Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 MAZDA5 are official communications between Mazda & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
SOME VEHICLES EXHIBIT BRAKE RELATED CONCERNS SUCH AS BRAKE NOISE, BRAKE JUDDER OR BRAKE DRAGGING. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT FOR ANY ONE OF THESE SYMPTOMS, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO UNDERSTAND WHY SYMPTOMS MAY ... Read More »
SOME VEHICLES EXHIBIT BRAKE RELATED CONCERNS SUCH AS BRAKE NOISE, BRAKE JUDDER OR BRAKE DRAGGING. IF YOU ENCOUNTER A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT FOR ANY ONE OF THESE SYMPTOMS, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO UNDERSTAND WHY SYMPTOMS MAY ... Read More »
Some vehicles exhibit brake related concerns such as brake noise, brake judder or brake dragging. If you encounter a customer complaint for any one of these symptoms, refer to the following information to understand why symptoms may ... Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT A SLIGHT CLUNK/BANG/BUZZ NOISE OR JOLT FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONCERN WILL MOST LIKELY OCCUR DURING THE VEHICLES FIRST FORWARD MOVEMENT AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. Read More »
THERE IS A CONCERN THAT SOME WATER PUMPS ARE BEING REPLACED THAT ARE NOT FAULTY, DUE TO SIGNS OF A VERY SMALL COOLANT LEAK FROM THE BLEED HOLE. Read More »
IF AN ENGINE ASSEMBLY IS REPLACED AFTER A CATASTROPHIC INTERNAL MECHANICAL FAILURE, CLEAN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD INTERNALLY BEFORE INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT ENGINE ASSEMBLY. Read More »
IF AN ENGINE ASSEMBLY IS REPLACED AFTER A CATASTROPHIC INTERNAL MECHANICAL FAILURE, CLEAN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD INTERNALLY BEFORE INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT ENGINE ASSEMBLY. Read More »
ALWAYS BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID WHEN REPLACING ATF. USING THE WRONG ATF MAY CAUSE SHIFT QUALITY COMPLAINTS OR MAY EVEN DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION. Read More »
ALWAYS BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID WHEN REPLACING ATF. USING THE WRONG ATF MAY CAUSE SHIFT QUALITY COMPLAINTS OR MAY EVEN DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION. Read More »
ALWAYS BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID WHEN REPLACING ATF. USING THE WRONG ATF MAY CAUSE SHIFT QUALITY COMPLAINTS OR MAY EVEN DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION. Read More »
When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the headlamp unit, first determine if all the bulb sockets (including O-ring), seals and covers are present and correctly installed. Read More »
WHEN REPROGRAMMING A CONTROL MODULE, ALWAYS USE THE GR-8 BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM POWER SUPPLY MODE. IF NOT USED, THE CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING MAY FAIL DUE TO A WEAK VEHICLE BATTERY. Read More »
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. Read More »
In an effort to achieve a higher level of Customer Experience and retain the value of Mazda's vehicles, MNAO Warranty Operations is? 2017 Mazda North American Operations, U.S.A. Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY AN OBSTRUCTION OF THE FRONT AND/OR REAR LIGHT SENSOR(S) (E.G. HANGING A PARKING PERMIT FROM THE MIRROR). Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF CONDENSATION/FOG INSIDE THE FRONT OR REAR COMBINATION LIGHTS. THE RECENT NEW MODELS HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A CLEAR LENS WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SYMPTOM TO BE MORE NOTICEABLE, HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT AFFECT THE ... Read More »
When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the headlamp unit, first determine if all the bulb sockets (including O-ring), seals and covers are present and correctly installed. Read More »
Take caution when cleaning plastic headlight lenses. Damage can occur when using some cleaners that contain strong acid, alkaline cleanser or organic solvent. Read More »
WHEN DEALING WITH CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION AND/OR WATER WITHIN THE HEADLAMP UNIT, FIRST DETERMINE IF ALL THE BULB SOCKETS ARE PRESENT AND CORRECTLY INSTALLED. IN MOST CASES YOU WILL FIND THAT THE BULB SEAL NO. Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF CONDENSATION/FOG INSIDE THE FRONT OR REAR COMBINATION LIGHTS. THE RECENT NEW MODELS HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A CLEAR LENS WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SYMPTOM TO BE MORE NOTICEABLE, HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT AFFECT THE ... Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF CONDENSATION/FOG INSIDE THE FRONT OR REAR COMBINATION LIGHTS. THE RECENT NEW MODELS HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A CLEAR LENS WHICH CAN CAUSE THE SYMPTOM TO BE MORE NOTICEABLE, HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT AFFECT THE ... Read More »
