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I created a video to show how you can troubleshoot the VDI, SSV, APV, and VFAD valves and actuators within the intake system.
This is also helpful to better understand the interior workings of the intake manifold.
I understand the intake manifold isn't inside the car in this video, so some valves will be trickier to get to.
This is just to show the concept of testing the valves.
Jon316G, Thanks for taking the time to share your intake and starter videos.
You can say "Holy Shit" again on that new starter. I wish I had seen this video while my car was still under warranty - I would have asked for the new starter. How may miles did your car have when the starter problem began?
I still have my stock battery and stock starter, but the car's not as bad as yours was. Thanks again!
Oops, is there another thread for your starter video?
Oops, is there another thread for your starter video?
LOL... the starter issue is from this thread: Troubleshooting Starting Issues
That was RK's car.
I was there to help him install it and shoot the video showing the difference in starting with the upgraded starter.
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My fav's are Dishwalla, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice N Chains, Beatles, Pink Floyd, Metallica...
Am I old school now?
I threw the P2070 code twice now. It moves freely, but I think I'm going to force the dealership to do the TSB to resolve it. Your video makes my sig worthy - LOL
I threw the P2070 code twice now. It moves freely, but I think I'm going to force the dealership to do the TSB to resolve it.
If the valve moves freely, it might be the switch for the valve.
The video doesn't show it, but there is a contact switch the lever presses that tells the PCM if the valve is open or closed.
But if you're under warranty, let the dealer worry about it
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
Am I old school now
Not at all. Those are still good bands even today!
__________________ Current Mods: RB REVi Intake & Ram Air Duct, AP Catback Exhaust, MazSport DR Midpipe, AP Pulley, BHR Ignition Coils, BHR/SPEC Flywheel, ACT Counterweight, Exedy Stage 1 Clutch Kit, HD Release Bearing, AccessPort w/MazdaManiac tune, REmedy Thermostat & Water Pump, AFE Short Shifter, Lotek Pod with ProSport Gauges, Axxess iPod Adapter, Illuminated Shift Knob, Bridgestone Potenza RE760, OPTIMA 35 RedTop Battery. Oils: Engine= Royal Purple 5w30, Trans= Redline MT-90, Diff= Redline 75w90
Great vid.... I still need to check my VDI valve but i think I'd leave the APV stuff to the dealership or a garage... but I was seeing low MAF g/s readings up top when I was NA
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First, Vimeo has always been known as a "pro" platform where people uploaded videos of their passion and you could get valuable comments... almost "artsy".
While YouTube has always been known for kiddy garbage cams and useless uploads.
Vimeo may not have as much traffic as YouTube... but showing-off to the masses was never my intent.
Secondly, when I first started uploading videos, Vimeo was allowing HD uploads while YouTube (at the time) wasn't.
YouTube would compress my videos too much and it looked like ****.
Plus... Vimeo has no time limit while YouTube limited at 10min, so any future DIYs that might be more than 10min would have to be broken-up into separate videos.
And if you have a Vimeo login (free) you can download my videos.
Yes.. I know you can download YouTube videos with browser plug-ins.
Its just easier for the "inexperienced" people to click a download button.
But I don't see why I can't just upload to both now.
I'll work on that and use both links on the original post.
Thanks for the "suggestion".
__________________ Current Mods: RB REVi Intake & Ram Air Duct, AP Catback Exhaust, MazSport DR Midpipe, AP Pulley, BHR Ignition Coils, BHR/SPEC Flywheel, ACT Counterweight, Exedy Stage 1 Clutch Kit, HD Release Bearing, AccessPort w/MazdaManiac tune, REmedy Thermostat & Water Pump, AFE Short Shifter, Lotek Pod with ProSport Gauges, Axxess iPod Adapter, Illuminated Shift Knob, Bridgestone Potenza RE760, OPTIMA 35 RedTop Battery. Oils: Engine= Royal Purple 5w30, Trans= Redline MT-90, Diff= Redline 75w90
thread is alive again.. lol i just rebuild my engine and got this code on the second day it turns on great even right after warm up but notice it came up after i turn off and turn back on right away . going to check this and double check everything before i try removing anything,. thanks this helps a whole bunchm
I hate that the RX8 has all these intake valves. WHY?? Could you maybe remove some of these or mod them to stay stuck open? What is the purpose of these valves, where can I find more information?
Thanks for taking the time to share your intake and starter videos. 
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