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07-23-2005, 10:36 PM
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Factory Recall
Think Mazda has issued a recall for RX8s in Japan. Looks like only JDM are involved. For more info, please this out.
http://www.mazda.co.jp/recall/20050721B.html
http://www.mazda.co.jp/recall/20050721B.html
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07-23-2005, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dru8999
Think Mazda has issued a recall for RX8s in Japan. Looks like only JDM are involved. For more info, please this out.
http://www.mazda.co.jp/recall/20050721B.html
http://www.mazda.co.jp/recall/20050721B.html
07-24-2005, 01:25 AM
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There are two recalls in the Issues forum...one involves excessive heat build up (cause...engine is idled for extended periods at high revs...who does this? 
) and requires an underbody inspection to ascertain possible thermal damage, the other recall is due to a possible lower suspension ball joint defect. Which is the one posted here from Japan? At any rate, I haven't received notice from MM for either of these.
) and requires an underbody inspection to ascertain possible thermal damage, the other recall is due to a possible lower suspension ball joint defect. Which is the one posted here from Japan? At any rate, I haven't received notice from MM for either of these.
07-24-2005, 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Genesis
There are two recalls in the Issues forum...one involves excessive heat build up (cause...engine is idled for extended periods at high revs...who does this? ) and requires an underbody inspection to ascertain possible thermal damage, the other recall is due to a possible lower suspension ball joint defect. Which is the one posted here from Japan? At any rate, I haven't received notice from MM for either of these.
) and requires an underbody inspection to ascertain possible thermal damage, the other recall is due to a possible lower suspension ball joint defect. Which is the one posted here from Japan? At any rate, I haven't received notice from MM for either of these.
07-24-2005, 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by lohsk
P... Check your chasis number... does it fall within the numbers listed on the web site??
Looks like the MM buyers may have escaped both recalls since I can't find any info to indicate FE32 is affected.
07-24-2005, 04:18 AM
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after translate it using alta vista babelfish.....it seems that it affects all RX8...it just that it doesnt comply or should i say "noncomformance state" ......
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07-24-2005, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Genesis
No...cause mine's FE32 Looks like the MM buyers may have escaped both recalls since I can't find any info to indicate FE32 is affected.
Looks like the MM buyers may have escaped both recalls since I can't find any info to indicate FE32 is affected.Are FE32 built in Japan ??
07-24-2005, 06:02 AM
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no i think it only affects SE3P. but it's still very disturbing as it's frm all the way Feb 2003 to recent June 2005. almost all of us tat bought from PI will kana.
worst is, i don't think any of our PIs can do anything about it as once they export, they deregister our cars in japan and register it in sg. they can't do a recall as no way they'll ship it forth to japan and back again. guess we just have to rely on our warranty with the PIs when something crops up.
as for the high rev when engine cut, i think i've seen it happens alot of times on my 8. when i drive at high speeds and high revs, once i park my car and switch off my engine, when i step out of car i noticed that my ride's engine is still running. i think it is this running that raises the temperature of the lower body tat may short some of the circuits *scary* or cause crack in the ball joints. the recall is probably to upgrade the ECU to handle this issue. (my guess)
for those MM drivers, maybe u all can help us PIs ones ask MM whether there's a rectification process. thanks guys.
worst is, i don't think any of our PIs can do anything about it as once they export, they deregister our cars in japan and register it in sg. they can't do a recall as no way they'll ship it forth to japan and back again. guess we just have to rely on our warranty with the PIs when something crops up.
as for the high rev when engine cut, i think i've seen it happens alot of times on my 8. when i drive at high speeds and high revs, once i park my car and switch off my engine, when i step out of car i noticed that my ride's engine is still running. i think it is this running that raises the temperature of the lower body tat may short some of the circuits *scary* or cause crack in the ball joints. the recall is probably to upgrade the ECU to handle this issue. (my guess)
for those MM drivers, maybe u all can help us PIs ones ask MM whether there's a rectification process. thanks guys.
