Recall for '04 RX-8
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Recall for '04 RX-8
Just FYI guys, if you haven't gotten it done yet. Mazda put a recall out for the passenger side airbags and an upgrade for the PCM (i think that's the thing) to improve fuel economy and give a little boost to low end power. I had both performed today. Needless to say, I saw a little bit better response in the low end of the RPM spectrum. I'll post about the added fuel economy once I burn through this tank of gas.
I've got the work order out in the car, so I'll edit this in a bit to tell you all what the recall numbers are. Enjoy.
I've got the work order out in the car, so I'll edit this in a bit to tell you all what the recall numbers are. Enjoy.
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No I didn't. I brought it into the dealer because I was only getting 12-13mpg even with keeping the RPM's under 5k and driving with DSC and Traction Control off. When your dealer runs your VIN their computer should come up with a list of recalls that need to be performed for your vehicle.
ETA on those recall numbers is about 5 min
ETA on those recall numbers is about 5 min
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Really? I just bought my RX-8 in July '04. I'm surprised they weren't performed already. Well, here's a list of what they did to my 8:
Perform Recall MSP04 Engine No Start, Lack of Power.
Perform Recall 1604B Passenger Front Air Bag.
I guess if you haven't had them done, get them done, or at least call the dealer and ask.
Perform Recall MSP04 Engine No Start, Lack of Power.
Perform Recall 1604B Passenger Front Air Bag.
I guess if you haven't had them done, get them done, or at least call the dealer and ask.
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Originally Posted by Elara
You're a bit late- the recall notifications were sent out way back around February.... there shouldn't even be any 8s out there without this work already completed.
Speaking of 10K miles -- is there anything besides the oil change that I should make sure they do?
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Originally Posted by philodox
Really? I just bought my RX-8 in July '04. I'm surprised they weren't performed already. Well, here's a list of what they did to my 8:
Perform Recall MSP04 Engine No Start, Lack of Power.
Perform Recall 1604B Passenger Front Air Bag..
Perform Recall MSP04 Engine No Start, Lack of Power.
Perform Recall 1604B Passenger Front Air Bag..
Regards,
Gordon
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Originally Posted by Mugatu
Holy cow I thought this was a joke - welcome to 6 months ago.
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I never received the recall letter, but I learned about it as soon as it came out coz of this forum. Fortunately, it wasn't long before I would check in for my 3000-mile service.
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Originally Posted by philodox
Just FYI guys, if you haven't gotten it done yet....
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...ocs/index.html
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/technical-service-bulletins-tsbs-recalls-rx-8-a-14453/
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
JULY '04 OMG Which lack luster dealership was this I ask? Unbelievable - those recalls were to be performed on all inventory.
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Same thing happened to me ... my lightning yellow was one of the first made and sat on the dealership floor for a long time ... I think build date was september 03 or so ... anyways , I bought it in april and No recalls were done ... it flooded .. brought it to 128 mazda and they said wtf ... none of the recalls were done lol , they did it to mine there tho , so then I was M flash happy 8)
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Really? I just bought my RX-8 in July '04.
This isn't unusual BTW. The RX-8 knowledge on this forum far exceeds that of most dealerships.
I urge you to check out the full list of TSB's and recall(s) that may apply to your vehicle. They're in the links posted by brothervoodoo above. The odds are high that there are several TSB's for your car that weren't done either.
Check out the DIY threads in the Tech Forum too. There's valuable info there that you'll never hear from any dealer, including low cost things you can do to protect your car (eg, oil cooler/radiator screens).
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Originally Posted by SpinninAgain!
If any dealer sold you an RX-8 in July '04 without doing this recall they broke the law. I'm sure they're nice people, but that doesnt guarantee they're competent.
This isn't unusual BTW. The RX-8 knowledge on this forum far exceeds that of most dealerships.
I urge you to check out the full list of TSB's and recall(s) that may apply to your vehicle. They're in the links posted by brothervoodoo above. The odds are high that there are several TSB's for your car that weren't done either.
Check out the DIY threads in the Tech Forum too. There's valuable info there that you'll never hear from any dealer, including low cost things you can do to protect your car (eg, oil cooler/radiator screens).
This isn't unusual BTW. The RX-8 knowledge on this forum far exceeds that of most dealerships.
I urge you to check out the full list of TSB's and recall(s) that may apply to your vehicle. They're in the links posted by brothervoodoo above. The odds are high that there are several TSB's for your car that weren't done either.
Check out the DIY threads in the Tech Forum too. There's valuable info there that you'll never hear from any dealer, including low cost things you can do to protect your car (eg, oil cooler/radiator screens).
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