onyx8

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Mine made it cuz I was under 50k miles.

Kaiser bun

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hmmm i might have to call Mazda and see because i got 39k on my 06 and i am headed to the nearest mazda dealer this weekend so we will see.

ken-x8

B-B is 4 years, 50K through '06.

I've had my light come on twice. Did it last summer, and the coolant really was low: down near the bottom of the reservoir. Topped it with FL-22, and have not lost a drop since then, so it was probably low from when I got the car. I'm somewhat embarrassed that I had never checked it for two years.

Last week it came on as I took my favorite on ramp at my favorite speed. Went off as soon as I shifted to 4th and slowed to merge with traffic. Coolant was full, and it hasn't come on since. If it comes on after my B-B is over, I'll just unplug it.

Ken

Kaiser bun

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Ya i got a quote of about $300 after tax and labor... bunch of crap so if i'm under warranty i will get it fixed but no way in hell i am paying that when i can just unplug it...

Kaiser bun

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So anyways, i called mazda and they said i still have the warranty, then i later called the dealer and he confirmed it. The next question is will he have to see the light go on? as in go on the highway with me for 10 min? or will the car have the codes saved?

ilovemy8

i was told that the water pump is crap on the 04 which i have and which my light does come on and **** me the hell off!!!

Jedi54

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the water pump isn't the greatest design but is easily remedied with the Mazmart water pump.
much better.

double check and make sure your coolant is topped off.
could be a sensor failure?

CarAndDriver

Yeah, I was fortunate to get the former 4/50K warranty. I will run out of the 4 years before the miles limit. I am hoping that anything that falls apart will fall apart before the end of the year.

My car's coolant light was not on when I took it in and they replaced it. I have a feeling they can read the codes and it is a common issue. Just mention that you have read online that the bottle and sensor tend to be problematic.

Kaiser bun

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K thanks, got the appointment for 3:00 pm tommorow, we will see what happens.

Kaiser bun

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Well got it replaced at no charge other then the $20 to overnight it considering i needed to get it this weekend. I too have the part number M so... lets hope this one is the golden one that doesnt break.

VTR_RX8

So how do you clean the sensor. What should I us to clean it; WD-40, Contact cleaner or any other solvents?

Kaiser bun

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Nice thread res and whats up with the blue text? Sorry i can't answer your question ;(

RotaryP7

My check engine coolant light has been popping out off and on the past few weeks. It stays on for like 20 seconds and then it disappears. I'm guessing I should add? This is weird since I just got an oil change and the dealer said they topped off on every fluid.. And the only problem I had was tires.

UrbanOcho

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invasion08

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Check the coolant level after you let the car sit for like 5 hrs or overnight. If the coolant level is at the Full mark then your sensor in the coolant tank is bad.

Vlaze

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RotaryP7

Alright, I'll do that.

UrbanOcho

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^ lol it seems like he posted the same question as a bazillion others already have posted on this thread

Kaiser bun

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haha ya rotary im assuming you have the same prob... malfunctioned sensor, i believe the one i have is still the best/newest one no problems at all with it since i got it fixed

RotaryP7

^ lol damn.. I'll need to call the dealer then.. Ugh..
btw, what do I say? .. What if they charge me?
This sucks.

Kaiser bun

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You are still under warranty right? Just tell them that you get a false low coolant light and that you have read and found out you are not the only one... I barely said anything and the bill was like $17 (overnight shipping)

RotaryP7

Interesting. I should be yes.

hughc

the problem with that is your 8 is a 06 the 07's are out of warranty unless they got the extended.
as far as the coolant bottle is concerned see my post https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...14&postcount=4

my tank problem was the float wouldn't float.

Kaiser bun

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thats why i asked him if he was under warranty, he said he should be... I wasnt sure because i know that it was the 06's that had a longer warranty then other years.

RotaryP7

Yea, I'm not under warranty anymore. It ended Nov 09. lol.. FML. I think it was 3 years or 50,000 miles. Hmm.. I only have like 21k miles. I'm still going to try the dealer first and see what they say..