When dealing with customer complaints of excessive condensation and/or water within the headlamp unit, first determine if all the bulb sockets (including O-ring), seals and covers are present and correctly installed. Read More »
SOME AUTOMOTIVE CLEANING PRODUCTS CONTAIN STRONG ACID OR ALKALI. WHEN THESE TYPES OF CLEANERS ARE USED TO CLEAN THE WHEELS ON MAZDA VEHICLES, THE CHEMICALS CONTENTS PENETRATE THE CLEAR COATING OF THE WHEEL SURFACE AND DAMAGE THE PAINT ... Read More »
Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint ... Read More »
RAISING A VEHICLE WITH A JACK CAN BE DANGEROUS IF NOT DONE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE CAN SLIP OFF THE JACK AND SERI-OUSLY INJURE SOMEONE. IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION, SOME IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE OWNER?S MANUAL. Read More »
WHEN DEALING WITH CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION AND/OR WATER WITHIN THE HEADLAMP UNIT, FIRST DETERMINE IF ALL THE BULB SOCKETS ARE RESENT AND CORRECTLY INSTALLED. IN MOST CASES YOU WILL FIND THAT THE BULB SEAL NO. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BLUETOOTH? HANDS-FREE AND/OR TEXT MESSAGING RELATED CONCERNS. TO IMPROVE THE HANDLING OF BLUETOOTH? HANDS-FREE AND/OR TEXT MESSAGING CUSTOMER CONCERNS, MAZDA CRE-ATED A SPECIAL SERVICE AND PARTS EXCHANGE PROGRAM ... Read More »
WHEN INSTALLING A NAVIGATION SD CARD, CONFIRM THAT THE CARD IS UNLOCKED. ALSO, MAZDA DOES NOT RECOMMEND SWAPPING NAVIGATION SYSTEM SD CARDS FROM ONE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER FOR TESTING. Read More »
WHEN INSTALLING A NAVIGATION SD CARD, CONFIRM THAT THE CARD IS UNLOCKED. ALSO, MAZDA DOES NOT RECOMMEND SWAPPING NAVIGATION SYSTEM SD CARDS FROM ONE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER FOR TESTING. Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A RATTLE TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A LOOSE SPARE TIRE JACK. Read More »
USE THE FOLLOWING REPAIR PROCEDURE TO MINIMIZE THE NEED TO REPLACE THE CATALYST CONVERTER/EXHAUST PIPE WHEN REMOVING OXYGEN SENSORS AND/OR AIR FUEL RATIO SENSORS. Read More »
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS RECEIVED MANY REQUESTS FROM OUR DEALERS ASKING US TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL ON-CAR BRAKE LATHES AS AN OPTION FOR MNAO AUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT. Read More »
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER?S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTEN-TIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. Read More »
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF SIGNS OF OIL ON THE STRUTS OR SHOCK ABSORBERS. IN MOST CASES THE OIL THAT IS PRESENT IS NORMAL, AND A RESULT OF THE OIL THAT REMAINS ON THE SHAFT DURING THE NORMAL SWEEPING PROCESS OF THE SHAFT SEAL. Read More »
HANDS-FREE BLUETOOTH MODULE AND/OR TEXT MESSAGING TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE AND/OR TEXT MESSAGING RELATED CONCERNS. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BLUETOOTH? HANDS-FREE AND/OR TEXT MESSAGING RELATED CONCERNS. TO IMPROVE THE HANDLING OF BLUETOOTH? HANDS-FREE AND/OR TEXT MESSAGING CUSTOMER CONCERNS, MAZDA CRE-ATED A SPECIAL SERVICE AND PARTS EXCHANGE PROGRAM ... Read More »
WHEN REPLACING THE SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO UNIT (OR A MAZDA CONNECT TUNER AND AMP UNIT (TAU)) WITH REPLACEMENT TUNER FOR ANY REASON, A CALL MUST BE MADE TO INFORM SIRIUSXM OF THE EXISTING RADIO ID AND THE NEW/ REPLACEMENT SAT RADIO ID AS ... Read More »
WHEN DEALING WITH CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF EXCESSIVE CONDENSATION AND/OR WATER WITHIN THE HEADLAMP UNIT, FIRST DETERMINE IF ALL THE BULB SOCKETS ARE PRESENT AND CORRECTLY INSTALLED. IN MOST CASES YOU WILL FIND THAT THE BULB SEAL NO. Read More »
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. Read More »
ALWAYS BE SURE TO USE THE CORRECT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID WHEN REPLACING ATF. USING THE WRONG ATF MAY CAUSE SHIFT QUALITY COMPLAINTS OR MAY EVEN DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION. Read More »
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT BLUETOOTH? HANDS-FREE AND/OR TEXT MESSAGING RELATED CONCERNS. TO IMPROVE THE HANDLING OF BLUETOOTH? HANDS-FREE AND/OR TEXT MESSAGING CUSTOMER CONCERNS, MAZDA CRE-ATED A SPECIAL SERVICE AND PARTS EXCHANGE PROGRAM ... Read More »
TO IMPROVE HANDLING OF CUSTOMER CONCERNS WITH HANDS-FREE (BLUETOOTH) VEHICLE SYSTEMS, MAZDA LAUNCHED A NEW SERVICE PROCEDURE AND PART EXCHANGE PROGRAM EFFECTIVE FEB. 08, 2010 ON APPLICABLE VEHICLES. Read More »
IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE LISTED BELOW WHEN REPLACING A SPEEDOMETER.NOTE:?MAZDA VEHICLES ARE MANUFACTURED WITH TAMPER-PROOF SPEEDOMETERS. Read More »
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER USE OF THE DRIVER?S FLOOR MAT TO AVOID ANY POTENTIAL INTERFERENCE WITH THE FOOT PEDALS. Read More »
A MUSTY/MILDEW TYPE ODOR MAY COME FROM THE VENTS WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM IS OPERATING. IT IS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN THE A/C IS FIRST TURNED ON. Read More »
