MazdaManiac

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The Cobb AccessPORT allows the RX-8 PCM to be modified to accommodate for a wide variety of modifications and operating conditions, including FORCED INDUCTION.[/B]

The AccessPORT is the most user friendly reprogramming device for your vehicle's computer. The provided mapping will optimize the air/fuel ratio and ignition timing, remove the speed limiter, and more for performance results you can instantly feel!

But the AccessPORT is so much MORE than just a REFLASH DEVICE. It allows you to monitor your Fuel Economy (average and real time), perform performance tests in order to estimate your 0-60mph and 1/4 mile time, read and decipher ECU trouble codes (CELs), and monitor live data via the OEM vehicle sensors which eliminates the need for costly and cluttering aftermarket gauges!






This new updater also updates your dongle to the newest firmware, so have it connected the the AccessPORT when you install.


All MazdaManiac calibrations for the AccessPORT include the following characteristics:

• Increased idle speed (830 RPM typical - up to 1100 for the Pettit S/C)
• Increased OMP output in all load ranges
• Lower cooling fan turn on points
• Improved low-gear throttle response
• Lean fuel targets for light throttle and cruise conditions
• Removal/cancellation of all or any emissions-related CELs

Further customization can be realized by way of increased engine redline, altered S-DAIS operation and a variety of "novelty" calibrations such as "valet" mode, "anti-theft" mode and other such single-purpose adjustments.


List of CELs masked by the MazdaManiac calibrations for the AccessPORT:

ASH8

I would be interested in an AccessPort for my Series II (09) RX-8...When they become available...thanks MM.

matt13b

How much do they cost roughly?

MazdaManiac

iTrader: (3)

Cobb has just started working on the Series II PCMs over here in the US.
Once those are available, it will only take a few field ROM acquisitions to get that support over there.

Not roughtly - exactly!

You can order by clicking on the link in my SIG.

auzoom

If there is anyone in Melbourne that is interested in this and wants to know if their car is supported I am happy to show you and walk you through this.

Cheers

Andrew

MazdaManiac

iTrader: (3)

And remember - if your vehicle has an "unidentified" ROM, it can be quickly incorporated into the supported vehicle database, so there is no problem if your vehicle come up as "unsupported" initially.
Australia is unique in that there are models from several different markets present, unlike the USA where there is essentially only two different versions.

ASH8

Interested to know exactly what you mean by "Models from several different markets", as we know essentially we too only have the S1 and S2 (FE1031 and FE1032) Australian spec RX-8's.

Are you meaning those very few guys who have imported RX-8 (SE3P's) from Japan to Australia?

I don't have any sympathy for these owners when it comes to replace any parts that are Country Specific, as the Distributor (Mazda Australia) does not import parts for cars they do not sell, so for an owner you are on your own.

You have to buy direct from Japan Parts or whoever, in Japan.

auzoom

I think he is getting at the fact that Mazda Australia imported hybrid models that were eg EUDM, USDM or JDM. I think they are seeing similar or the same ECU's in AU as in these other markets.

Cheers

Andrew

Black-8

Andrew, you got my ecu code, is it compatible?

auzoom

It should be, I sent yours and a few others as a part of getting mine working.

ASH8

Mazda Australia do not import other countries vehicles for sale or retail, they are not permitted to under ADR (Australia Design Rules), so I don't know where you get that idea from Andrew. They do not import parts for other markets cars either.

The only exemption are vehicle for Auto Shows and testing mules, which are mostly returned.

Mazda Australia also do not have a second hand dealers license (to retail), so they don't and won't import second hand cars, their "Australian Spec Executive Cars" are sold to their Dealers.

rotarenvy

Does the ecu part number or just a few digits of it constitute a ADR?
there is a chance that different revisions of firmware entered the country not necessarily the whole .jp or eu car.

auzoom

So let me get this straight, lets use the JDM model as an example. If a JDM model passes ADR requirement, why is Mazda Australia going to request teh factory to produce a whole different spec of car? They aren't, they just option the cars up slightly different is all.

The US on the other hand need a raft of differences, ie LHD, CARB, etc so they have different ECU's to accommodate the additional hardware required (yes I know LHD doesnt mandate additional hardware).

MazdaManiac

iTrader: (3)

There are, in fact, JDM, EUDM and USDM ROMs in the legitimate retail channel there in Australia.
Not to mention the 2 versions of both generation of AUDM ROMs.

ASH8

Sorry I do not agree..

I will post part numbers from Mazda Australia's December 2008 issue (their latest) EPC which shows many PCM's and includes UK (Part of Europe) which are different numbers.

This EPC covers all Mazda's sold in Australia (new) for the past 24 years.

I repeat and will stand by my comment that Mazda Australia does not retail New cars that are EU or JDM, if it does not conform to Australian Design Rules (ADR) they can not sell any New car ...that is our Law.

Yes, Australia follows the EU when it comes to Emission Regs (now EU Five)

As for owners of second hand RX-8's that may be imported by another organisation or second hand car importer..that is another issue, and again Mazda Australia are not and will not oblige when it come to replacement parts or warranty.

Why would they stock/sell parts for cars they don't import.

I guess my time working at Mazda Retail and at Mazda (South Australia) Wholesale importers of Mazda Vehicles in to South Australia (now owned by Mazda Australia) counts for Nothing.

