First Check Engine Light Problem
08-24-2008, 08:52 AM
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First Check Engine Light Problem
Okay u guys, got an issue with my check engine light comin on. was about 3 or 4 days ago i was ridin on the autobahn, accelerating to max, n at about 220-230 the check engine light comes on. completely stock motor too by the way. when i slowed down the light went away. speed back up to the higher speeds (this time happened at about 190) the light comes on again. slowed down to about 150-160 n the light went back off n hasn't come on again. granted i haven't gone past 160 after that cuz i was affraid of the light. anyone else have this problem or knows wut's up? i got a US spec 8 in Germany which voids the warrenty (****** MAZDAAAAAAA!!!!) so i can't take it into any shops n have em diagnose it. costs like 60 euro n hour (about $100) at the cheapest mom n pops garage kinda places.
08-25-2008, 08:38 AM
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^...............need to know that answer and if you have the ability to pull the code...what is it? I know what VooDoo8 is thinking, but we need a little more info.
08-25-2008, 09:43 AM
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I think he is talking about misfire CEL.
Cuz it "mostly" happens under high rpm/high speed driving, which is exactly what happened to him (FYI, 160kmh is about 100mph, which happens a lot in Germany's highways)
Change plugs and coils and 90% of the time the problem will go away (at least for maybe 15-30K miles)
Cuz it "mostly" happens under high rpm/high speed driving, which is exactly what happened to him (FYI, 160kmh is about 100mph, which happens a lot in Germany's highways)
Change plugs and coils and 90% of the time the problem will go away (at least for maybe 15-30K miles)
08-25-2008, 02:29 PM
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ya i'm sittin at about 38k (ish) miles. i know the plugs were changed at 35k when i bought it but not too sure bout the wires n such. was flashin not steady and don't know the code cuz i haven't gotten it checked out yet. been too busy. wz jz a couple days ago when it happened. i'll get a number if i can n hit u guys back up. i'm thankful to all for such expedious responses. u guys r great.
08-25-2008, 10:17 PM
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I think he is talking about misfire CEL.
Cuz it "mostly" happens under high rpm/high speed driving, which is exactly what happened to him (FYI, 160kmh is about 100mph, which happens a lot in Germany's highways)
Change plugs and coils and 90% of the time the problem will go away (at least for maybe 15-30K miles)
Cuz it "mostly" happens under high rpm/high speed driving, which is exactly what happened to him (FYI, 160kmh is about 100mph, which happens a lot in Germany's highways)
Change plugs and coils and 90% of the time the problem will go away (at least for maybe 15-30K miles)
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