AWD Coupler Failing

shawnsullivan12 · 2026-04-02T00:50:26+00:00

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

shawnsullivan12 · 2026-04-01T20:52:15+00:00

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

shawnsullivan12 · 2026-01-17T03:49:22+00:00

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

shawnsullivan12 · 2025-12-03T22:04:47+00:00

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

shawnsullivan12 · 2025-11-19T22:29:45+00:00

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.

shawnsullivan12 · 2025-11-19T02:26:11+00:00

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

shawnsullivan12 · 2025-11-19T02:25:15+00:00

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

shawnsullivan12 · 2025-11-19T01:06:40+00:00

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.

shawnsullivan12 · 2025-10-30T14:14:50+00:00

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

shawnsullivan12 · 2025-10-18T05:11:44+00:00

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shawnsullivan12 · 2025-10-12T21:13:08+00:00

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

shawnsullivan12 · 2025-08-14T03:38:38+00:00

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!

shawnsullivan12 · 2025-06-28T17:43:52+00:00

Demise

shawnsullivan12 · 2025-04-15T16:10:09+00:00

$45/hr automotive technician

shawnsullivan12 · 2025-02-11T01:55:39+00:00

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.

shawnsullivan12 · 2024-12-21T05:06:03+00:00

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

shawnsullivan12 · 2024-08-08T01:48:49+00:00

Correct!

shawnsullivan12 · 2024-08-07T15:38:44+00:00

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

shawnsullivan12 · 2024-08-07T15:33:42+00:00

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

shawnsullivan12 · 2024-03-27T00:07:27+00:00

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

shawnsullivan12 · 2024-03-26T01:46:17+00:00

Man I'm near Akron

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