TSB and Recall Forum

[chinookdriver]

It seems that alot of people talk about TSB's and Recalls. Why dont we start a Topic just for TSB's and Recalls. The top thread should be a running list of all TSB data (the .pdf) so that people can print them and take them to the dealership for repair work. That seems to be the top item right now. Especially for new owners.

Joe

Done! Thanks for the suggestion!

Vince.

2/18/07. Update: TSBs can be found here:http://www.finishlineperformance.com/store/pages.php?pageid=14

[nmk]

Gets my vote.
Thanks for the suggestion

[Rocky]

me 2...

i say bring it on! ;)

[vbbuilt]

Here're a couple links to the TSBs:

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/cx7/bulletins_index.html
http://www.edmunds.com/maintenance/recalltsb.do?step=tsb&year=2007&make=Mazda&model=CX-7&style=Grand+Touring+4dr+SUV+%282.3L+4cyl+Turbo+6A% 29&zip=95336&synpartner=edmunds
Vince.

[nmk]

Can some you who have done the "Flash" for turbo lag report on the mileage you are now getting compared to previously?

Thanks

[dmarsh]

Can some you who have done the "Flash" for turbo lag report on the mileage you are now getting compared to previously?

Thanks

Had flashed recently and didn't change the mileage. Turbo lag gone and shifts better afterwards.

[midwest cx7]

Dmarsh -- can you post the TSB # for the turbo-lag? I'm picking up my new black cherry GT next week, and this is one thing I will want Mazda to correct right away....

Dealer is letting me drive a stripped loaner cx-7 (till mine comes in) and the turbo-lag is very noticeable :cool:

[midwest cx7]

May have found it! :D

Is this the one?

Component Description:
5. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Bulletin Number: 0105306
Bulletin Date: DEC 2006

Vehicle: 2007 Mazda CX-7
Summary:
LACK OF POWER OR HESITATION ON ACCELERATION UNDER 2,000 RPM. ( NHTSA ITEM NUMBER - 10020805 )

[CX7POS]

i picked up a CX-7 last Sat, checked the my Vin against the TSB on the lack of power. Today I went in to pick up a RX-8, and they told me to bring in the CX-7 because... and here is a good one.. "There is a thing from factory that slows down the CX-7, you need to bring it in ASAP so we can remove this safety feature from it. It will only take 30mins most, they just have to reprogram it"

I gave them the eye... and I said, "no, it's not a feature... but I did read about the Technical Bulletin about it".

They didn't say anything after that.

So thursday I'm taking in the CX7 for them to reflash.

[satz]

midwest,
as far as I'm aware, all CX7s built in 2007 should already have this 'fix' from the factory...

At least that's what I understood from speaking to dealer, and reading the relevant TSB? (I think the TSB mentions build dates in 2006?)

cheers

S

[CX7POS]

well My VIn is over the TSB, but whatever if they want to flash it.. by all means... i'll let them do whatever they want.

[satz]

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/cx7/docs/01-053-06-1737b.pdf


in fact, here's the link to all the TSBs:

http://www.finishlineperformance.com/cx7/docs/


cheers


Satz

[midwest cx7]

You're probably right Satz --- am going to double check with the dealer..

[satz]

hi all

here's the oft-posted link to all the TSBs (in PDF format)
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/cx7/docs/

and here's an index I typed up to make it easier to reference a particular TSB if you don't already know its number. Excuse the formatting, I had in Excel. The date format is DD/MM/YYYY

TSB number Description Issue date Applicable build date

09-017-07-1783 Water leaking into cabin after car wash 10/05/2007 before march 07

09-048-06-1706 windows open unintentionally 16/11/2006 before Oct 06

09-045-06-1701 front right bumper doesn't fit well 10/11/2006 before Sep 06

09-044-06-1720 dirt accumulation on side sills (rubber seals) 3/11/2006 before Sep 06

09-043-06-1703 removal of dust/iron powder on molding parts 3/11/2006 all

09-042-06-1698 poor appearance of door seaming welt 3/11/2006 before Aug 06

09-038-06-1697 storage console key locking failure 5/10/2006 before Aug 06

09-037-06-1696 clunking noise when opening front doors 4/10/2006 before Sep 06

09-019-07-1807 glove compartment removal procedure 10/05/2007 all

09-018-07-1785a water drops from upper trim when opening rear liftgate 10/05/2007 before May 07

