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Old 12-24-2004, 06:44 AM
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Resetting E-Shaft Plate for exhaust install

Is it required to do the 20 brake pump (reset PCM, eshaft thingy) after an install of an aftermarket exhaust?
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can't hurt.
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Originally Posted by JasonHamilton
can't hurt.
I 2nd that motion..
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Better yet, do the "hold down the odometer reset while you turn the key to on without starting the motor and continue to hold until you see the word TEST and then repeat two more times" thing.

Then do the 30 stomps....:D
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Better yet, do the "hold down the odometer reset while you turn the key to on without starting the motor and continue to hold until you see the word TEST and then repeat two more times" thing.
Never read about that one, what does that do?
Old 12-24-2004, 05:29 PM
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Better yet, do the "hold down the odometer reset while you turn the key to on without starting the motor and continue to hold until you see the word TEST and then repeat two more times" thing.

Then do the 30 stomps....:D

Hmm.. you messing with me arent ya..

How many here have done the stomp reset after an exhaust install?
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Hmm.. you messing with me arent ya..
Not at all.

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Never read about that one, what does that do?
It does a complete PCM reset without loosing your radio presets.
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Hmmm.. is this safe? Where will TEST appear?

Sorry, just skeptic since I havent read it before.. thanks!
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The word "test" will appear in your odometer. It is a gauge cluster/ECU diagnostic mode.
If you do it three times in a row, it clears the entire PCM adaptive profile.
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MazdaManiac, thanks for that tip. It must reset more than the brake stomp reset since I had a low power issue that was only able to be resolved with the test method (brake stomp didn't do squat)
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I never did a stomp or any kind of reset after I installed my Greddy. Should I be worried? Car has been parked two weeks now at the heliport. I only drove it that day for several hours.??
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Genius may have solved my problem..shall try this in the morning. Didn't know Mazda had this trick. Used it on american brand vehicles. And thought since rx8 is special its all electric Like needing a computer. Glad I keeped searching
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wow, this must be a new record .....
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