Body - Water Accumulation In Footwells

Buttetin No: 09-046/10

Last Issued: 10/15/2010

SUBJECT:
WATER ACCUMULATION IN FOOTWELL/PLUGGED SOFT TOP DRAINS





BULLETIN NOTE

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

TYPE A VEHICLES: 2006-2007 MX-5 soft top models with VINs lower than JM1NC****7*131735 (produced before November 20, 2006)

TYPE B VEHICLES: 2007-2009 MX-5 soft top models with VINs between JM1NC****7*131736 (November 21, 2006) and JM1NC****9*203430 (March 1, 2009)

DESCRIPTION

Some vehicles equipped with the folding soft top may experience water accumulation in the foot wells due to the soft top drains becoming clogged with leaves and other debris.





As mass production changes:

- A filter has been added to the drain valve assembly to prevent leaves or other foreign substance from clogging the drain.

- Ribs have been added to the upper and lower valves of the drain valve assembly to prevent the valves (rubber flaps) from being forced out of position in the event compressed air is used to clear the drains from under the vehicle.

- A foam urethane filter has been established for the drain cover. Vehicles with clogged drains should have the drain assemblies updated as described in the following repair procedure, also included in this bulletin are maintenance tips for the customers to perform to ensure dependable operation of these drains.








REPAIR PROCEDURE








DRAIN COVER FILTER INSTALLATION














DRAIN VALVE REPLACEMENT








TYPE B VEHICLES





PARTS INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customers 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.











CONVERTIBLE TOP DRAIN MAINTENANCE TIPS (FOR CUSTOMER REFERENCES)