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2016 Mazda RX-8 TSBs

20 Technical Service Bulletins across 10 categories

Body & Paint

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10213456

Mazda Technical Service Bulletins March 2016 Some vehicles may exhibit the inner cloth (A) falling down at the rear...

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end causing a poor appearance and obstructing the view of the back window.

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Some vehicles may exhibit the inner cloth (A) falling down at the rear end causing a poor appearance and obstructing the...

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view of the back window.

10186320

Windshield washer fluid change - Factory filled windshield washer fluid has been changed to an ethanol type (yellow...

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color) instead of athe conventional methanol type (blue color). This change is for European compliance Mazda has decided to make the change for all markets.

10177847

When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention,...

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remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).

Other

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10232299

Speedometer replacement procedure

10186703

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer

10186263

MAZDA Mobile start (MMS) cannot communicate with vehicle

Lighting

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10213430

Excessive condensation or water within the headlamp assembly caustion

10213421

Condensation/Fog in front and rear combination lights

10213326

Mazda guidelines for factory scheduled maintenance

Electrical

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10213427

HandsFree bluetooth module and/or text messaging troubleshooting procedure

10188016

This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to...

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deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.

10188015

The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing.

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If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.

Transmission

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10213410

MultiModel (equipped with skyactivdrive) ATF color deterioration New vehicle automatic transmission fluid (ATF) color is blue.

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As the vehicle mileage increases, the ATF color changes. The color change does not affect vehicle performance.

10185835

Multi-Model - Clutch Slippage or Smell after Clutch Disc Replacement

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

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10213465

Maintenance.

Air Bags & Safety

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10185837

TAKATA recalls for Air bag

Software & Calibration

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10185834

Mulri-Model (Equipped with Mazda connect) - DTC U0323/U0423/U3000 Cannot be deleted (Update)

Engine

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10170661

In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.

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NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealers responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mileage. Prior to speedometer removal, complete the information required on the Speedometer Replacement Label. Labels can only be ordered through Mazda eStore. In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazdas vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is allowing all Mazda dealers to utilize a third party, SPECMO Enterprises, Inc., for Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) odometer setting service. With the use of SPECMOs services, it is possible that the odometer will be set between 10 to 31 miles over the odometer mileage at the time of replacement for both warranty and customer pay repairs. Please make sure that the customer is aware that there may be a slight variance to the odometer, in which case the customer may have to accept the slightly higher mileage. Since odometer setting service is not part of the warranty repair, it is not warrantable nor required, but optional. However, Mazda Warranty policy provides after- warranty assistance (AWA) or DSA that can be utilized to cover this service expense.

Steering

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10101062

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER MORE THAN 3 EVEN WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A FLAT ROAD.