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Engine - Upper Engine Buzzing Noise

Bulletin No: 01-018/10
Last Issued: 03/24/2010

Subject:
BUZZ NOISE - UPPER ENGINE

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2001-2009 B4000

2010 B4000 (Canada only)

DESCRIPTION

Some vehicles may exhibit a buzz noise from the upper engine at about 1900 RPM under light load acceleration.

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

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer concern.





2. Prior to following normal diagnostics, check the fasteners (A) that attach the ignition coil bracket to the intake manifold for proper torque.

a. If the bolts are found torqued under 89 lb-in. (10 N.m), proceed to Step 3.

b. If the bolts are found to be torqued correctly, this procedure does not apply and follow normal diagnostics.

3. Torque both ignition coil bracket to intake manifold bolts to 89 lb-in. (10 N.m). Then tighten an additional 45 degrees.

4. Verify repair.

WARRANTY INFORMATION





NOTE:

^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.

^ This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term. Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.





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