Showing posts with label left bank. Show all posts
Showing posts with label left bank. Show all posts

Thursday, June 3, 2010

2001-2008 Mazda Tribute 3.0L Chamshaft Ticking Noise Service Bulletin

This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 01-032/06, issued on 10/12/2006. The APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/ VINS, DESCRIPTION, REPAIR PROCEDURE, and WARRANTY INFORMATION have been revised. Some vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine may exhibit a ticking noise from the left bank cylinder head while the engine is running at normal operating temperature. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure. Use the table below to select the correct repair for the applicable model.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

2002 Toyota Tacoma Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction

Each knock sensor is fitted to the right bank and left bank of the cylinder block to detect engine knocking. This sensor contains a piezoelectric element which generates a voltage when it becomes deformed, which occurs when the cylinder block vibrates due to the knocking. If engine knocking occurs, ignition timing is retarded to suppress it.