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2004 Mazda 3 L4-2.3LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Customer Interest
- Interior - Driver Seat Rattle When Starting Or Stopping
- Steering - Steering Wheel Off Center When Driving Straight
- Interior - Seats Shake/Make Noise When Braking
- Drivetrain - Drive Axle Clunking Noises
- A/T - Intermittent Engine No Start In PARK
- Engine - VVT Noise At Engine Start Up
- Steering/Suspension - Steering Wheel Off-Center
- Cooling System - Splashing Sound From Dash On Cold Start
- Engine/Fuel - MIL ON/DTC P2006 Stored
- Ignition/Fuel System - Engine Hard Start/Long Crank Time
- Brakes - Rear Brake Squeaking Noise
- Brakes - Brake Rotor Grooves
- Brakes - Rear Disc Brake Squeal/Grinding Noise
- Engine - Noise/Smell/Overheating/Charge Lamp ON
- Body - Snap/Clunk Noise When Operating front Windows
- Emissions/Fuel System - MIL ON/Multiple DTC's Set
- Body - Power Window Inoperative
- Body - One Touch Window Stops Half Way Down
- Body - Trunk Lid Difficult to Open
- Interior - Door Trim Panel Screw Cap Loose
- Body - Front Door Rattle
- Suspension - Front Suspension Knocking Noise on Bumps
- Tires/Wheels - Body Vibration/Steering Wheel Shimmy
- Body - Scraping/Crunching Noise On Bumps
- A/C - Poor Performance/Not Cool Enough
- Power Steering - Abnormal Whining Noise
- Tire Monitoring System - Lamp/Buzzer ON/No DTC's Set
- Drivetrain - Drive Axle Clicking Noise
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0172/P2178/P2188
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0128 Set
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0456 (EVAP) Set
- Engine Controls - DTC P2407 After EVAP System Test
- Engine Controls - Rough Idle/Hesitation/DTC P0300 Set
- Keyless Entry - Inoperative/Key Chime Won't Shut OFF
- Engine Controls - A/T 1-2 Shift Shock
- Body - Squeaking Noise From Package Tray Area
- Suspension - Front Suspension Squeaking On Bumps
- Interior - Poor Passenger Footwell Carpet Fit
- Wipers/Washers - Squeaking Noise From Wiper Linkage
- Interior - Lock Sticks To Seat During Removal
- Brakes - Front Brake Squeak Upon Braking When Cold
- Drivetrain - ABS Lamp ON/DTC's Set/Grinding Noise
- Body - Wind Noise From Around Windows
- Emission - MIL ON/Multiple Fuel/Emissions DTC's Set
- Fuel System - MIL ON/DTC's P0442/P0455/P0456 Stored
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0106 Set
- Interior - Passenger Carpet Does Not Fit Properly
- Body/Interior - Water Drips From Headliner
- Engine Controls - Engine Stalling at Low Speeds
- Engine Controls - Engine No Start Condition
- Restraints - Air Bag Lamp ON/DTC's B1877/B1881
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0128 Stored
- Engine Controls - Engine Stalls Driving at Low Speeds
- Wiper/Washer - Wiper Arm Hinges Corroded
- Steering - High Power Steering Effort
- Starting System - Intermittent No Crank/No Start
- A/C - Musty/Mildew Odor Elimination
- Wipers/Washers - Front Wipers Do Not Wipe Well
- Engine - MIL ON/DTC P2004 Set
- Engine - Unstable Idle/Engine Stalling
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P0441 Set
- Body - Cowl Grille Chatters On Rough Roads
- A/C - Musty/Mildew Odors From vents
- Overview
- Repair Procedures
- Information
- 2007-2009 CX-9 Front A/C/2007-2009 CX-9 Rear A/C
- 2007-2009 CX-7
- 2003-2008 MAZDA6
- 1998-2002 626
- 2004-2009 MAZDA3
- 1998-2003 Protege and PROTEGE5
- 2000-2003 MPV Front A/C/2000-2003 MPV Rear AC (if equipped)
- 1998 MPV Front A/C/1998 MPV Rear A/C (if equipped)
- 2001-2002 Millenia (With Cabin Air Filter)
- 1998-2000 Millenia
- 2006-2008 MX-5
- 1999-2005 Miata
- M/T - Grinding Noise In 3rd Gear/Pops Out Of Gear
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P2404 Set
- Engine - Knocking Noise On Start Up/Shut Down
- Interior - Driver's Seat Chatters/Seat Lift Inoperative
- Interior - Front Seat Clunk Noise While Braking
- Interior - Leather Seat Squeaking Noises
- Interior - Front Seat Head Rest Rattling Noises
- Interior - Squeaking Noise From Under The Driver's Seat
- Interior - Seat Back Squeaking Noises
- Interior - Crack Appears In Center Of Dash