09-017-07-1700 AC malfunction - warm air suddenly blows from vents 3/11/2006 before Sep 06

05-012-06-1728a surging/vibration during light acceleration or cruising 14/12/2006 before Oct 06

04-010-06-1708 rear brakes squeak in cold/damp weather 20/12/2006 before Oct 06

04-009-06-1731 clunk noise from brake pedal when accelerating from stop 16/11/2006 all

04-008-06-1726 ABS/DSC active command on MMDS - service tip 3/11/2006 all

04-006-06-1644 creaking noise from parking brake 10/08/2006 before May 06

02-004-07-1784 front wheel centre caps loose 10/05/2007 all

02-001-07-1692a steering pull/drift - improved diagnostic + repair procedure 16/03/2007 all

01-053-06-1737b lack of power/hesitation on acceleration under 2000 rpm 20/12/2006 before Dec 06

01-051-06-1679 battery charging cautions 30/11/2006 all

01-042-06-1699a MIL illumination with DTC p0012 / VVT retarded 12/12/2006 before Aug 06

01-037-06-1677a MIL comes on with DTC P2407 (LDP sensor erratic) 7/11/2006 before Aug 06

01-028-07-1804 rear bumper gets dirty from tail pipe exhaust 5/07/2007 before Jan 07

01-027-07-1805 high pressure fuel pump removal caution 22/06/2007 all

01-020-07-1809a MIL illuminated P0455 set (fuel filler cap) 25/05/2007

01-020-06-1645a MIL illuminated with DTC P0463 or B1202 with no MIL illum 1/09/2006 before Aug 06

01-010-07-1757a MIL comes on with DTC p2006 (variable swirl control system shutter valve stuck closed) 13/07/2007 before Feb 07

01-010-07-1757 MIL comes on with DTC P2006 (variable swirl control system shutter valve stuck closed) 1/03/2007

01-007-07-1751 MIL comes on with DTCs P0201/P0204/P0300 - PCM connector installation caution 8/02/2007 all

01-001-07-1748 MSP13 - MIL illumination with DTC P0455 - leak between fuel filler pipe and cap 3/01/2007 Feb to Aug 06

[tyedyeskyguy]

i picked up a CX-7 last Sat, checked the my Vin against the TSB on the lack of power. Today I went in to pick up a RX-8, and they told me to bring in the CX-7 because... and here is a good one.. "There is a thing from factory that slows down the CX-7, you need to bring it in ASAP so we can remove this safety feature from it. It will only take 30mins most, they just have to reprogram it"

I gave them the eye... and I said, "no, it's not a feature... but I did read about the Technical Bulletin about it".

They didn't say anything after that.

So thursday I'm taking in the CX7 for them to reflash.

Where do you check your VIN to find out if you need the firmware update???

[CX7POS]

Where do you check your VIN to find out if you need the firmware update???


The Vin number is located on the sill of the driver side door area.

Even though my CX-7 was beyond the TSB's listed VIN, it was still effected.. The car drove like ****. It hesitated, and it would search gears like crazy prior to my flash.

Right now, it's smooth, and it totally stop the gear search.

[tyedyeskyguy]

I meant, where is the list, not the VIN! :)

[fat tony]

Link below and above :)

[QUOTE=satz]hi all

here's the oft-posted link to all the TSBs (in PDF format)
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/cx7/docs/

/QUOTE]

[fat tony]

2007 CX 7 Parking Brake Pedal Special Service Program (SSP) 70

It is possible that the parking brake cable guide bracket may not meet design specification. It may bepossible for the parking break cable to shift out of position increasing the stroke of the parking break pedal. In worst case the guide bracket may be detached allowing the parking brake to be inoperative

Vin Range JM3 ER29** 70 147286 - 154189
Build Date Range October 19, 2006 through Decembre 5 2006

[Raider]

Thanks for posting that, fat tony!

