Some vehicles may exhibit the headlights flickering when the vehicle is decelerating (by applying the...
Mazda technical service bulletin 01-019-13-2815 for 2012-2013 Mazda MAZDA3.
- Bulletin number
- 01-019-13-2815
- Component
- Exterior lighting: headlights
- Summary
- Some vehicles may exhibit the headlights flickering when the vehicle is decelerating (by applying the brakes) with the headlights on. This concern is caused by inadequate alternator output (controlled by the PCM) when the battery is under a heavy load. To correct the problem, the control logic of the PCM has been changed.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 67 complaints in the lights category.
Vehicles covered
- Mazda MAZDA3 2012-2013 20122013
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