ASH8

Already there are over 12 listed PCM's, depending on Chassis Number for Series II RX-8 (FE1032), some may supersede into each other, the ones with front 4 digit number specific won't, as they are EU (Four and Five ) emission compliant.

N3S1-18-881 for UK
N3S2-18-881 For UK

N3S5-18-881 For Australia
N3S6-18-881 For Australia
N3S7-18-881 For Australia

ASH8

There are a total of about 58 Part Numbers listed for UK, Brunei, and Australia for 04-08 RX-8's PCM's, however there are 5 main ones depending on your Chassis Number, all for EU Four Emissions.
Obviously depending on your particular countries vehicle equipment levels, specifications, emissions, fuel , but certain calibrations in regard to Engine Timing, Air/Fuel Mapping etc would remain similar.
This is where MazdaManiac's (Cobbs) Access Port is Ideal for those who want to alter the factory calibrations if you have a Turbo, or want to change Fan Temps, Oil Metering etc.
I WANT ONE!

N3Z3-18-881 UK
N3Z4-18-881 UK

N3Z5-18-881 (Auto)

N3L9-18-881 Australia
N3Z6-18-881 Australia

ASH8

Just to confirm what I posted previously and to set the record straight.

This is a reply from John Read, Mazda Australia's Customer Services Manager..

Ashley,

I’m not sure why we would need to defend our position on this. It’s pretty straightforward. If it’s important to you I’ll share the following words.

Mazda Australia is a fully owned affiliate of Mazda Corporation and is authorized to import only those Mazda models that are ADR compliant. Mazda Australia does not import any used Mazda vehicles. New RX-8 vehicles imported by Mazda Australia are ADR compliant. From time to time Mazda Australia imports models that are not fully ADR certified such as concept cars and vehicles for market and engineering evaluation. These vehicles are not sold locally and are either returned to Mazda Japan or destroyed under supervision.

John

ASH8

They do produce a spec of car just for Australia and no they don't just option up...

A JDM Model Andrew does not just pass ADR Design Rules and there are many changes over the years that forced ANY car manufacturer to comply if they wanted to sell their brand of cars here....you may be able to Google it to get the comprehensive list..

Just some over the years that JDM models did not have...and there are many.
Rear Child Seat Anchor Points.
Front Seat Head Restraints that are not removable..(Capella 1600) (Since changed)
Door Intrusion Bars.
Evaporative (Fuel Tank) Emission System
Seat Belts from 1966 (up until 1974 Mazda's Australian Distributors manually fitted seat belts to ALL models front and back. (Rainsford Brand)
1975 Inertia Reel Seat Belts were mandatory and factory fitted.
Type of Air Conditioner Refrigerant.
Fender Mount Mirrors are not allowed (JDM only changed to door mirrors about 15 years ago)

Can't think of any more at the moment.

As ADR requirements changed for production continuity many of these regulations like door intrusion bars, door mirrors were implemented on all Mazda Models for all markets.

When it comes to emissions our Federal Government aligns 95% of its new vehicle policy on what the EU Specifies rather than the US.

MazdaManiac

iTrader: (3)

All of this is good and well. I have no reason to argue the point at all.
Other than to say that, as of this writing, I have already recovered 11 unique ROM profiles from the Australian market, 7 of which are AUDM full-retail 2004 models.
Seven different ROMs. Two of which correspond to JDM ROMs, one is EUDM and one is USDM.
Draw your own conclusions.

ASH8

Please supply as few VIN's for these vehicles in a PM.

Considering the number of times Mazda has changes their PCM's in production for Australia/UK over 58 ( Automatics and Manuals) times 04-08 (much of this I believe could be due to all the OMP re flashes carried out over the years).
Obviously there is continuity with much of the PCM's internals worldwide and calibrations/PCM Functions.

If you can supply VIN /Chassis Numbers (only last 8 digits) for these cars with unique profiles I can possible see a pattern why, if the VIN Does not register on my EPC the cars were not "officially" imported into this country by Mazda Australia,
and could be considered a "foreign" import.

When my VIN is entered, my details come up in Blue, with more production info and dates. This covers every car imported into Australia by MA in the past 24 years.

So I require VIN's to confirm your statement.

MazdaManiac

iTrader: (3)

No, its not calibration differences.
Its ROM headers - the actual identifier of the PCM, regardless of its calibration level.
These ROM headers are actually coming in from the field from actual customer cars.
Just got another today that is JDM from an Australian customer. (non gray-market)

ASH8

Can you supply me a VIN by PM?, just curious.

IT is obvious MMC uses PCM ROM headers perhaps for Right Hand Drive Markets, I can not tell you why

You may know they reasons why MM.

MazdaManiac

iTrader: (3)

I don't have VINs. I could probably get some once I get through this backlog.
Actually, I don't know how many of these cars are RHD vs. LHD.

The headers are N3J6 for some, N3ZG for one, N3ZK for another. I just got a N3K2.
I'll have to check the remainder. I think there is a N3R6 in there, too.

ASH8

OK, those numbers there correspond to the first (in part first 3) 4 Alpha/Numerical Part Numbers I have listed above in the EPC Parts Catalog for the PCM Assembly.

N3Z3-18-881 UK
N3Z4-18-881 UK

N3Z5-18-881 (Auto)

N3L9-18-881 Australia
N3Z6-18-881 Australia

Which would be correct as the First 4 Alpha/Number of all Mazda Parts relates to the actual vehicle Model Code.