I just logged into my Progressive Insurance site, they have all TSB's and recalls for our CX-7 that have been released. Just a side not, not to go off tiopic. Just thought it was cool.

[drivenhard]

Mileage about the same- maybe a little less (1/2 mpg) after the latest reflash. Maybe attributed to the car driving differently- I seem to be on the throttle more during low speed acceleration. The car did not respond as well when doing that before the flash. It's a good fix!

[Raider]

Glad it helped. the updates have really been good.

[MyMazdas]

I don't know if anyone of you is aware of this TSB. I got it from a Speed6 forum I belong to. Hope it helps if it applies to your CX-7.


TSB: 01-043/07

MULTI-MODEL - VARIABLE VALVE TIMING NOISE WHEN STARTING ENGINE

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2007 Mazdaspeed3 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1BK******742222 (produced before April 1, 2007)
2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1 GG******109660 (produced before April 1, 2007)
2007 Mazda CX-7 vehicles with VINs lower than JM3ER******166945 (produced before April 1, 2007)


DESCRIPTION

When the engine is started, some vehicles may exhibit a loud ticking noise from the variable valve timing actuator at first start for a couple of seconds. This is caused by the lock pin of the variable valve timing actuator not fully engaging. Heat treatment has now been added around the hole of the variable valve timing rotor lock pin to prevent this from happening.


Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.


REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify customer concern.
2. Replace the variable valve timing actuator after the engine cools down. Refer to Workshop Manual section 01-10.
3. Do an engine flush and replace the oil filter with a new one to remove dust and metal particles from the engine.
4. Verify repair.

PART(S) INFORMATION

Part Number: L3K9-12-4X0B
Description: Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Qty.: 1


WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:
This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair. Refer to the Warranty Wizard for warranty term information.
Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
Warranty Type: A
Symptom Code: 82
Damage Code: 9C
Part Number Main Cause: L3K9-12-4X0B
Quantity: 1
Operation Number / Labor Hours::XXC0YXRX / 3.2 Hrs. (CX-7), 3.3 Hrs. (Mazdaspeed3), 3.6 Hrs. (Mazdaspeed6)

Copyright © Mazda North American Operations

[Raider]

Yup.
http://www.mcx7.com/showthread.php?t=1661

CX-7 recalls and TSB's can be found here:
http://finishlineperformance.com/store/pages.php?pageid=14

[MyMazdas]

Thanks, Raider...

[Raider]

No problem! Happy to help!

[MyMazdas]

Just in case you're not aware yet...

652

[Raider]

Wow, nice find!

[MyMazdas]

Wow, nice find!

Probably just like you, between our Speed and the CX-7, I'm becoming more vigilant on these TSB's... I will have 3 TSB's on my MS6 for my dealer next week, i.e. VVT, fuel pump and oil seepage... :( Hope they'll be ok with it... :)

[Younescito]

Are the recalls country specific?

i was wondering since my dealership as well as mazda Canada told me that the recalls are region specific.

Thanks

[Raider]

I think the ones I have seen are US models.

[islandcx7]

all of the tsb's you find here are for the US, but I have been printing off the required ones for my 7 and bringing them to my dealer, most often they do have the Canadian version on hand. The only thing that I have noticed is that if it is a fairly recently issued US TSB it normally takes the Canadian dealers a few months before they have it.

[satz]

I'm sure Mazda Australia will say this TSB doesn't apply downunder....until months down the track!

I really can't see why these wouldn't apply...after all the only differences are the placement of the steering wheel. All other fundamentals are the same...engine, gearbox, drivetrain,

S

[Raider]

I so totally agree. It seems we might be the testers for their fixes. Once it is confirmed to work, they let everyone else have it.

[astraelraen]

I have no official TSB from Mazda, but according to the NHTSA there is a service bulletin for the transfer case on AWD CX7's

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/tsbsummary.cfm?tsbs_id=10024861&prod_id=218948&year=2007&make=MAZDA&model=CX-7&type=VEHICLE

[shinch]

For this transfer case recall, is it a big issue? I took my car in the other day for the VVT bulletin, as my car sounded terrible when i started and then they told me my transfer case is cracked. They were going to fix it, but the kits are on back order. i am about to go on a long road trip and am concerned that i may have issues (as i am not that mechanically inclined) Should i be worried?

