Notices
RX-8 Discussion General discussion about the RX-8 that doesn't fit in one of the specialty forums.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Access port MazdaManiac

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 06-14-2016 | 10:07 AM
  #1  
Aweaver2112's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Access port MazdaManiac

Hey everyone I've searched around a bit and haven't been able to find a recent thread so here's my question. Does mazdamaniac still sell the access port? I notice his site is still up so I would assume so but I haven't seen any recent activity regarding it on here.
In your personnel opinion is it better to buy one from him or to buy one used off the classifieds here?
I need it so I can delete my check engine light for my emissions in a month so I need it in a decent amount of time. Anyways any feedback would be great!
Old 06-14-2016 | 11:35 AM
  #2  
wcs's Avatar
wcs
no agenda
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,210
Likes: 65
From: Ontario
Mazdamaniac is banned from RX8club.com

If you just want to "Mask" the cell a used one would be best IMO.
Note I said MASK it doesn't not delete the CEL (MIL).

This is important as distinction ... if you just need the light off to pass a visual inspection it should work.
If they actually hook a ODB diagnostic tool up ... you're mileage may very
Old 06-14-2016 | 02:47 PM
  #3  
Aweaver2112's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by wcs
Mazdamaniac is banned from RX8club.com

If you just want to "Mask" the cell a used one would be best IMO.
Note I said MASK it doesn't not delete the CEL (MIL).

This is important as distinction ... if you just need the light off to pass a visual inspection it should work.
If they actually hook a ODB diagnostic tool up ... you're mileage may very
So I have a gutted CAT and was under the impression from the multiple threads I've read that the Access Port not only masks the CEL but can also completely remove or shut off the trouble code that set it off? Because I well be having a computer plugged into my OBD to pass emissions
Old 06-14-2016 | 03:04 PM
  #4  
wcs's Avatar
wcs
no agenda
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 5,210
Likes: 65
From: Ontario
Interesting.
Well I've been wrong before.

If it does indeed work that way it will be good for me as well when I go for an eTest
Old 06-14-2016 | 03:23 PM
  #5  
Love_Hounds's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 434
Likes: 20
From: CT
If I remember correctly there are like three codes the CELs can be set to, enabled, masked, and disabled and people were setting it to "masked" which turned off the actual light for the CEL code, but the code still appeared when an OBDII was plugged in.


Also, could be wrong on this.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Zane98S14
SE RX-8 Forum
4
03-24-2019 03:10 PM
mac11
RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted
97
03-22-2017 11:13 AM
sologuy3
New Member Forum
6
05-21-2016 12:39 AM
Noct
New Member Forum
3
05-20-2016 10:03 AM
102nd7
RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted
0
05-15-2016 01:59 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:21 PM.