"Mazda expects to recall RX-8s"
10-04-2006, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by chris howard
sorry about a little confusion there, looked at the wrong thread. I own a 2006 European edition and am wondering why no one has said anything about this recall.Is it the case for all rx8 models or did they fix the problem at any time
Here are the VIN ranges:
2004 RX-8 VIN range (JM1 FE17** 40 100053 - 140891)
2005 RX-8 VIN range (JM1 FE17** 50 140892 - 161178)
2006 RX-8 VIN range (JM1 FE17** 60 200012 - 206995)
10-04-2006, 12:39 PM
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thanks, I´LL HAVE TOO RUN OUT AN HAVE A LOOK. IF MAZDA HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS FOR SO LONG, DOES ANYONE THINK WE HAVE LEGAL RIGHTS FOR RECLAMATION OF TOTALLY NEW ENGINES. TEHY CERTAINLY SOLD ME MY CAR KNOWING FULL WELL ITS PROBLEMS WITHOUT NOTIFYING OR PUBLICISING ANYTHING
10-04-2006, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Huey52
I haven't received my letter yet here in the NorthEast, but my dealer went ahead and scheduled me for the recall next week along with a 6k oil change. Film at eleven ....
10-04-2006, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by LionZoo
The control freak that I am, I thought about not having them fill it up as I wouldn't know what octane they were using and what brand of gasoline either. I only use Shell or Chevron gas, and the thought of Arco in it would make me sad.
I only use Chevron as well because of the techron, but AAA did a test of many brands including the cheapies and found they were all indistinguishable in California. CA emissions rules are strict so there isn't much leeway when it comes to gasoline formulas apparently.
10-04-2006, 07:41 PM
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Just got mine ('05 w/15K mi) done at Phillips Mazda in Laguna Hills, CA (just a few miles down Hwy 5 from MNAO).
Made the appointment four days in advance. Took the car in dirty (but not disgustingly) with 1/2 tank of fuel, no letter. They verified the VIN was in the range for the recall.
Got a 6 as a loaner, no fuss and no BS about insurance deductibles. "Just fill it up before you bring it back."
They called the same evening: car got the flash and new plugs. When I got there it was out front, cleaner inside and out than when they originally delivered it (bought it off the same dealer's used lot w/5K on it), and a full tank. "Sign here and here, how did you like the 6?" and we were out the door.
Good on ya, folks!
Made the appointment four days in advance. Took the car in dirty (but not disgustingly) with 1/2 tank of fuel, no letter. They verified the VIN was in the range for the recall.
Got a 6 as a loaner, no fuss and no BS about insurance deductibles. "Just fill it up before you bring it back."
They called the same evening: car got the flash and new plugs. When I got there it was out front, cleaner inside and out than when they originally delivered it (bought it off the same dealer's used lot w/5K on it), and a full tank. "Sign here and here, how did you like the 6?" and we were out the door.
Good on ya, folks!
10-04-2006, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Duke15
I don't think you have taken every precaution in the manual if you are filling it up with 89 octane. Mine requires 91 octane.
The manual recommends 91 octane... that isn't even sold around here in my area. Also the manual says you can put no lower than 87 octane in the 8.
10-04-2006, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by chris howard
sorry about a little confusion there, looked at the wrong thread. I own a 2006 European edition and am wondering why no one has said anything about this recall.Is it the case for all rx8 models or did they fix the problem at any time
10-04-2006, 10:49 PM
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So the U.S. 8's got a differant PCM load in the beginning and things just got worse after that? Or are other parts of the world having the same problems too? Is this whole thing a mistake that could have been prevented? Would it have been better to have left them alone and just replaced the Cats if they failed? What do you think? ....Zoom44...,you are close to this thing.
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10-04-2006, 11:03 PM
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As far as I know no other country with high temp climates, Australia, South Africa etc, or Europe have the recall or any problems....
10-05-2006, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by hagar852
The manual recommends 91 octane... that isn't even sold around here in my area. Also the manual says you can put no lower than 87 octane in the 8.
10-05-2006, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BunnyGirl
My manual (06) makes no mention of 87 octane, just 91. Seems they may have changed it for the newer models.
10-05-2006, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Old Rotor
So the U.S. 8's got a differant PCM load in the beginning and things just got worse after that? Or are other parts of the word having the same problems too? Is this whole thing a mistake that could have been prevented? Would it have been better to have left them alone and just replaced the Cats if they failed? What do you think? ....Zoom44...,you are close to this thing.
Feel free to thank the EPA for effing up this car....emissions, cats, oil type.
10-05-2006, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by danielk015
i think that is similar to the strategy of recommending 5-20 for us... the 91 will get better gas mileage (supposedly) than the 87... the engine has not changed from 04-06, and 87 works well with a ton of people
10-05-2006, 04:05 PM
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just made an appointment to get my car inspected and was told about this recall...yet I never got anything in the mail.....so they'll be checking it out next week
10-05-2006, 08:40 PM
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Heard back from Mazda today.
They are replacing the starter coils after finding carbon built up inside them.
See what happens after that.
Only thing is I have no idea how long my car had been exhibiting the power loss problem, since I never drove my car WIDE OPEN all the time. So there is no telling how much damage my engine as encountered.
They are replacing the starter coils after finding carbon built up inside them.
See what happens after that.
Only thing is I have no idea how long my car had been exhibiting the power loss problem, since I never drove my car WIDE OPEN all the time. So there is no telling how much damage my engine as encountered.
10-05-2006, 09:37 PM
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I've been reading about all the ways people drive on here. I have to take my car in for the "test" in a couple weeks.. When I have time. But here goes. the way I drive. I start the car in the morning. let her warm up.. then I drive stop and go 7 miles to work. Park it.. GEt in it 11 hours later. start her up warm her up and drive 7 miles back home all back roads. nothing over 35. this since last May. before that I only drove 2 miles to work, and 2 miles back. I have a 04.. stick.. with just over 20,250 miles.. never hit red line.. shift between 3 and 4.. taken on trips about 150 miles.. never above 90 mph.. so never got the tack above 5k..... so i wonder if the test on my car will be a big F.... lol.. I'll let you all know. and i usually put shell premium in it.. but after reading all the post will switch..
10-05-2006, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by bluzclu
I've been reading about all the ways people drive on here. I have to take my car in for the "test" in a couple weeks.. When I have time. But here goes. the way I drive. I start the car in the morning. let her warm up.. then I drive stop and go 7 miles to work. Park it.. GEt in it 11 hours later. start her up warm her up and drive 7 miles back home all back roads. nothing over 35. this since last May. before that I only drove 2 miles to work, and 2 miles back. I have a 04.. stick.. with just over 20,250 miles.. never hit red line.. shift between 3 and 4.. taken on trips about 150 miles.. never above 90 mph.. so never got the tack above 5k..... so i wonder if the test on my car will be a big F.... lol.. I'll let you all know. and i usually put shell premium in it.. but after reading all the post will switch..
You need to remove the leash & the collar and let it run hard in the countryside for a whole afternoon. Now.
