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July 20, 2018 Service bulletin

Electrical concern and/or multiple dtc's due to aftermarket device

Mazda technical service bulletin MT-004-18 for 2007-2018 Mazda MAZDA3, 2013-2018 Mazda CX-5 and 2007-2018 Mazda MAZDA6 and others.

Bulletin number
MT-004-18
Component
Electrical system
Summary
ELECTRICAL CONCERN AND/OR MULTIPLE DTC'S DUE TO AFTERMARKET DEVICE: If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal Workshop Manual diagnosis. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Ask the customer if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Below are a couple of examples of unusual electrical concerns caused by aftermarket devices.

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