RX~8 Bulletins

The information and instructions in these bulletins are intended for use by skilled technicians. Mazda technicians utilize the proper tools/ equipment and take training to correctly and safely maintain Mazda vehicles. These instructions should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers.” Customers should not assume these bulletins apply to their vehicle or that their vehicle will develop the described concern. To determine if the information applies, customers should contact their nearest authorized Mazda dealership.

• HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO WRONG AIR INTAKE HOSE SERVICE PARTS
• MIL ILLUMINATED – P0455 SET
• CHATTERING NOISE / UNABLE TO ADJUST DRIVER-SIDE MANUAL SEAT LIFT
• INTRODUCTION OF AQUA-TECH PAINT SYSTEM
• HEADLIGHT PLASTIC LENS MAINTENANCE CAUTION
• ENGINE COMPARTMENT SHROUD PANEL POOR APPEARANCE
• DASHBOARD UPPER SURFACE POOR APPEARANCE
• TPMS VALVE STEM BREAKS WHEN REMOVING AFTERMARKET VALVE STEM CAPS
• CONDENSATION / FOG IN FRONT AND REAR COMBINATION LIGHTS
• HANDS-FREE BLUETOOTH MODULE TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
• SQUEAKING NOISE FROM LEATHER SEATS
• CLUNK NOISE FROM SEAT WHEN BRAKING
• SEAT SHAKES BACK AND FORTH / MAKES NOISE WHEN BRAKING
• SQUEAKING NOISE FROM SEAT BACK DUE TO FRAME AND SPRING CONTACT
• SQUEAKING NOISE FROM UNDER DRIVER SEAT LIFTER LINK
• SQUEAKING NOISE FROM SEAT BACK DUE TO FRAME AND SEAT BACK PAD CONTACT
• HESITATION / IDLE VIBRATION DUE TO CRACKED ENGINE MOUNT
• WATER IN REAR COMBINATION LIGHT
• ENGINE LACK OF POWER
• ENGINE CRANKS NO START
• NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE / STABILIZER CONTROL LINK BROKEN
• WATER IN COMBINATION LIGHT – IMPROPER SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA
  CABLE ROUTING
• NOISE FROM SPEAKERS WHEN USING AUX JACK AND 12V ACCESSORY SOCKET
• WITH NAVIGATION – AUDIO CD TEXT DOES NOT ALWAYS DISPLAY
• AT – VIBRATION AT 45-60 MPH DURING LIGHT ACCELERATION
• MIL ON – P2070 SET
• FAST IDLE DURATION CHANGED
• MAZDA SPECIAL PROGRAM (MSP16) – ENGINE LACK OF POWER – PCM REFLASH
• NAVIGATION SYSTEM DISPLAYS INCORRECT MAP OR NO MAP AT ALL
• PRE-MIXED LONG-LIFE “FL22″ ENGINE COOLANT
• MIL ON WITH P0456 – LEAKING FUEL FILLER CAP
• IGNITION COIL INSPECTION
• MIL ILLUMINATED – P0126 SET – THERMOSTAT MONITOR
• MIL ILLUMINATED – P2004 SET
• TRUNK REQUEST SWITCH INOPERATIVE
• HEADLIGHT AUTO-LEVELING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES
• SUN VISOR PIVOT BROKEN
• AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLER/LINES FLUSHING PROCEDURE
• MILKY SUBSTANCE ON OIL LEVEL GAUGE (DIPSTICK)
• SULFUR SMELL FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM
• MT – UNUSUAL NOISE WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED
• AT – SLIGHT SURGE WHILE DRIVING AT 40-55 MPH
• MANUAL TRANSMISSION – CLUTCH HARD TO DISENGAGE
• CALIFORNIA REFORMULATED GASOLINE
• SQUEAKING NOISE FROM SUNROOF
• SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO ACTIVATION – SERVICE TIP
• HESITATION / IDLE VIBRATION DUE TO CRACKED ENGINE MOUNT
• TPMS VALVE STEM BREAKS WHEN REMOVING AFTERMARKET VALVE STEM CAPS – SERVICE TIP
• INSTRUMENT PANEL NOISE – DRIVER SIDE
• BROKEN PARKING BRAKE LEVER COVER
• SEALANT APPEARS BETWEEN CASE AND EXTENSION HOUSING
• W / SUNROOF – OVERHEAD CONSOLE LID HARD TO OPEN
• SQUEAL NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES DURING BRAKING
• SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL CAUTION
• WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
• FUEL DISTRIBUTOR INSULATOR – REMOVAL / INSTALLATION CAUTIONS
• BATTERY REPLACEMENT
• RETRACTABLE KEY TRUNK RELEASE BUTTON – REVISED HOLD DOWN TIME SPECIFICATION
• DTC P0336 DURING ENGINE START
• REDUCTION OF TIE-DOWN PLUGS
• NEW ENGINE OIL LEVEL GAUGE (DIPSTICK)
• RETRACTABLE KEYS – SERVICE TIPS
• POWER WINDOW INOPERATVE
• CHIPS AND SCRATCHES ON FRONT SEATBACK COVER – LEATHER SEATS
• DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG RATTLE
• TPMS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND A WARNING BUZZER – NO DTCs
• INTERFERENCE BETWEEN TRUNK, REAR LAMPS AND/OR REAR BUMPER
• ROOM FUSE REMOVAL / INSTALLATION CAUTION
• A/C AIR TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATION AND / OR LACK OF COOLING
• LOW OIL LEVEL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN LEVEL IS NOT LOW
• REAR QUARTER WINDOW GLASS LOCK BECOMES LOOSE
• DOME LAMP FLASHING AND / OR CLICKING SOUND FROM REAR DOORS
• INTERIOR TIRE HOUSE TRIM LIFTING OVER BOTH REAR WHEEL HOUSINGS
• SNAPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEED – 18″ WHEELS
• ENGINE COVER GROMMETS MISSING
• FRONT LICENSE PLATE FRAME MOUNTING