New TSB for MSP3/6/CX-7

[LM]

Found this on 6club. I know i have this issue...:(



TSB: 01-043/07

MULTI-MODEL - VARIABLE VALVE TIMING NOISE WHEN STARTING ENGINE

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2007 Mazdaspeed3 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1BK******742222 (produced before April 1, 2007)
2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1 GG******109660 (produced before April 1, 2007)
2007 Mazda CX-7 vehicles with VINs lower than JM3ER******166945 (produced before April 1, 2007)


DESCRIPTION

When the engine is started, some vehicles may exhibit a loud ticking noise from the variable valve timing actuator at first start for a couple of seconds. This is caused by the lock pin of the variable valve timing actuator not fully engaging. Heat treatment has now been added around the hole of the variable valve timing rotor lock pin to prevent this from happening.


Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.


REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify customer concern.
2. Replace the variable valve timing actuator after the engine cools down. Refer to Workshop Manual section 01-10.
3. Do an engine flush and replace the oil filter with a new one to remove dust and metal particles from the engine.
4. Verify repair.

PART(S) INFORMATION

Part Number: L3K9-12-4X0B
Description: Variable Valve Timing Actuator
Qty.: 1


WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:
This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair. Refer to the Warranty Wizard for warranty term information.
Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
Warranty Type: A
Symptom Code: 82
Damage Code: 9C
Part Number Main Cause: L3K9-12-4X0B
Quantity: 1
Operation Number / Labor Hours::XXC0YXRX / 3.2 Hrs. (CX-7), 3.3 Hrs. (Mazdaspeed3), 3.6 Hrs. (Mazdaspeed6)

Copyright © Mazda North American Operations

[Storm]

Here is another TSB out for the MS3 for both 2007 and 2008 and it is also listed for the 2006 and 2007 MS6. Got the info from www.allworldauto.com


NHTSA Item Number: 10023313
Service Bulletin #: 0102206
Replacement #:
Vehicle/Equipment Make: MAZDA
Vehicle/Eqipment Model: MAZDASPEED3
Model Year:
Mfg Component Code: 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
Date of Bulletin: 2007-09-07
Date Added: 2007-11-14
Summary: FRONT CRANKSHAFT BOLT SERVICE WARNING. *NJ

[Colombia28]

'08 FTW! Not in that one either. But i do appear to be in the one Ashleigh posted. Ashleigh do you know if that TSB is something of great importance or it can wait say 900ish miles to my next oil change?

[Huzer21]

That second TSB is just a service warning. If you ever want to check out the TSBs, they are also listed online (and I've got a thread) at Finish Line Performance (http://www.finishlineperformance.com)

Here's the Crankshaft Bolt Service Warning (http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/miata/bulletin/01-040-07-1855.pdf) referenced above.

Here's the CMZC TSB thread: TSB Thread (http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=600)

[LM]

Well, mine is booked in for Tuesday to get the VARIABLE VALVE TIMING NOISE WHEN STARTING ENGINE tsb looked at.

Not sure about this new Service manager at Burt Mazda though (Yup, Ed went to another dealer)...time will tell.

[GR-8]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lightnin McQueen @ Mar 20 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=34199)</div>Well, mine is booked in for Tuesday to get the VARIABLE VALVE TIMING NOISE WHEN STARTING ENGINE tsb looked at.

Not sure about this new Service manager at Burt Mazda though (Yup, Ed went to another dealer)...time will tell.[/b]
Where'd Ed go? Is that why they been slacking? :lol:

[turbo99jetta]

Ed is still with us here at BURT just no longer with Mazda. He is over at the Subaru store.

This new guy doesn't seem like he is "all" there but that doesnt mean that the work should change, considering the same tech's are still here.

[Huzer21]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lightnin McQueen @ Mar 20 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=34199)</div>Well, mine is booked in for Tuesday to get the VARIABLE VALVE TIMING NOISE WHEN STARTING ENGINE tsb looked at.

Not sure about this new Service manager at Burt Mazda though (Yup, Ed went to another dealer)...time will tell.[/b]

Andy, at least that's who I've been dealing with this week. Seems ok so far.

[LM]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Huzer21 @ Mar 20 2008, 06:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=34250)</div>Andy, at least that's who I've been dealing with this week. Seems ok so far.[/b]
Ya kidding. I asked him about your car...he drew a blank. I just assumed you were working with one of the other guys....scary!!!

[Huzer21]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lightnin McQueen @ Mar 20 2008, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (index.php?act=findpost&pid=34287)</div>Ya kidding. I asked him about your car...he drew a blank. I just assumed you were working with one of the other guys....scary!!![/b]

That's scary. They only had it for 3 days!