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April 9, 2010 Service bulletin

Mazda: heavy steering effort with power steering malfunction indicator lamp on and DTC C1099

Mazda technical service bulletin SB-06-001-10 for 2007-2009 Mazda MAZDA3.

Bulletin number
SB-06-001-10
Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Summary
Mazda: heavy steering effort with power steering malfunction indicator lamp on and dtc c1099. Problem is caused by contamination of the system from such things as corrosion getting inside the power steering line, sticking in the power steering pump, and lowering the revolution speed.

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