- Body - Front Door Power Window Motor Noise
- Fuel System - MIL ON/DTC's P0442/P0455/P0456
- Lighting - Water In Tail Lamp After A Rain
- Engine - Vibration At Cruising Speeds (55 MPH)
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's P0441/P0442/P0455/P0456 Set
- Steering - In/Out Steering Wheel Play
- Suspension - Rear End Rattling Noise On Rough Roads
- Steering - Steering Wheel Off Center, No Pull Or Drift
- Superceded Bulletins
- Body - Door Protector Mouldings Peeling At Ends
- 0902812 - 08/10/12
- 0300210 - 06/30/10
- 0100611 - 02/03/11
- 0000309 - 01/12/09
- 0102906 - 07/28/06
- 0104709 - 10/16/09
- 0904808 - 08/18/09
- 0200809 - 08/17/09
- 0700607 - 10/15/08
- 0902908 - 09/16/08
- 0200104 - 01/15/08
- 0100308 - 02/07/08
- 0104107 - 10/03/07
- 0102207 - 06/08/07
- 0900306 - 01/26/06
- 0903206 - 07/18/06
- 0300106 - 07/12/06
- 0200406 - 04/21/06
- 0103904 - 10/20/04
- 0100804 - 02/26/04
- 0100303 - 05/06/04
- 0400304 - 05/03/04
- 0200203 - 12/01/2003
- 0901704 - 05/07/04
- Wipers/Washers - Wipers Do Not Clean Well
- Wipers/Washers - Front Wipers Don't Wipe Well
- Lighting - Condensation In Front/Rear Lamps
- Lighting - Moisture In Front/Rear Lamps
- Interior - Unable to Adjust Driver's Seat Manual Lift
- Interior - Seats Noisy/Shake Back And Forth When Braking
- Body - Paint Damage Repair Guide
- Interior - Avoiding Driver Floor Mat/Pedal Interference
- Body - Engine Under Cover Removal Precaution
- Audio System - Sirius Satellite Radio Activation Tip
- Navigation System - Service Information
- Instruments - Navigation/Multi-Information Display Service Inf
- Restraints - Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Lamp ON
- Interior - Poor Dash Surface Appearance
- A/C - Musty/Mildew Odors From Vents
- Suspension - Strut/Shock Replacement Guidelines
- Suspension - Strut/Shock Absorber Replacement Guidelines
- Suspension - Shock/Strut Replacement Guidelines
- Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Replacement Guidelines
- Electrical - Battery Testing Procedures
- Electrical - Battery Testing Procedure Requirements
- Electrical - Battery Testing/Charging Procedures
- Electrical - Battery Cover Removal Precautions
- Battery - Test Procedures
- Brakes - Noise/Judder/Dragging
- Brakes - Front Brakes Squeak When Cold
- Brakes - Front Brake Squeak When Cold
- Brakes - Cold Weather Squeaking Noise
- A/T - Intermittent Engine No Start In PARK
- A/T - Cooler/Line Flushing Procedure
- A/T - Cooler Line Flushing Procedure
- Engine - MIL ON With DTC P2006 Set
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's P0441/P0442/P0455/P0456
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P2006 Set
- 0104207 - 12 07 07
- Emissions - MIL ON/Multiple EVAP/Fuel Trim DTC's Set
- Fuel System - MIL ON/DTC's P0442/P0455/P0456 Set
- Fuel/Emissions System - MIL ON/DTC's P0442/P0455/P0456
- Engine Controls - O2, A/F Sensor Removal Precautions
- Engine Controls - Oxygen Sensor Removal Precaution
- Engine Controls - Oxygen Sensor Removal Precautions
- Engine Controls - No Start Condition In Extreme Cold
- Exhaust System - Excessive Sulfur Odors
- Cooling System - Splashing Sound From Dash Area
- Engine - Oil Filter Cartridge Housing Damage Prevention
- Engine - Body Vibration at Cruising Speeds
- Engine - Knocking Noise on Startup/Shutdown/Vibration
- Engine, Body/Frame - Body Vibration at 55 MPH
- Engine - Vibration on Acceleration/Idling/Hot or Cold
- Engine - Crankshaft Pulley Service Precautions
- Engine - Front Crankshaft Bolt Service Warnings
- Engine - Front Crankshaft Bolt Service Precaution
- Engine - VVT Noise At Engine Start Up
- Body - Engine Undercover Hard to Remove
- Tire Monitor - Valve Stem Breaks When Removing Valve Cap
- A/T - Fluid Usage/Applications
- Tire Monitor System - Aftermarket Valve Stem Cap Usage
- Drivetrain - Drive Axle Clunking Noises
- Steering - Steering Wheel Is Off Center
- A/T - Correct Fluid Applications
- Ignition/Fuel Systems - Cold Soak Hard Start Condition
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Interior - Driver Seat Rattle When Starting Or Stopping
- Instruments - Navigation/Multi-Information Display Service Info
