Engine - Noise/Smell/Overheating/Charge Lamp ON
01-003/052004-2005 MAZDA3 - DRIVE BELT TENSIONER
PULLEY BREAKAGE / CHARGING WARNING LIGHT ON /
OVERHEATING
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2004-) 2005 Mazda3, manual transmission only with VINs lower than JM1BK**** 51 231767
(produced before October 1, 2004)
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may experience any of the following symptoms:
^ Unusual noise and/or smell from the engine compartment
^ Charging system warning light is ON
^ Overheating
This may be caused by a faulty drive belt auto tensioner pulley.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicles repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Inspect drive belt auto tensioner pulley for damage.
^ If damage, replace with modified part according to Workshop Manual (section 01-10 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT).
NOTE:
The A/C belt and drive belt must also be replaced at the same time. Be sure to order all 3 parts.
2. Verify repair.
PART(S) INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair. Refer to the SRT microfiche for warranty term information.
^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
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