Mazda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Multiple Junction Connector: Customer Interest
Wiring Harness - Various Driveability Concerns

Bulletin No.: 009/00
Issued: 05/19/00
Revised:

Section
01

Applicable Model/s
1998-1999 B-Series

Subject
VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS CAUSED BY CHAFED WIRE HARNESS

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VIN(s)
All 1998-1999 B-Series.

DESCRIPTION

Some vehicles may exhibit various driveability concerns, including:

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Hard start

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Engine hesitation

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Rough or unusual rolling idle

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Lack of power

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Slight engine surge

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Slight RPM fluctuation at various speeds

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Engine knock

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Engine stumble

These conditions may be caused by an electrical wiring harness that is chafed by the under carriage around/under the driver's seat area.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1.

Verify customer concern