Yesterday I used my dealer's website to submit a service request for next week. I wanted the N flash, the AC amplifier, a new battery, and the plastic clip on the centre console track to be replaced.

I got this e-mail back from them this morning:

What the hell? Is this true? Anyone else been told this?

 

Maybe they haven't upgraded their WDS system and need to download the lastest version to support the latest flash...

 

I'm not sure what all that means, but I know other people in Calgary have had the "N" flash from the same dealer...

 

What is an N Flash and what does it do ?
Is it just a Canada thing ?

 

Which dealer?...I had the flash done at Sunridge.

Keep us updated on the other stuff.

 

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/lastest-pcm-n-flash-more-power-54948/

North Hill...for some reason that's where I thought you had it done, too. hmmmm....

 

Well, I just called Sunridge and they can do it, so I've got an appt on Tuesday. Thanks for the info, rotten!

 

The N Flash was on hold back in January, so I didn't get it at my last visit at Kramer then - but it's not on hold anymore! North Hill might be having WDS problems...

(For idriverx8 - no, the PCM flashes are not a Canada thing, they apply to all RX-8 and most recently introduced Mazda vehicles. It's how Mazda can update the Powertrain Control Module software programming on vehicles already in service. There are many threads, including a few sticky threads, discussing Flashes in the Tech Discussion forum section).

Regards,
Gordon

 

Doh!! I was going to call NorthHill for the upgrade! My brakes are squeeky now. Mmmmm ... free service.

 

it was funny.. when i go to the dealer.. said my car don't need any flash or anything
they said my VIN number is not in the range of need reflash or re-call

 

Update: I just got a call from North Hill, where my baby's getting the summer wheels and tires back. They still can't do the N flash. I think I'll wait until the next oil change, and if they don't have it by then, I'll go to Kramer.

 

Yea, I called them last Friday and they told me that it'll be roughly a month before they get it going again. Not sure if their computers are screwy or that they are holding something secret that the other two dealers don't know about. I'm thinking it's the N.O.2 (get it? NO2 is nitous oxide ... yes lame) flash that's supposed to restore HP to racing specs. Heh heh.

 

So for those of you that HAVEN'T upgraded to the N flash (ssp61), North Hill FINALLY has their computers up and running again.

I got the upgrade today and according to my ***-dyno, it certainly does feel like there is a bit more "pull" at the lower RPMs (as many people have mentioned). Then again, it could be my ECU being reset and the swap to summer tires that made me think that the car feels different.

 

I had mine done about 2 weeks now. To be honest, I can't really tell any difference in power or in improved mileage as some people have mentioned. I think it did improve the 6000RPM power dip though.
FWIW.