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SUBJECT "ENGINE" Fuse Blows/No Start REFERENCE Mazda Motors Corp., Service Bulletin, No. 15 012/85, September, 1985 CONDITION & CAUSE Some 1979-84 RX7 vehicles may exhibit an "ENGINE" fuse that blows, preventing the engine from starting. This problem may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the wiring harness.
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ISSUE: HIGH PITCH BUZZING NOISE AT DASH - REMOVE OSCILLATOR If you hear a high pitched buzzing noise coming from the center of the dash with the key off on a 1979-85 Mazda RX-7, the cause may be a defective oscillator. The oscillator is located under the hood, in the area near the left headlight.
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1979-85 RX7 SUBJECT Miscellaneous Blown Fuses/Electrical Problems REFERENCE Mazda Motors Corp., Service Bulletin, No. 15 016/85, October, 1985 CONDITION & CAUSE Some 1979-85 RX7 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following electrical problems: * RADIO, ANTENNA fuse blown...
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Air Conditioning system can cause higher than normal system pressures which could result in Air Conditioning System component damage. The recommended refrigerant charge for 1988 Mazda vehicles is as follows: 323, RX-7, B-Series Truck.......28 ounces 626, MX-6..........35 ounces 929.............39 ounces...
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DESCRIPTION This Service Bulletin contains a new Heating System Troubleshooting Manual that was developed by the Mazda Canada Quality Assurance Section. The diagnostic procedures were developed and tested in Canada during a Cold Weather Test that took place in February 1993.
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Climate Control System Shown in Fig. 8 is a typical climate control system. Detailed descriptions of each function are found under the heading "Driving Your Mazda" in the appropriate Owners Manual. Fig. 8: Climate Control System Layout END OF ARTICLE...
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1979-85 RX7 SUBJECT Inoperative A/C REFERENCE Mazda Motors Corp., Service Bulletin, No. 16 009/85, September, 1985 CONDITION & CAUSE Some 1979-85 RX7 vehicles may exhibit an inoperative air conditioning system. This condition may be caused by a variety of factors blowing the fusible plug on the receiver/drier.
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Monday, September 03, 2001 03:25PM ARTICLE BEGINNING TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN RECEIVER DRIVER REPLACEMENT CRITERIA WHEN REPLACING OTHER A/C COMPONENTS Model(s): All Mazda Models with A/C Category: U - Heater and Air Conditioner Systems Bulletin No.: 001/95 Date: February 15, 1995...
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Date: October 21, 1996 DESCRIPTION Mazda Corporation does not approve of using substitute R-12 refrigerants when an A/C system requires charging. Use of these products may result in component damage and loss of warranty. If service is required on a vehicle with an R-12 system, use only new or known good recycled refrigerant.
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If you encounter the customer complaint on the above condition, spray anti-static agent to the surface of the seat cushion and back trim. The following anti-static agents are recommended for static electricity shock on Mazda vehicles. RECOMMENDED ANTI-STATIC PRODUCTS ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ ³...
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SUBJECT Whistle Noise From Check & Cut Valve REFERENCE Mazda Motors Corp., Service Bulletin, No. 4 015/85, September, 1985 CONDITION & CAUSE Some 1980-85 RX7 and 1981-85 GLC vehicles may exhibit a whistle noise from the check and cut valve. The whistle noise is most noticeable at high temperature and low fuel level, and can be heard from the rear of the vehicle.
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CORRECTION In order to effectively correct brake judder, rotor surfaces must be precisely machined. Mazda Canada Inc., has evaluated both on and off- car brake lathes and has determined that on-car lathes are more precise and greatly reduces comeback repairs.
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J. If the brake judder is still felt, correct the rear rotor(s) using steps "C" through "I". SERVICE TOOLS The Accu-Turn (model 8750) On-Car Brake Lathe is recommended by Mazda. The brake lathe is available through Mazda Canada's Equipment Program at 1-800-33-6687. WARRANTY INFORMATION (Applies To Vehicles Covered Under Normal Warranty.)
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This will cause DTV. CORRECTION In order to effectively correct brake judder, rotor surfaces must be precisely machined. Mazda has evaluated both on and off-car brake lathes and has determined that on-car lathes are more precise and greatly reduces comeback repairs.
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BAD SHUTTER VALVE CAUSES ROUGH IDLE/NO IDLE A bad shutter valve may cause a rough or no idle on 1982-85 Mazda RX-7 models. To test the shutter valve, remove the hose from the valve (it's located below the carburetor) and check for vacuum. If there is vacuum at idle, the shutter valve is bad and should be replaced.
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Category Date 2/10/89 DESCRIPTION When servicing Mazda vehicles, please be aware of the following installation procedure and tightening requirements of the Mazda brand oil filters. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. Apply a thin film of oil to the surface of the gasket before installing the filter.
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Mazda does not recommend propylene glycol coolants. Available information indicates the following characteristics regarding propylene glycol coolants: * Provides less heat transfer * May not provide adequate corrosion protection (to meet Mazda specifications) * Freezing temperature is 10 - 20% higher than ethylene glycol based coolants Mazda recommends ethylene glycol and water mixture.