[astraelraen]

If your transfer case is "cracked" I would be pretty worried depending on how fast its leaking.

I assume the fluid is under pretty high pressure in the transfer case. Mine was leaking when the bolt wasn't on tight enough. If there is a crack, I'm sure fluid is going to find its way out.

There is only a little over a quart of fluid in there, so depending on the rate of leak you could run out of fluid quickly.

[astraelraen]

This guy is supposedly a Mazda master tech. Interesting info.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4021377&postcount=11

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4021463&postcount=13

ok here is wha tmazda will allow me to post up here

SMOKING FROM EXHAUST HOT ENGINE AT EXTENDED IDLE
Applicable Models
Model Starting S/N Ending S/N Model Spec
MAZDA3 2007-2008 000000 ZZZZZZ
CX7 2007-2008 000000 ZZZZZZ
MAZDA6 2006-2007 000000 ZZZZZZ

Related Category/Subcategory/Symptoms
ENGINE / MECHANICAL / WHITE SMOKE,BLUE SMOKE
ENGINE / EMISSIONS / EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
ENGINE / EMISSIONS / BLACK SMOKE


MTOL - 5505 Dealer Repair Information
Symptom and Conditions

Vehicles equipped with DISI engines may experience a hot engine extended idle smoking out of the exhaust condition. This condition may also occur while driving in traffic at very slow speeds.


Repair Procedure

To correctly identify this concern have the tech drive the vehicle to insure it is fully warmed up a road test of 5 miles should be adequate.
Once the engine is fully warmed up allow it to idle for an extended period, this could take up to 30 minutes to produce any type of smoke from the exhaust. Once the smoking has started shut down the engine and perform a compression test and a cylinder leak down test. If both tests results are ok, have the tech remove the precat from the turbo outlet and inspect the exhaust impeller in the turbo for any signs of oil on or around the impeller. The removing of the cat should only be done with a cold engine. Quiz the tech as to the oil change history (time & mileage) what weight oil is being used during vehicle services on vehicles with DISI engines. If there is any sign of oil in the turbo, have the tech replace the turbo, and recheck using the same procedure to confirm the concern is gone.



Standard compression is 185PSI @ 250 RPM
Leak down less than 10%
DISI Engines require 5W30 weight oil.

I believe a service program recall may be coming out in winter or spring since they have determined how many affected units are out there.

[Raider]

shinch, I would drop it off, force a rental, and use that. If it is cracked, that is just not good.

[carrera4]

Does any one have a link to the official service bulletin for 03-003108 for the transfer case oil leak? Is there an official one yet? The link to Rosenthal Mazda and the SB's on there are fantastic, the dealer wants to see what I have when I take my CX-7 in on Thursday this week for the fuel pump issue related to the engine, etc overheating and possibly the O2 sensor issue as well. I do have a bit of oil seeping from the bottom of the car the last time I changed the oil, not a big amount at all, but needs to be fixed.

[shinch]

Any one want to buy my CX-7? I am done with trying to deal with my local service people (Kramer Mazda, Calgary). I took it in early yesterday for an oil change and get the cracked transfer case fixed. Late afternoon they informed me that they were behind and that it would be a couple of more hours. When i did arrive to pick the car up i was told it was not complete yet. Then after waiting longer, i was told that the transmission seal was leaking and needed to be replaced as well, and they did not have parts, so they could not finish their warranty / service bulletin work. At this point, as it was 6pm, 3 hours later than the repair was suppose to be, one woudl think they woudl give you the keys to a car to get on your way, but no. They gave me a phone book with a recomondation for rental car places!! said they had no cars?? I can not be with out a vehicle. i am not going to continue with a company that can hold my car for periods of time and not think that there is anything wrong with that.

