

The pressure has been increased on the new wiper arm to correct this concern. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

09-031/04 2004 MAZDA3 - LOOSE DOOR TRIM SCREW CAP

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS



2004 Mazda3 DESCRIPTION



Some vehicles may have a door trim screw cap that is loose and stays open. During production, the cap may deform and will not stay closed.

To prevent tab from deforming, the shape has been changed. The screw cap is now modified and also available separately as a service part Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following procedure.

 

[Micah]

It's funny to read this. I was just mentioning to a friend of mine the other day that every 3 I have seen has a ton of brake dust on the rear rims. At first - I thought people had just rotated the tires front to back and were too lazy to clean them. But after seeing every 3 on the road with rear rims darker than the front - hmm.... kinda odd.

 

[goldwing2000]

Crossbow, good info.

I think that FDM one may explain a lot of the purge solenoid problems.

That wiper one is definitely an issue, too. I'm going to have that one done ASAP.

I'm going to see if they'll just give me the parts for that and the door screw cap thingy. I hate having to give up my car.

 

[michaelyoung]

Here is a site with all of the TSB's.
http://web2.iadfw.net/theman/protegefaq/tsb/mazda3.html

 

[Sir. SpeedALot]

Very true. Brake dust IS normal.

What's not normal is for me to wash and detail my wheels, drive to work and have a coating of brake dust on them in 20 miles, 18 of which are on the freeway with no braking taking place.

That sucks Goldwing. Mine have brake dust but I wouldn't say it's that bad. Well hopefully Mazda will do something soon...

 

[goldwing2000]

That sucks Goldwing. Mine have brake dust but I wouldn't say it's that bad. Well hopefully Mazda will do something soon...

Yeah... I'm not going to hold my breath.

 

[joeblack]

Brake Problem

Regarding my brake & rotor problem and how I deal with the dealership, please refer to the topic: "Brake Problem - Why don't Recall?".