Tools - SST Update Program #001
Bulletin No.: 001/94Issued: 7/5/94
Revised: 7/5/94
Category
ST
Applicable Model/s
1993 - 94 RX-7
1995 Millenia
Subject:
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SST UPDATE PROGRAM # 001
The revised portion of this bulletin is indicated by an asterisk(*) and change bar. Replace the original bulletin with this revised copy APPLICABLE MODELS/VINS All 1993 - 94 RX-7 Vehicles and All 1995 Millenia Vehicles
DESCRIPTION*
The Special Service Tool (SST) involved in this program is the RX-7 harness adapter (49FO-18-902). It was a Minimum Required Tool (MRT). This harness adapter has been discontinued by Mazda's tool vendor (America Kowa Seiki, Inc.) and has been replaced by a new harness adapter (49TO-18-902) which is applicable to both the RX-7 and the new 1995 Millenia. This new tool is now a MRT. The cost of this new harness adapter is $457.71. The visible difference between the two harness adapters is that the new harness adapter has an added power source (a cigarette plug adapter).
NOTE:[CHANGE]
You have already received the harness adapter for the 2.3L Millenia (Miller Cycle Engine) (P/N 49TO 18 906). This program will update your current RX-7 harness (P/N 49FO 18 902) for use on the 2.5L Millenia engine.
PARTS INFORMATION*[CHANGE]
Purpose of Program The purpose of this program is to offer your dealer an opportunity to have the old 49FO-18-902 harness adapter updated to the new 49TO-18-902 harness adapter specifications. The update includes the relabeling if the harness adapter with the new part number. Benefit Your dealer's cost for this update is $50.00 as opposed to purchasing the new harness adapter for $457.71. The result is a savings's of $407.71 to your dealer.
Program Implementation
1. Your Mazda Regional Office has an update harness adapter available to loan to you during the implementation of this program. Therefore, in the event your dealer has a need for the new harness adapter for a critical repair and you do not have one available, contact your regional office. They can loan an updated harness adapter to your dealer.
2. This program has been developed with a tracking system that will ensure the original harness adapter that your dealer submitted is the same one returned back to you.
3. Since Mazda cannot update all 900+ dealer harness adapters at once, the program will be implemented one region at a time. This will help alleviate potential confusion and delays. The table lists each regional office and the date their dealers will be sent a Fed Ex box for them to begin participating in the program. Be sure to note when your dealer will be shipped its Fed Ex box.
The program will take approximately seven weeks to complete. After that time, the program will be terminated and no further updates will be performed. Therefore, if your dealer does not responded to the program within 2 weeks of receipt of its box, or does not have a serviceable 49F0-18-902 harness adapter, you will automatically be shipped a new 49TO-18-902 harness adapter. Your parts account will then be billed $457.71.
4. Detailed Procedures:
STEP 1: MONDAY - A Fed Ex box is shipped (Economy - 2nd day) to your dealer on the implementation date illustrated in the above table. The box will contain an instruction/order form, return label with vendor's address, and a return Fed Ex box.
STEP 2: WEDNESDAY - Your dealer receives and unpacks the box. If your dealer elects to participate in the program, you:
A. Complete the instruction/order form and inserts into the return Fed Ex box with their old 49F0-18-902.
B. Complete the enclosed return label and applies it to the return box. The box is then sealed.
C. Your dealer telephones Fed Ex (800-238-5355) to pick-up the sealed box the next day (Thursday).
If your dealer elects not to participate in the program, disregard the box (see note below).
NOTE:
If 1) your dealer's old harness adapter is not received within 2 weeks of your receipt of the box, or
2) your old harness adapter is non-serviceable, a new harness adapter will be shipped to you. Your dealer's parts account will then be debited for $457.71.
STEP 3: FOLLOWING THURSDAY
Your dealer receives its updated harness adapter.
STEP 4: Your dealer's parts account is debited for $50.00.
If there are any questions regarding this program be sure to contact Special Tools Manager at (714) 442-6520.