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002/96 Date: June 27, 1996 DESCRIPTION Mazda does not recommend the use of reconditioned anti-freeze. Mazda recommends ethylene glycol base coolants for all Mazda aluminum engines. Although reconditioned anti-freeze is available, this product may contain silicon particles which may be abrasive to the water pump seal.
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Category Date 2/14/90 DESCRIPTION Mazda Motor Corporation (MC) does not recommend the use of reconditioned anti-freeze. Please use ethylene glycol base coolant for Mazda's aluminum engines. Although it is available on the market, reconditioned anti-freeze might contain silicon particles, which could abrade the water pump seal, or it might contain other chemicals, alcohol or methanol, that may erode metal parts.
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1981-85 RX7 (High Altitude Vehicles) SUBJECT No Power, Stumble, Rough Idle, Bucking, Etc. REFERENCE Mazda Motors Corp., Service Bulletin, No. 4 014/85, August, 1985 CONDITION & CAUSE Some 1981-85 RX7 high altitude vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following driveability problems:...
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MAZDA'S POSITION ON CaRFG * CaRFG does not affect the new vehicle or emission warranty. * Mazda recommends the use of CaRFG as a cost effective means of reducing emissions to provide cleaner air. * Vehicle and laboratory testing of CaRFG ensures that CaRFG is acceptable for customer use.
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* For 5-speed models: Neutral range should be selected. * For automatic transmission models: "N" or "P" range should be selected. NOTE: All Mazda vehicles meet the U.S. EPA and California emission standards when tested under the EPA certification test procedure. PREPARATION PROCEDURE...
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Revised: April, 24 1995 DESCRIPTION A complete line of Mazda Spark Plug Wire Sets are available from your servicing PDC. These high-quality wire sets are manufactured for Mazda by NGK. Each wire set includes the coil/wire(s) and is attractively packaged for merchandising purposes.
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It is recommended that REGULAR UNLEADED gasoline be used in all Mazda vehicles NOT equipped with a turbocharger. All non-turbocharged Mazda vehicles are designed to perform best when REGULAR UNLEADED fuel is used. Due to the low volatility of some SUPER UNLEADED fuels, an overlean air-fuel condition may occur especially when cold.
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RX-7 ISSUE: OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT The oil filter is mounted face down on Mazda RX-7 engines. This makes filter replacement an unnecessarily messy job. To cut down on the spilled oil, punch two holes in the top of the filter to let the filter drain into the crankcase.
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SUBJECT Whistle Noise From Check & Cut Valve REFERENCE Mazda Motors Corp., Service Bulletin, No. 4 015/85, September, 1985 CONDITION & CAUSE Some 1980-85 RX7 and 1981-85 GLC vehicles may exhibit a whistle noise from the check and cut valve. The whistle noise is most noticeable at high temperature and low fuel level, and can be heard from the rear of the vehicle.
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APPLICATION 1983-86 RX7 SUBJECT Clutch Chatter/Judder REFERENCE Mazda Motors Corp., Service Bulletin, No. 6 003/86, April, 1986 CONDITION & CAUSE Some 1983-86 RX7 vehicles may exhibit clutch chatter/judder. This condition may be caused by the clutch disc. REPAIR To repair the above mentioned complaint, install a new service clutch disc.
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May 1995 DESCRIPTION Remanufactured Transmissions and Transaxles which are supplied by Mazda Canada Inc., are rebuilt by M.A.N.A. (Mazda North America Inc.). This division of Mazda supplies remanufactured units for both Canada and United States. In their continued efforts to upgrade the quality of these remanufactured units they are looking for more information on what initially failed and why.
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Two copies of this Service Bulletin are being supplied to each dealer. Please give the second copy to the Mazda Parts Manager. NOTE: Five copies of the Automatic Transmission Diagnosis Information Sheet are being supplied with this bulletin.
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1. Manufacturer: Mazda Motor Corporation 2. Description of the Defect: Recall Surveillance tests performed by EPA found some MY-1982 and 1983 Mazda RX-7's to be in non- compliance of Federal exhaust emission standards for HC and CO. Mazda's investigation determined the non-compliance to be due to excessively-rich air fuel mixture and premature deterioration of the vehicle's catalyst.
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25,500 0.60 4.28 0.45 ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ 7. Anticipated Follow-Up Action: Mazda will conduct a voluntary emission recall campaign to repair all subject vehicles. The voluntary emission recall report is shown below. ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL REPORT 1. Description of Each Class of Subject Vehicles AFFECTED VEHICLES ÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ...
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Saturday, September 08, 2001 09:58AM 5. Procedure to Obtain Correction The repair will be done by authorized Mazda dealers only. The repair will be available on and after February 27, 1987. The time required for the repair will be about 1.2 hours.
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Recall Campaign Recall No. 23702 Dear Customer, According to our records, you own a 1982 or 1983 model Mazda RX-7. Tests performed by the Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) suggest that Federally-certified 1982 and 1983 Mazda RX-7s may not conform with Federal emission standards for exhaust emissions. To...