[Alpha Wolf]

Any one want to buy my CX-7? I am done with trying to deal with my local service people (Kramer Mazda, Calgary). I took it in early yesterday for an oil change and get the cracked transfer case fixed. Late afternoon they informed me that they were behind and that it would be a couple of more hours. When i did arrive to pick the car up i was told it was not complete yet. Then after waiting longer, i was told that the transmission seal was leaking and needed to be replaced as well, and they did not have parts, so they could not finish their warranty / service bulletin work. At this point, as it was 6pm, 3 hours later than the repair was suppose to be, one woudl think they woudl give you the keys to a car to get on your way, but no. They gave me a phone book with a recomondation for rental car places!! said they had no cars?? I can not be with out a vehicle. i am not going to continue with a company that can hold my car for periods of time and not think that there is anything wrong with that.

Sounds like you should post them up under the dealer thread.

Not sure what issues your car has but it would appear the local Mazda dealer is the real problem. Mechanics not up to par and no spare parts etc. No loner car

Sorry to hear of your problems.

:cool:

[MyMazdas]

Does any one have a link to the official service bulletin for 03-003108 for the transfer case oil leak? Is there an official one yet? The link to Rosenthal Mazda and the SB's on there are fantastic, the dealer wants to see what I have when I take my CX-7 in on Thursday this week for the fuel pump issue related to the engine, etc overheating and possibly the O2 sensor issue as well. I do have a bit of oil seeping from the bottom of the car the last time I changed the oil, not a big amount at all, but needs to be fixed.

Hopefully this one might help you, even though it's for the Speed 6.

[oneofmany0]

It's a dumb question, but I'm asking It anyway... If I had the flash done to my vehicle and I then reset the ECU after adding an aftermarket part, will that have returned the ECU to it's original settings or to the most recent flash the dealer did?

[Zoom49]

Any one have a copy of TSB 01-041/08 regarding engine noise upon acceleration on the CX-7. I have looked all over the web and can not find this one. :confused:

[MAZOOM]

I haven't been able to find it either, it's probably one that only dealers can pull up, for now.. if you mention the number they should work with you, if not start calling around.

[erhayes]

Unfortunately things happen. Would you have liked to have gotten the vehicle back with a leaking seal? Is it possible that the mechanic is doing a good job and didn't want the car going out with a bad seal? Unfortunately they did not have a seal in stock. Did they offer a loaner? I don't bad mouth that kind of stuff as life is too short.

[Zoom49]

Copy of TSB for engine pinging on 2007. Seems like mainly and issue for California due to only 91 octane available. See post in Deep metalic clanging thread as I can not post same attachment in this thread.

TSB 01-041/08

[MAZOOM]

Copy of TSB for engine pinging on 2007. Seems like mainly and issue for California due to only 91 octane available. See post in Deep metalic clanging thread as I can not post same attachment in this thread.

TSB 01-041/08
That's great! How did you find it?

[Zoom49]

That's great! How did you find it?
I sent a email to Tommy at Finish line performance. It enven to him 2 days to find it.

[satz]

the noise happened again on my car yesterday. I really don't think it's pinging. My experience of pinging in various cars is a higher-pitched sound. My car's noise is more like a metal banging on metal sound.

Lasted about 2 seconds on light throttle. Then a faint hissing noise continued for another couple of seconds.

Didn't seem to lose power...though it was already in its poor-performance mode. ie very down on power which happens everytime the engine is already warm and the AC is on.

Satz

[Raider]

April 2008 refash information can be found here:
http://www.mcx7.com/showthread.php?t=4460

[MAZOOM]

April 2008 refash information can be found here:
http://www.mcx7.com/showthread.php?t=4460

the noise happened again on my car yesterday. I really don't think it's pinging. My experience of pinging in various cars is a higher-pitched sound. My car's noise is more like a metal banging on metal sound.

Lasted about 2 seconds on light throttle. Then a faint hissing noise continued for another couple of seconds.

Didn't seem to lose power...though it was already in its poor-performance mode. ie very down on power which happens everytime the engine is already warm and the AC is on.

Satz
That's not going to solve his problem, he's got something wrong with the O2 sensor, maybe the PCM, or the fuel pump.. but he doesn't seem motivated to make the dealer fix it.

[bonitoromeo]

Brought my cx-7 to dealership today because i was going to get rid of it because of all the problems in the last 2 wks., and they told me that their is a tsb out on all cx-7 and cx-9 's to do with drive shafts. Order me one and suppose to get it fixed next wk sometime. Then its going bye byes