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#76
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Alright so I did what you guys recommended and the car seems to be running better.
I need to take it for a few more drives so the fuel trims set but the idle sounds better outside the car and it doesn't shake the car anymore.
Thanks for the help. I guess I just needed to give the car a little TLC.
Now It's time to start working more to save up for BHR coils
I need to take it for a few more drives so the fuel trims set but the idle sounds better outside the car and it doesn't shake the car anymore.
Thanks for the help. I guess I just needed to give the car a little TLC.
Now It's time to start working more to save up for BHR coils
Besides this...anything to report when you were cleaning ****? Was the throtle body really dirty? What about the crank position sensor. Jebus man...Would you at least give more information other than your happy...This could help someone else out if they ever read this.
Stop being lazy!
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Get a compression test before you start to celebrate dude. It's peice of mind that the issue is not the engine. Not to mention the test is cheap with MazdaPro's...Like $60 to $80.
Besides this...anything to report when you were cleaning ****? Was the throtle body really dirty? What about the crank position sensor. Jebus man...Would you at least give more information other than your happy...This could help someone else out if they ever read this.
Stop being lazy!
Besides this...anything to report when you were cleaning ****? Was the throtle body really dirty? What about the crank position sensor. Jebus man...Would you at least give more information other than your happy...This could help someone else out if they ever read this.
Stop being lazy!
Last weekend I reset the fuel trims as recommended by chino which seemed to help out the car a lot. It ran smoother throughout the rest of the week.
Today I was able to knock out the stuff you suggested. All of this stuff I've done within the last year but I guess it was about that time again.
The MAF sensor was basically clean. I sprayed it with electrical connector cleaner because it dries quickly. Then I sprayed the connections for the sensor for good measure. Finished that in 10 min.
I then removed the throttle body. It was slightly dirty but nothing horrible. It had black residue on the flap and barely any on the wall. I sprayed it with TB cleaner and wiped down any residue I could. Unfortunately I could not find a brush to use even though it wasn't really needed this time. Still I would recommend one to clean it. I also sprayed the connections for the TB with the electrical cleaner.
Since I had the TB removed, I took the opportunity to inspect my intake. I dismantled half of it to ensure the screens were still intact and straight which they were. The pipes of the intake were still clean with no signs of dirt so it seems the filter is doing its job well.
After reassembling the intake and TB, I finally got to the E-shaft sensor. I disconnected the lines and inspected them. They looked clean so I sprayed them with the electrical cleaner just to be sure. After allowing them to dry, I reconnected them.
I jumped in the car and pumped my break until the oil pres. Gauge did a sweep. I started her up, allowed her to warm up, and then took her for a casual 5-10 min drive. Tomorrow ill be at FIU so the fuel trims so be set by the time I get there.
A compression test is on my list of things to do. Unfortunately the start of the semester has left me w/o funds and so therefore I will have to wait until earn back money before I can go. My warranty is ticking down so it is a top priority (8 years is coming up soon). I don't want to miss out on a "new" motor.
Question: Does the warranty start on the date of manufacture or the date of original purchase?
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My transmission just blew this weekend so depending on how that repair goes, I'll see about the autocross. $3500 farther away from upgrades. And after I get back I have to take it up to the dealership and get the engine tested for recalls.
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I was about to buy it but it's a long story since my current used tranny still has warrantee. Besides I may rebuild mine to make sure it does not have anymore issues.
Later!
P.S. He lives in Orlando...You can save shipping!
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I just called up to the garage, and apparently the guy is a good friend of my dad's. And apparently my dad went up and paid for the transmission himself cash, sooo... That's good! I should be back up and running by the end of the week, and then hopefully I can go talk to Mazda about my engine.
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I swear...I every time I come close to having "extra" money, SOMETHING ELSE COMES UP!!!! Ugh! Being an adult with bills sucks. Lol anywho, if by ANY chance someone knows someone interested, I'm selling a set of BMW 128i M Sport wheels. I know they wont fit an RX8, but thats why I'm saying if anyone knows someone. Lemme know! I need me RPF1s!!!
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I want to....i'll have to see though.
New update on the car. It runs fine except sometimes when at idle it will fluctuate or just stall. I got a code for the ESS. So i took it out and cleaned it all off and then reset the fuel trims. Still occasionally has idling problems.
New update on the car. It runs fine except sometimes when at idle it will fluctuate or just stall. I got a code for the ESS. So i took it out and cleaned it all off and then reset the fuel trims. Still occasionally has idling problems.
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