1st Flood this moring.
#1
1st Flood this moring.
Well, I quess I was thinking this would never happen to me, but, this morning
the car would not start, not even using any of the de-choking methods. Had to call a wrecker to get it to the dealer. I hope they replace the battery, starter, and plugs.
the car would not start, not even using any of the de-choking methods. Had to call a wrecker to get it to the dealer. I hope they replace the battery, starter, and plugs.
#2
Originally Posted by mjones53
Well, I quess I was thinking this would never happen to me, but, this morning
the car would not start, not even using any of the de-choking methods. Had to call a wrecker to get it to the dealer. I hope they replace the battery, starter, and plugs.
the car would not start, not even using any of the de-choking methods. Had to call a wrecker to get it to the dealer. I hope they replace the battery, starter, and plugs.
#3
Print this out and hand it to your service writer:
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...4-05-1448e.pdf
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...4-05-1448e.pdf
#5
Yes that is true. The issue is not whether you get the updates or not, it's whether you already have some/all of the updates installed. The VIN number indicates which updates are already be in your vehicle.
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Originally Posted by mjones53
Just got the call, and they did do all the updates, starter, battery, plugs and ECU program, I'll pick it up in the morning....
Any idea why it flooded on you? Strange weather? Someone else's mistake?
#12
Guys, I just got my '05 on a dealer blow out. Killer deal...however, I have been hearing about this "flooding issue" and I am unclear as to what exactly the problem is. It floods if you don't let it warm up and you try to restart? Is this a problem only with 2004s? or all of them? Help me out. I don't know when I'll be back this way so if you drop me an email I would appreciate it. Love the car though.
#13
Originally Posted by Jedi_ninja69
Guys, I just got my '05 on a dealer blow out. Killer deal...however, I have been hearing about this "flooding issue" and I am unclear as to what exactly the problem is. It floods if you don't let it warm up and you try to restart? Is this a problem only with 2004s? or all of them? Help me out. I don't know when I'll be back this way so if you drop me an email I would appreciate it. Love the car though.
Flooding CAN be an issue but Mazda seems to have found ways to try and reduce the instances: new CPU flashes, new starter, new plugs, new car battery. Just remember that if you start your car, you MUST let it warm up for at least 5 minutes before shutting it down. (to be on the absolute safe side) 2004's seemed to flood more often (originally) but with the upgrades from Mazda, the number of floods has decreased dramatically.
There are hundreds of threads on flooding but that was the short version.
(and I also saved you from getting flamed since most people would have yelled at you to search)
Damn....I should be a mod.
#14
Originally Posted by Jedi_ninja69
Guys, I just got my '05 on a dealer blow out. Killer deal...however, I have been hearing about this "flooding issue" and I am unclear as to what exactly the problem is. It floods if you don't let it warm up and you try to restart? Is this a problem only with 2004s? or all of them? Help me out. I don't know when I'll be back this way so if you drop me an email I would appreciate it. Love the car though.
Check the "Quick Tips" booklet that came with your car and you will see a "Short Trip Procedure", which you should follow if the engine has not run long enough to reach normal operating temp. Mazda has released a series of updates to older RX-8s that make flooding less likely and more recoverable. If your 2005 was built after March 2005 (check the driver's door jamb) then it has all the updates.
#15
You'll also flood your engine if you try to start it a couple times if the battery is dead. Don't ask me why or how, but I flooded my engine and that's how.
Also, the service guy says to me, "It's ok to drive it past 6k every now and then." I practically shot the Diet DP out of my nose when he said that. If he only knew how I drove......
Also, the service guy says to me, "It's ok to drive it past 6k every now and then." I practically shot the Diet DP out of my nose when he said that. If he only knew how I drove......
#16
Originally Posted by dazygirl415
Also, the service guy says to me, "It's ok to drive it past 6k every now and then." I practically shot the Diet DP out of my nose when he said that. If he only knew how I drove......
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