- Interior - Poor Upper Dash Surface Appearance
- Steering - Steering Wheel Off Center When Driving Straight
- Interior - Seats Shake/Make Noise When Braking
- Restraints - Passenger Air Bag Indicator (PAD) Information
- Electrical - Battery Maintenance Information
- Electrical - Battery Testing Procedures
- Drivetrain - Drive Axle Clunking Noises
- Body - Paint Damage Repair Guide
- A/T - Intermittent Engine No Start In PARK
- Exhaust System - Excessive Sulfur Odors
- Engine - VVT Noise At Engine Start Up
- Steering/Suspension - Steering Wheel Off-Center
- Brakes - Judder/Dragging Diagnostic Information
- A/T - Cooler Line Flushing Procedures
- Tire Monitor System - Service Precaution
- Instruments - Ambient Temperature Display Inaccurate
- A/T - Diagnostic Procedures
- Steering - EHPAS Technical Supplement
- Interior - Console Damage Prevention During Removal
- Fuel System - Fuel Ethanol Content Testing
- Computers/Controls KAM Memory Clearing After VVT R & R
- Engine - Drive Belt Squeal After Driving Through Water
- Brakes - Brake Fluid Level Sensor Inspection
- Mirrors - Door Mirror Glass Is Loose
- M/T - 4th Gear Service Precautions
- Engine - Correct Oil Filter Wrench Applications
- A/C - Poor Blower Motor Performance
- Electrical - Revised Passenger Junction Box (PJB)
- Engine - Camshaft Timing Information
- Wheels/Tires - Tire Pessure/Rotation Information
- Mirrors - Interior Mirror Removal
- Engine/Exhaust - Rattle Idling With A/T In Gear
- Electrical - Lightning Strike Information
- Wheels - Aluminum Wheel Cleaning Precautions
- Restraints - Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Lamp Dim
- Body - Front End Pop Noise Over Bumps
- Cooling System - Splashing Sound From Dash On Cold Start
- Engine/Body - Engine Undercover Removal Precautions
- Engine/Fuel - MIL ON/DTC P2006 Stored
- Electrical - Battery Maintenance
- Ignition/Fuel System - Engine Hard Start/Long Crank Time
- Brakes - Rear Brake Squeaking Noise
- Brakes - Brake Rotor Grooves
- Brakes - Rear Disc Brake Squeal/Grinding Noise
- Engine - Noise/Smell/Overheating/Charge Lamp ON
- Body - Snap/Clunk Noise When Operating front Windows
- Emissions/Fuel System - MIL ON/Multiple DTC's Set
- Body - Power Window Inoperative
- Body - One Touch Window Stops Half Way Down
- A/C - Rear Window Defroster Grid Diagnosis/Repair
- Recall - Air Bag Crash Zone Sensor Replacement
- Recall 04V468000: Air Bag Impact Sensor Replacement
- Lighting - Moisture/Droplets Inside Front/Rear Lamps
- Body - Trunk Lid Difficult to Open
- Interior - Door Trim Panel Screw Cap Loose
- Body - Front Door Rattle
- Suspension - Front Suspension Knocking Noise on Bumps
- Tires/Wheels - Body Vibration/Steering Wheel Shimmy
- Body - Scraping/Crunching Noise On Bumps
- Interior - Seat Belt Minder Deactivation
- A/C - Poor Performance/Not Cool Enough
- Power Steering - Abnormal Whining Noise
- Tire Monitoring System - Lamp/Buzzer ON/No DTC's Set
- Drivetrain - Drive Axle Clicking Noise
- Wheels - Wheel Lock Installation Precautions
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0172/P2178/P2188
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0128 Set
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0456 (EVAP) Set
- Engine Controls - DTC P2407 After EVAP System Test
- Engine Controls - Rough Idle/Hesitation/DTC P0300 Set
- Steering - Rubbing Noise When Turning Steering Wheel
- Keyless Entry - Inoperative/Key Chime Won't Shut OFF
- Engine Controls - A/T 1-2 Shift Shock
- Body - Squeaking Noise From Package Tray Area
- Wipers/Washers - Wiper Blade Cleaning & Maintenance
- Suspension - Front Suspension Squeaking On Bumps
- Interior - Poor Passenger Footwell Carpet Fit
- Wipers/Washers - Squeaking Noise From Wiper Linkage
- Interior - Lock Sticks To Seat During Removal
- A/C - Tracer Dye Usage Recommendations
- Brakes - Front Brake Squeak Upon Braking When Cold
- Ignition System - Spark Plug Removal/Installation
- Drivetrain - ABS Lamp ON/DTC's Set/Grinding Noise
- Body - Wind Noise From Around Windows
- Electrical - Battery Charging Precautions
- Emission - MIL ON/Multiple Fuel/Emissions DTC's Set
- Air Bag System - Affect of Accessories On Air Bag Sys.
