Service Bulletin

Mazda North American Operations
Irvine, CA 92618-2922

© 2014 Mazda Motor of America , Inc.

Subject:

Bulletin No:

09-006/14

Last Issued:

09/16/2014

MAZDA CONNECT FUNCTIONALITY CONCERNS AFTER MSP41

BULLETIN NOTE
• This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 09-006/14 , issued on 01/24/14, 03/25/14, 03/28/14, 04/23/14 ,
05/01 /14, and 06/05/14. The APPLICABLE MODEL(S)NINS , DESCRIPTION , REPAIR PROCEDURE, and
WARRANTY INFORMATION have been revised.
• Changes are noted below in Red beside the change bar.

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)NINS
2014-2015 Mazda3 vehicles (with MAZDA CONNECT Infotainment System, audio, Bluetooth) with VINs lower
than JM 1BM******228905 (produced before August 19, 2014) and all VINs starting with 3MZ (with versions
lower than 33)

DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may experience the symptoms mentioned below, which can be fixed with the latest software
update (Version 33.00.500A or later).
• The compass screen is displayed , even though the SD card is installed .
• Speed limit warning does not beep.
• The map screen moves,. even thoug h the veh icle is stopped .
• A strange triangle or square graphic appears on the navigation screen.
• Vehicle marker deviates from real position when GPS reception is weak.
• Album art does not display with iPhone plug·ged into USB port.
• No display in rear view monitor.
• The clock does not work during GPS reception .
• USS device is rebooted with a specific type of music.
• The volume level of the navigation voice cannot be muted when turned to zero.
NOTE: With Versions 31 and 33, to unmute the navigation voice (when turned to zero) , you have to go into
Navigation -> Settings-> Guidance Settings.
• Favorite settings (radio stations, navigation favorites , including HOME , Bluetooth pairing setting, sound
adjustment, route setting , and warning setting) are reset when the CMU is reprogrammed .
• For XM radio stations, favorites list displays only the channel numbers.
• Cannot make a call successfully using "Voice Recognition" in French.
• Sound skips when playing music through Bluetooth connection.
• The navigation route guidance is not played after pairing iPhone 4s.
• Voice recognition fails after importing contacts with special characters ($, #, etc) in the name (#MOM, $AM).
• The music volume bar is displayed while the navigation is guiding a trip.
• The compass screen is displayed, even though a SD card is inserted.
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CONSUMER NOTICE: The information and instructions in this bulletin are intended for use by skilled technicians. Mazda technicians utilize the proper tools/
equipment and take training to correctly and safely maintain Mazda vehicles. These instructions should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers." Customers
should not assume this bulletin applies to their vehicle or that their vehicle will develop the described concern . To determine if the information applies,
customers should contact their nearest authorized Mazda dealership. Mazda North American Operations reserves the right to atter the specifications and
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writing.

Bulletin No: 09-006/14

Last Issued: 09/16/2014

© 2014 Mazda Motor of Ameri ca , Inc.

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Sound is heard even though MUTE is selected.
The navigation screen is rebooted .
Navigation guidance is wrong due to loss of GPS signal.
The navigation system does not recognize the current location.
The radio screen is fuzzy and the commander switch does not operate.
Selecting a contact address causes the touchscreen to flash white.
A message "Invalid SD card" may appear on the center display while using the navigation system.
A black screen may be displayed while using the navigation system.
A blue screen may be displayed just after turning the ignition to ACC/ON.
The center display does not boot ,up with a black screen .
The center display may flicker while using WiFi connection.
The navigation system sound volume cannot be changed.
French pronunciation in voice guidance/wording of the navigation system is not correct.

NOTE: Mazda.is working to. make further improvements to the Mazda Connect Infotainment System software,
and may issue future software updates to improve system operation and performance. Software version updates can be found on MS3 under IDS/Infotainment.
Customers having any of these concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Verify customer concern.
2. Update MAZDA CONNECT with software version 33.00.500A or later using the instructions in TSB 09-0~4/13
- MAZDA SERVICE PROGRAM (MSP41)- MAZDA CONNECT INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM UPDATE
NOTE: With Versions 31 and 33, to unmute the navigation voice (when turned to zero) , you have td go fnto
Navigation -> Settings -> Guidance Settings.
3. Verify repair.

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Last Issued: 09/16/2014

Bulletin No: 09-006/14
© 20 14 Mazda Motor of America, Inc.

WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE:
This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.
This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term .
Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
SPECIAL CLAIM SUBMISSION INSTRUCTION:
Perform an eMDCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry on the VIN.
View the status of MSP41
If MSP41 for the vehicle shows status of "Open" input the warranty claim using MSP41 OPEN
information below. This will close the MSP41 .
If MSP41 for the vehicle shows status of "Closed" input the warranty claim using MSP41
CLOSED information below.
If the vehicle is not flagged for MSP41 , input the warranty claim using MSP41 CLOSED information below.
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Warranty Type
Process Number
Symptom Code
Damage Code
Part Number Main Cause
Quantity
Operation Number I Labor Hours:
NOTE:

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MSP41 OPEN

MSP41 CLOSED

A

A

AD027B

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99

61

99

9W

7777-SP-J31

5555-RP-CMU

0

0

XXK1 HXFX I 0.3 Hrs.

XX33VXFX I 0.3 Hrs.

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For repairs performed after the date of this TSB, Operation No. XX31VXFX (for Version 31 .00.100) will
no longer be accepted.

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