2006 Mazda3i Timing Chain reset issue…Help!

[obiswill]

Hi All,

I need help. I have a 06 Mazda 3i that needed the timing chain reset. I took it to a shop and they messed it up. I subsequently took it to my local Mazda dealer and they diagnosed and told/showed me what went wrong. They mentioned to me that only a Ford/Mazda ase dealer had the key to reset those models of Mazdas. I have sued the previous mechanic shop in small claims court and the judge in the case told me she needed more information and/or to speak with a mechanic to explain about the key. None of the mazda mechanics will testify and they also won't write up a statement about the key.

Is there anyone here that knows where I can get that information and/or know a mechanic that can testify over zoom about the mazda key for resetting the timing chain? Any information provided would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[rick3478]

You'd have to explain it to me, too. The chain is a pretty basic part. There might be an adjustment for the tensioner. Or adjustable indexing on the cam sprocket(s). Or a longer shot - there are offset keys, straight or half-moon, available for cam sprockets. But I don't really know what you mean by "reset".
Or is it a software thing, with an RSA key or password to unlock some service mode parameter associated with cam position sensor? Being '06 I wouldn't have thought it would be that crazy yet.

 

[obiswill]

I don't know the key. I'm assuming the tensioner. I'm just relaying the information the Mazda tex shared with me/ It was also confirmed via another Mazda mechanic. I know they stopped using that key after the 07 or 08 models