- Keyless Entry - Security Access Procedure
- Fuel System - MIL ON/DTC's P0442/P0455/P0456 Stored
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0106 Set
- Cooling System - Reconditioned Coolant Recommendations
- Interior - Passenger Carpet Does Not Fit Properly
- Body/Interior - Water Drips From Headliner
- Engine - Front Crankshaft Bolt Service Precautions
- Wheels - Stain Prevention Information
- Engine Controls - Engine Stalling at Low Speeds
- Engine Controls - Engine No Start Condition
- Interior - Carpet Design Change
- Restraints - Air Bag Lamp ON/DTC's B1877/B1881
- Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0128 Stored
- Engine Controls - Engine Stalls Driving at Low Speeds
- Wiper/Washer - Wiper Arm Hinges Corroded
- A/T - Range Switch Removal/Installation Caution
- Fuel System - Servicing Precautions
- Steering - High Power Steering Effort
- Computers/Controls - Module Reprogramming Precautions
- Engine - Oil Filter Element Replacement Precautions
- Starting System - Intermittent No Crank/No Start
- Engine Controls - Revised DTC P0441 Diagnostics
- A/C - Musty/Mildew Odor Elimination
- Wipers/Washers - Front Wipers Do Not Wipe Well
- Engine - Revised Oil Pan Removal/Installtion
- Engine - MIL ON/DTC P2004 Set
- Engine - Unstable Idle/Engine Stalling
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P0441 Set
- Body - Cowl Grille Chatters On Rough Roads
- Body - Rear Quarter Glass Replacement Precaution
- Body - Service Bumper Specification Change
- A/C - Unnecessary Parts Replacement Information
- A/C - Musty/Mildew Odors From vents
- Overview
- Repair Procedures
- Information
- 2007-2009 CX-9 Front A/C/2007-2009 CX-9 Rear A/C
- 2007-2009 CX-7
- 2003-2008 MAZDA6
- 1998-2002 626
- 2004-2009 MAZDA3
- 1998-2003 Protege and PROTEGE5
- 2000-2003 MPV Front A/C/2000-2003 MPV Rear AC (if equipped)
- 1998 MPV Front A/C/1998 MPV Rear A/C (if equipped)
- 2001-2002 Millenia (With Cabin Air Filter)
- 1998-2000 Millenia
- 2006-2008 MX-5
- 1999-2005 Miata
- Body - Engine Compartment Shroud Appearance
- Electrical - Battery Cover Removal Precaution
- Lighting - Plastic Headlamp Lens Maintenance Cautions
- M/T - Grinding Noise In 3rd Gear/Pops Out Of Gear
- Interior - Carpet/Floor Mat Replacement Information
- Engine - Component/Engine Replacement Guidelines
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC P2404 Set
- Suspension - Rear Trailing Link Bushing Availability
- Engine - Noise Diagnostic Information
- Engine - Knocking Noise On Start Up/Shut Down
- Interior - Driver's Seat Chatters/Seat Lift Inoperative
- Interior - Front Seat Clunk Noise While Braking
- Interior - Leather Seat Squeaking Noises
- Interior - Front Seat Head Rest Rattling Noises
- Interior - Squeaking Noise From Under The Driver's Seat
- Interior - Seat Trim Replacement Procedure
- Interior - Seat Back Squeaking Noises
- Body - Windshield Flaw/Scratch/Crack Information
- Engine - Engine Mount Bolt Torque Specification
- Navigation System - Display Standard For Failed Pixels
- Interior - Crack Appears In Center Of Dash
- Body - Front Door Power Window Motor Noise
- Battery - Testing Information
- Fuel System - MIL ON/DTC's P0442/P0455/P0456
- Wipers/Washers - Wiper Blade Insert Replacement
- Lighting - Water In Tail Lamp After A Rain
- Tire Monitor System - Service Precautions
- Engine - Vibration At Cruising Speeds (55 MPH)
- Engine Controls - O2 Sensor Removal Precautions
- 0904809 BULLETIN CANCELLATION NOTIFICATION
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's P0441/P0442/P0455/P0456 Set
- Steering - In/Out Steering Wheel Play
- Keyless Entry - Transmitter Battery Replacement Cautions
- Fuel System - Ethanol Fuel Usage
- Suspension - Rear End Rattling Noise On Rough Roads
- Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Replacement Guidelines
- Lighting - Condensation In Front/Rear Combination Lamps
- Steering - Steering Wheel Off Center, No Pull Or Drift
- A/T - ATF Applications
- Interior - Proper Floor Mat Usage And Installation
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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