New TSB 3/14/08
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However, being too cheap to spend $25 when buying a new car - especially when there are 16 entries???
#128
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4-
1. Transmission Vibration Dampner
2. Control arm check for part that can break
3. Install blanket over fuel tank so idiots that rev it forever while sitting still dont catch the car on fire. also a flash that cuts teh revs if it revs in neutral too long
4. The last one for the Vacuum check/replace engine stuff
1. Transmission Vibration Dampner
2. Control arm check for part that can break
3. Install blanket over fuel tank so idiots that rev it forever while sitting still dont catch the car on fire. also a flash that cuts teh revs if it revs in neutral too long
4. The last one for the Vacuum check/replace engine stuff
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fwiw:
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE:
• This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty
repair. Refer to the Warranty Wizard for warranty term information.
• Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
NOTE:
• This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty
repair. Refer to the Warranty Wizard for warranty term information.
• Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.
#134
My card is pink and it says I have a recall out standing. The service writer insists its this and it is not a TSB.
It looks like I will have to take it in so I'm on record of getting it done.
Need to make sure my warrenty is covered.
A friend of mine just had his rotor crack at 90k and got a new motor so...............
I'm going to play along and get it done.
It looks like I will have to take it in so I'm on record of getting it done.
Need to make sure my warrenty is covered.
A friend of mine just had his rotor crack at 90k and got a new motor so...............
I'm going to play along and get it done.
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I was told it's a TSB, but they did it for free since it fell under the emissions warranty coverage which goes up to 80k.
I did notice that my car wasn't a huge fan of the reflash at first once it was done. The first two times I started the car when trying to leave the dealership it died. After that for the first 30 miles or so when I'd push the clutch in it'd try to do the same thing. After that it's been fine, though. Another local RX-8 that had the reflash done did the same thing.
I did notice that my car wasn't a huge fan of the reflash at first once it was done. The first two times I started the car when trying to leave the dealership it died. After that for the first 30 miles or so when I'd push the clutch in it'd try to do the same thing. After that it's been fine, though. Another local RX-8 that had the reflash done did the same thing.
#137
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I just checked my profile at Mazdausa.com. It says there is a recall for the car that I don't recall seeing there 3/26/08 when I entered in some maintenance I'd done.
"There is a recall concerning: * RX-8 - Engine Lack Of Power"
There is no further information.
"There is a recall concerning: * RX-8 - Engine Lack Of Power"
There is no further information.
#141
If you go to the service bulletins at Rosenthal and open the MSP-16 bulletin, it specifically states that any 8 produced between April 10, 2003 through November 9, 2007 is affected. The MSP is to be performed whenever an 8 is brought in for routine servicing or with a lack of power complaint. I guess that eventually anyone in the applicable VIN range will be getting a postcard. On the other hand, you can always go in for an oil change and request the MSP and it is not a chargeable cost to the owner.
#143
Also, as I've said, unless it's already hot where you are, this is NOT something that must be done immediately:
"Some 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles may experience a lack of engine power and/or low/rough engine idle speed in high ambient temperatures. A revised PCM calibration is available which increases metering oil lubrication amount during engine start and changes ignition timing control during high ambient temperature conditions."
"Some 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles may experience a lack of engine power and/or low/rough engine idle speed in high ambient temperatures. A revised PCM calibration is available which increases metering oil lubrication amount during engine start and changes ignition timing control during high ambient temperature conditions."
#144
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I live in So Cal. I just had my 2005 done 45 min ago. My car is one of those lucky one that does not giving much troubles. I do drive the crap out of it though! Initial observation compare to prior is not much different. I will find out more in a couple of days if this new flash will help since the weather forecast that So Cal will be hot in the next day or so up to 90F, they said.
Last edited by benh; 04-10-2008 at 03:46 PM.
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Also, as I've said, unless it's already hot where you are, this is NOT something that must be done immediately:
"Some 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles may experience a lack of engine power and/or low/rough engine idle speed in high ambient temperatures. A revised PCM calibration is available which increases metering oil lubrication amount during engine start and changes ignition timing control during high ambient temperature conditions."
"Some 2004-2008 RX-8 vehicles may experience a lack of engine power and/or low/rough engine idle speed in high ambient temperatures. A revised PCM calibration is available which increases metering oil lubrication amount during engine start and changes ignition timing control during high ambient temperature conditions."
meh, I premix, I dont really care about this "recall/update"
I wait b4 my warranty expires.
#146
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Its good they are forcing the issue but a recall loose bad for resale.
I probably should complain of lak of power and get the TSB cleaning done.
Can I teust them to do it correctly without frying the CAT?
Any damage done may not be seen for months or years depending upon how much you drive.
I probably should complain of lak of power and get the TSB cleaning done.
Can I teust them to do it correctly without frying the CAT?
Any damage done may not be seen for months or years depending upon how much you drive.
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As far as I know any recall notice is going to come to you directly from Mazda, not your local dealer. So either their records show you missed some previously issued recall, or they are confused about this latest msp.
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No, no. I checked on the Mazda web site, and the engine lack of power MSP from 3/14 is a recall. I think that the dealer is probably being proactive in trying to get the car in. Good on the dealer.
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Question (I have searched and will search more, but I'm pressed for time right now since I'm waiting for a call back from the dealership): should the 2nd "Lack of Power" TSB (014/08 - with the de-carb service, etc.) be done if the car is experiecing lack of power and is it covered by the 60000 mile powertrain warranty? I can't see why it shouldn't be, but my car is a the dealership right now and all they will do is the MSP16 TSB and are refusing to do the other.
Last edited by DemonRX-8; 04-11-2008 at 02:38 PM.