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07-24-2005, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by darkelfin
no i think it only affects SE3P. but it's still very disturbing as it's frm all the way Feb 2003 to recent June 2005. almost all of us tat bought from PI will kana.
worst is, i don't think any of our PIs can do anything about it as once they export, they deregister our cars in japan and register it in sg. they can't do a recall as no way they'll ship it forth to japan and back again. guess we just have to rely on our warranty with the PIs when something crops up.
as for the high rev when engine cut, i think i've seen it happens alot of times on my 8. when i drive at high speeds and high revs, once i park my car and switch off my engine, when i step out of car i noticed that my ride's engine is still running. i think it is this running that raises the temperature of the lower body tat may short some of the circuits *scary* or cause crack in the ball joints. the recall is probably to upgrade the ECU to handle this issue. (my guess)
for those MM drivers, maybe u all can help us PIs ones ask MM whether there's a rectification process. thanks guys.
worst is, i don't think any of our PIs can do anything about it as once they export, they deregister our cars in japan and register it in sg. they can't do a recall as no way they'll ship it forth to japan and back again. guess we just have to rely on our warranty with the PIs when something crops up.
as for the high rev when engine cut, i think i've seen it happens alot of times on my 8. when i drive at high speeds and high revs, once i park my car and switch off my engine, when i step out of car i noticed that my ride's engine is still running. i think it is this running that raises the temperature of the lower body tat may short some of the circuits *scary* or cause crack in the ball joints. the recall is probably to upgrade the ECU to handle this issue. (my guess)
for those MM drivers, maybe u all can help us PIs ones ask MM whether there's a rectification process. thanks guys.
07-24-2005, 06:30 AM
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ooo.....after the engine stop....its normal that there is something still running huh?....last month i went to one of the showroom,there was an 8 there. but i can feel the car was like vibrating or something...the said it was some sort like a cooling mechanism. i hope it's true though. i'll be getting my car this coming week. and i'm definitely gonna ask the mechanic to check the car thoroughly...,,,gonna ask their opinion regarding this...
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Originally Posted by darkelfin
as for the high rev when engine cut, i think i've seen it happens alot of times on my 8. when i drive at high speeds and high revs, once i park my car and switch off my engine, when i step out of car i noticed that my ride's engine is still running. i think it is this running that raises the temperature of the lower body tat may short some of the circuits *scary* or cause crack in the ball joints. the recall is probably to upgrade the ECU to handle this issue. (my guess)
07-24-2005, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by lohsk
You could be right...
Are FE32 built in Japan ??
Are FE32 built in Japan ??
07-24-2005, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Genesis
Ya man, but Euro spec. There seems to be a lot of confusion on which 8s have been affected by the recalls because there's not much info out there for the time being. Certainly no point in sweating it (it's hot enough here already :p ). If we get notices from our respective 8 dealers, we get 'em and can deal with 'em then, else just keep on drivin'
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Check out the Technical forum - US cars (FE32) are affected. Not sure abt UK ones (ie MM cars). There are some discussions in the UK owners club, but it seems that they have not been notified of anything so far.
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Originally Posted by hoks
MM already called me to send car in regarding the overheat stuff. Nothing mentioned about the suspension though.
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I'm not concerned about the engine heat. But is there any of you guys found that the seat rail feels freaking hot? I was putting my hand under the seat picking dropped coins n touched the seat rail. I think it's about 80 degree C and apparently the insulation is not good enuff to prevent heat from the exhaust. DAmned!!!
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Originally Posted by lennon
I'm not concerned about the engine heat. But is there any of you guys found that the seat rail feels freaking hot? I was putting my hand under the seat picking dropped coins n touched the seat rail. I think it's about 80 degree C and apparently the insulation is not good enuff to prevent heat from the exhaust. DAmned!!!
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hi
Originally Posted by Vanquish
I discovered that my Palm Handheld left in the centre console storage compartment is frigging hot!
her comment was "well at least you have a built in food warmer now"
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ok...just found out this from my SE from MM.
Not a matter of overheating. But going to install on previous batch a heat shield to prevent heat from going into the cabin. Newer batch is not involved as it has already been installed.
however, he did not tell me which batch has been affected as he said that Mazda will make their own arrangement to have a recall. Minor problem...he says...as the Mazda 6 also used to have this problem. Problem should be fixed within a day as it is a simple job.
Not a matter of overheating. But going to install on previous batch a heat shield to prevent heat from going into the cabin. Newer batch is not involved as it has already been installed.
however, he did not tell me which batch has been affected as he said that Mazda will make their own arrangement to have a recall. Minor problem...he says...as the Mazda 6 also used to have this problem. Problem should be fixed within a day as it is a simple job.