ECU Reflash
03-05-2004, 02:20 PM
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ECU Reflash
Anybody in Vancouver get the ECU reflashed to the "L" version yet. My 8 isn't getting the mileage that it should and I want to get the ECU reflashed to the new "L" version.
If anyone has had it done, where (in Van) did they get it and did it help at all.
Are most dealers in Vancouver up to speed with this procedure.
If anyone has had it done, where (in Van) did they get it and did it help at all.
Are most dealers in Vancouver up to speed with this procedure.
03-08-2004, 02:16 PM
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Do a search using "ECU" and will find that Mazda was reflashing the ECU to try and get some better gas mileage or atleast closer to what was claimed the car would get. Their was a "K" version but the newest was the "L" version. Just wanted to see who had it done.........if anybody in Canada.
03-16-2004, 09:31 PM
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Still nobody with info on the ECU reflash. I only have 1000km on my car so I don't want to complain just yet. Still only getting 16L/100km 80/20 city/hwy. Apparently this reflash helps. Any info would be awesome.
03-16-2004, 09:44 PM
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Im in ontario... I know this isnt exactly on the same exact topic...
Would I sound out of line to tell my dealer that I want the most current reflash when I pick up my car??? I know that the car won't have the current reflash because the car has been on the lot for a hile now (waiting for the weather)
Would I sound out of line to tell my dealer that I want the most current reflash when I pick up my car??? I know that the car won't have the current reflash because the car has been on the lot for a hile now (waiting for the weather)
03-16-2004, 09:59 PM
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This is what my dealer said about version "L" and the gas mileage:
" The reprogram does not apply to all vehicles and we need permission form Mazda techline in order to do it based on certain symptoms....dtc's...I do know for sure that the reprogram will not improve fuel mileage. "
I'm confused.
" The reprogram does not apply to all vehicles and we need permission form Mazda techline in order to do it based on certain symptoms....dtc's...I do know for sure that the reprogram will not improve fuel mileage. "
I'm confused.
03-21-2004, 12:40 AM
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Got mine done on Friday. Hard to start, and hesitating on takeoff when cold. Dealer didn't know about "L" but it was on the computer. Haven't noticed much improvement in mileage, but it seems smoother now after about 200Km to relearn. Will know in about 2 days ..... seem to refill about that often :-)
03-21-2004, 01:44 AM
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Originally posted by dannobre
Got mine done on Friday. Hard to start, and hesitating on takeoff when cold. Dealer didn't know about "L" but it was on the computer. Haven't noticed much improvement in mileage, but it seems smoother now after about 200Km to relearn. Will know in about 2 days ..... seem to refill about that often :-)
Got mine done on Friday. Hard to start, and hesitating on takeoff when cold. Dealer didn't know about "L" but it was on the computer. Haven't noticed much improvement in mileage, but it seems smoother now after about 200Km to relearn. Will know in about 2 days ..... seem to refill about that often :-)
03-21-2004, 05:36 PM
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Originally posted by BARK
I got around 475 km on the latest tank before the light came on - all highway (3,000 to 4,000 ft above sea level / +5 C / 110 km/h).
Cheers
I got around 475 km on the latest tank before the light came on - all highway (3,000 to 4,000 ft above sea level / +5 C / 110 km/h).
Cheers
that is not bad at all! hell thats GREAT!But what about normal city driving?
03-21-2004, 06:21 PM
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In 3200 Km I have averaged 17.4L/100Km. If I drive like a Granny I use approx 16L/100 Km (boring). So thats about 16mi/gal Imp, or 13.5 mi/gal US. if I drive normal..........Reflashed Fri...hope it gets better. My wallet will be happier. My grin doesn't give a S**T :-) I get about 300Km from a tank!
03-21-2004, 06:49 PM
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MPG
I have had my RX8 for three weeks now and have exacty 1000 Miles on the engine. When I drive like an old lady...the best MPG I have had was 18 MPG and that is HWY miles. I have heard that the engine would improve in gas mil. a
s I break the engine in.
s I break the engine in.
03-21-2004, 07:45 PM
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Originally posted by dannobre
Doesn't seem to make a diff...I have used 87 to 94...87 seems to run as well as 94. No pinging, same mileage so I will try 87 for a few tanks and see what happens
Doesn't seem to make a diff...I have used 87 to 94...87 seems to run as well as 94. No pinging, same mileage so I will try 87 for a few tanks and see what happens
03-21-2004, 10:38 PM
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Hey dannobre where did you get your 8 reflashed in Van? Was the dealer very helpful and know what they were doing. Need to get mine done. Was it the "L" version?
03-23-2004, 07:46 AM
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Originally posted by BARK
I got around 475 km on the latest tank before the light came on - all highway (3,000 to 4,000 ft above sea level / +5 C / 110 km/h).
Cheers
I got around 475 km on the latest tank before the light came on - all highway (3,000 to 4,000 ft above sea level / +5 C / 110 km/h).
Cheers
Mileage sucks, but who cares. A small price to pay for the fun I'm having.:D
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my service
guys just to answer some of your questions:
i just took in my eight to get recalls done, Port Moody West Coast Mazda....first im pissed, they said the job would take half a day, i brought in my car in the morning at 10am, i found out the car wasn't looked at until 4pm...obvjiously i have to go back tomorrow...
i demanded an 'L' flash, they had no idea what it was, but said they were 'updating' the car with the newest info....so basically, don't know what they are doing until tomorrow...
will look into taking my car to wolfe mazda for service from now on...
guys i just use 89...i think its great....car says at least 87, so i get 89 just to be sure...but will not get 91 or 94....not for an N/A rotary engine....
and use mileage sucks
i just took in my eight to get recalls done, Port Moody West Coast Mazda....first im pissed, they said the job would take half a day, i brought in my car in the morning at 10am, i found out the car wasn't looked at until 4pm...obvjiously i have to go back tomorrow...
i demanded an 'L' flash, they had no idea what it was, but said they were 'updating' the car with the newest info....so basically, don't know what they are doing until tomorrow...
will look into taking my car to wolfe mazda for service from now on...
guys i just use 89...i think its great....car says at least 87, so i get 89 just to be sure...but will not get 91 or 94....not for an N/A rotary engine....
and use mileage sucks