Seems that the Major problem with the RX-8 so far is...

08-15-2003, 05:26 PM

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Seems that the Major problem with the RX-8 so far is...

...The oil warning light. I get the feeling that the oil warning light comes on after a few hundred miles or so. Am I right?

Hopefully this problem will be fixed by the time I purchase the 2005 model 8.

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08-15-2003, 05:29 PM

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It's an on-again off-again thing. The first time I saw it I freaked out and pulled into the first gas station and checked the levels. After coming here, it's just a 'tad' touchy and I think at some point it will be remedied by Mazda, but we have more pressing issues (missing power at the top end?) that most are concerned with

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08-15-2003, 06:03 PM

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Herc, Just curious.....What "rework" sticker do you have? I have 1 hand written sticker with both the FO3 and FO4 mods. No oil light here.

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08-15-2003, 06:08 PM

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What do you mean by re-work sticker?

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08-15-2003, 06:10 PM

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Most all of us have a port "rework sticker. It has a code for what they did, but no 0ne seems to know what it stands for.

this link will help on where to find it.

http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7353

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08-15-2003, 06:12 PM

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From what I am finding.......there are 3 different port mods, ending in FO2 FO3 and FO4. I'm very interesred in finding out what "rework" was done to our cars

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08-15-2003, 06:12 PM

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I will take a look later.. my legs are in serious pain today so I've been kinda relaxing all day. Getting stuck in NYC for hours on end your feet will do that :P

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08-15-2003, 06:14 PM

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Also being discussed....here

http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8955

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08-16-2003, 07:04 AM

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There are numerous people reporting air conditioner problems. From the warm temperature and the constant cycling from warm to a slightly cooler temperature.
I consider air temperature of 50 degrees coming out the air condition vents a problem. All a/c repair manuals state normal is 35-40 degrees for the vent temperature.

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08-17-2003, 06:13 PM

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I took my rx8 into the dealer about this low oil light problem after about 1500 miles. They said that Mazda is shipping a new oil pan baffle and sensor to all of the dealerships to install in the already purchased rx8s. Apparently the oil sloshes around a lot and that causes the light to flicker occassionally.