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2012 Mazda 3 L4-2.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Customer Interest
- Steering/Suspension - Rattle Noise From Rear Stabilizer
- Steering - Steering Wheel Off Center When Driving Straight
- Audio System - No Audio Output
- Interior/Brakes - Crack On Parking Brake Lever Cover
- Suspension - Rear Shock Absorber Creaking Noises
- ABS/TCS - MIL ON With DTC C0051:2F/C1938/U0422:00/U0428
- Interior - Wrinkles On Leather Seat Surface
- A/T - Intermittent Engine No Start In PARK
- Body - Seal Plate Hangs Down Due To Missing/Loose Nuts
- Lighting - Insects In Rear LED Combination Lamp
- Body - Rust On Rear Door Glass Guide
- Lighting, Interior - Noise From Map Lamp While Driving/Idling
- Engine - Squeak From Engine Compartment
- Steering - Steering Wheel Off Center, No Pull Or Drift
- Superceded Bulletins
- 0902812 - 08/10/12
- 0102112 - 07/17/12
- Lighting - Insects In Rear Combination Lamp
- Interior/Lighting - Noise From Map Light While Driving
- Instruments - Navigation/Multi-Info. Display Parts Info.
- Cell Phone - Bluetooth Hands Free Troubleshooting
- Instruments - Navigation/Multi-Information Display Service Inf
- Suspension - Strut/Shock Replacement Guidelines
- Engine Controls - Mass Air Flow Sensor Insp. Procedure
- Engine - Squeak Noise On Acceleration/Shifting
- A/T FW6A-EL - Fluid Requirements
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- Instruments - Navigation/Multi-Information Display Service Info
- Cell Phone - Bluetooth Hands Free Troubleshooting
- Steering/Suspension - Rattle Noise From Rear Stabilizer
- Engine Controls - Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Inspection
- Interior - Poor Upper Dash Surface Appearance
- Steering - Steering Wheel Off Center When Driving Straight
- Audio System - No Audio Output
- Interior/Brakes - Crack On Parking Brake Lever Cover
- Restraints - Passenger Air Bag Indicator (PAD) Information
- Suspension - Rear Shock Absorber Creaking Noises
- Electrical - Battery Maintenance Information
- Electrical - Battery Testing Procedures
- Steering - Stick-Slip Noise In Cold Temperatures
- ABS/TCS - MIL ON With DTC C0051:2F/C1938/U0422:00/U0428
- ABS/TCS/DSC - Clunk/Bang/Jolt From Front Of Vehicle At Take-Off
- Interior - Wrinkles On Leather Seat Surface
- Body - Paint Damage Repair Guide
- A/T - Intermittent Engine No Start In PARK
- Exhaust System - Excessive Sulfur Odors
- Body - Seal Plate Hangs Down Due To Missing/Loose Nuts
- Lighting - Insects In Rear LED Combination Lamp
- Brakes - Judder/Dragging Diagnostic Information
- Body - Rust On Rear Door Glass Guide
- A/T - Cooler Line Flushing Procedures
- Suspension - Shock Absorber/Strut Replacement Guidelines
- Lighting, Interior - Noise From Map Lamp While Driving/Idling
- Lighting - Condensation In Front/Rear Combination Lamps
- Engine - Squeak From Engine Compartment
- Lighting - Excessive Condensation In Headlamps
- Steering - Steering Wheel Off Center, No Pull Or Drift
- A/T - ATF Applications
- Interior - Proper Floor Mat Usage And Installation
Factory Service Tools
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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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