01-005/05 2003 & 2003.5 MAZDASPEED PROTEGE - HESITATION AND/OR INTERMITTENT STUMBLE UNDER ACCELERATION

Note: This bulletin supersedes the following TSB(s): 01-022/03. Please update your records accordingly.

BULLETIN NOTE

This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 01-022/03, issued on 10/06/03. The REPAIR PROCEDURE, CALIBRATION and WARRANTY INFORMATION have been revised.

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2003 and 2003.5 MAZDASPEED Protege

DESCRIPTION

A new calibration has been introduced to correct hesitation and/or intermittent stumble under acceleration. To correct this concern, reprogram the PCM of all MAZDASPEED Proteges using the following repair procedure.

NOTE: It is also recommended that the PCM reprogramming procedure be performed on all dealer stock of 2003 and 2003.5 MAZDASPEED Proteges prior to sale.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

  1. Reboot the WDS PTU to clear memory before reprogramming.

  2. Using WDS B27.4 or later software, reprogram the PCM to the latest calibration (refer to "Calibration Information" table) by following the "Module Reprogramming" procedure.

    NOTE:

  3. After performing the PCM reprogramming procedure, verify the repair by starting the engine and making sure there are no MIL illumination or abnormal warning lights present.

    NOTE:

  4. Place an "Authorized Modification" label (P/N 9999-95-AMDC-97) with the new calibration information near the Emission Control Information Label located on the hood or in the engine compartment.

CALIBRATION INFORMATION

 

New PCM Calibration Part Number

 

File name

 

3ALU-12A650-MC

 

QOAP4C0

NOTE: The PCM Calibration Part Numbers listed above are provided for PCM reprogramming purposes only. These are not necessarily the same Mazda part numbers used to order an actual PCM through the Mazda Parts System. It is not necessary to order a PCM as part of this repair procedure.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:

 

Warranty Type

 

A

 

Symptom Code

 

08

 

Damage Code

 

9W

 

Part Number Main Cause

 

MSP0-18-881

 

Quantity

 

0

 

Operation Number / Labor Hours:

 

XX575XRX / 0.8


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