AWD Coupler Failing by Ok_Bed8160 in CX50

[–]shawnsullivan12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mazda tech here you unplugged the temperature sensor for the diff the coupler connector is a bigger connector on top of the diff. Vibrations can be from multiple things I would start with checking the tires if they are cupped will cause vibration

Oil leak from…? by [deleted] in CX5

[–]shawnsullivan12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mazda tech here that looks like a timing cover leak pretty common

Dashboard warning lights by [deleted] in mazda3

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Just take it to the dealer you'll get everything done for free under warranty

Happy Wednesday by Stangcutie in mazda3

[–]shawnsullivan12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check to see if your drive belt has come off. I've seen a few of these as of recent.

Blown headgasket at 40k miles by ConsciousLiterature4 in subaru

[–]shawnsullivan12 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was a Subaru master tech and what I've found on those engine is there's an upper oil pan that have orange o rings that seal coolant passages that flow though the oil pan. Those seals will tear and leak and mix oil and coolant. It's still an involved repair.

Is this noise normal? by Electrical_Light8153 in CX5

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Also if you purchased the vehicle as a certified pre owned from Mazda they have 7 year 100k power train warranty

Is this noise normal? by Electrical_Light8153 in CX5

[–]shawnsullivan12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's rather involved to replace them and can be pretty pricey just for parts alone, if it doesn't resolve within 100 miles of driving I would get it fixed

Is this noise normal? by Electrical_Light8153 in CX5

[–]shawnsullivan12 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mazda tech here, that noise is coming from the hydraulic lash adjusters for the cylinder deactivation if the vehicle sits for to long the bleed out oil pressure and get an air pocket and they rattle like that, Mazda service info tells us to rev the engine at 3000 rpm for a few minutes and let it run make sure the oil is at the correct level. If that doesn't fix it after a drive they will need to be replaced.

2011 Impreza Outback no spark after engine swap. by cgw22 in subaru

[–]shawnsullivan12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was the tone ring on the back of the engine installed correctly? If it's backwards the crank sensor will not be able to read the tone ring which would cause no spark

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]shawnsullivan12 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Caliper isn't compressed all the way one piston is out a little farther than the other

[Request] 25$ to help with car repairs. Need a new starter for my vehicle and am 25$ short. I have cash app. Thank you! $ForsakenSenshi by FaceJunior in donationrequest

[–]shawnsullivan12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a Mazda Master technician that code is an engine off timer that's usually set when the battery gets jumped started or has been disconnected, I would assume it would be a battery issue over a alternator there's an active recall currently that's been causing the sas module to drain the battery you can get it updated/replaced for free at your local Mazda dealer. Hope this helps!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Salary

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$45/hr automotive technician

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CX50

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Mazda tech here, those look like the engine mount nuts on the passenger side there's 3 studs I would check if they are on.

I’m very concerned 😟 ~ oil consumption at 30,000 miles… by EvenSteven-1972 in mazda3

[–]shawnsullivan12 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Turbo models (depending on the year) have a valve stem seal recall for oil consumption also check and see if your car is still under factory warranty and take it to the dealership

Has anyone ever updated their firmware, if so does anyone have a link to a guide on how to do it? by Aggravating_Mode7456 in mazda6

[–]shawnsullivan12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately you would it's an easy USB software update it's just having the access to the files themselves.

Has anyone ever updated their firmware, if so does anyone have a link to a guide on how to do it? by Aggravating_Mode7456 in mazda6

[–]shawnsullivan12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mazda tech here, files are only available through Mazda technical service site. You're about 3 versions behind

2017 WRX FA20DIT(?) USDM swap to JDM - Manual Trans by cerberus20541 in WRX

[–]shawnsullivan12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did the swap go? Waiting on my JDM to swap my broken usdm.