Emissions - Underhood Ticking Noise at 900-1,200 RPM

TSB: 01-012/07

2005-2006 MAZDA6 3.0L - TICKING NOISE FROM PURGE VALVE

NOTE:
This bulletin replaces 01-049/06. Please update your records accordingly.

BULLETIN NOTE
This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 01-049/06, issued on 11/17/06. The WARRANTY INFORMATION has been revised.

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2005 - 2006 Mazda6 3.0L vehicles produced before October 10, 2006

DESCRIPTION

On some vehicles, a ticking noise can be heard in the vehicle cabin during slow acceleration between 900 - 1200 RPM. Due to purge valve operation, located on bulkhead) vibration may occur and transmit noise into the vehicle cabin through the bulkhead and dash panel. As a mass-production improvement, the length and diameter of the rubber mount was increased, and the rubber was hardened. The purge valve hoses were also lengthened.

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

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify customer concern.

2. Replace purge valve installation rubber mount and purge valve hoses with modified parts.





3. Verify repair.





PART(S) INFORMATION





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.





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