It finaly went Solid (Cel)
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Originally Posted by RX8Maine
Unfortunately, I only have two Mazda dealers within 40 miles and work a crazy schedule. One of them only became a Mazda dealer 1 year ago and still has a temporary Mazda banner under the Ford logo on its signage. Not my first choice for a rotary since their techs have probably not serviced many.
The one I use has been around a long time and also does Audi and Porsche.
I went in on a Thursday night because of my work schedule and they warned my when I made the appointment that there may not be time to fully diagnose the problem, depending on what the code was. I went anyway because I assumed it would be a frozen EVAP canister or something that they would have to order anyway. The service writer went over the code and their diagnostics with me, but said that the test required for this code has to be performed on a completely cold engine. They couldn't do it without me leaving the car. The plan is to set me up with a loaner if the light comes back on.
The one I use has been around a long time and also does Audi and Porsche.
I went in on a Thursday night because of my work schedule and they warned my when I made the appointment that there may not be time to fully diagnose the problem, depending on what the code was. I went anyway because I assumed it would be a frozen EVAP canister or something that they would have to order anyway. The service writer went over the code and their diagnostics with me, but said that the test required for this code has to be performed on a completely cold engine. They couldn't do it without me leaving the car. The plan is to set me up with a loaner if the light comes back on.
Again I aparently was getting this code because it was drawing to much ampage or was it voltage forget 'cause the CAT was clogged up solid. Yours might be doing it now 'cause as far as we know a piece of your CAT crumbled next to some sensor that is causing the power drainage. If your able to physicaly take the CAT down and look at it yourself I'd do it (if you have a friend with a bay or good friends with a local mechanic ) The CAT is under warrenty for 100k due to federal reg's so unless you have more than that in mileage they shouldnt be charging you a dime.
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I only have 10,000 miles on the car, which seems to be a bit early for cat failure, especially when I try to red-line frequently.
Thanks for the advice. I don't mean to Hijack Cavius' thread, but I will make sure you all know how it turns out.
I have a garage, ramps, jacks and stands and decent tools. I just HATE removing exhaust parts. If I do get around to it, what should I be looking for?
Thanks for the advice. I don't mean to Hijack Cavius' thread, but I will make sure you all know how it turns out.
I have a garage, ramps, jacks and stands and decent tools. I just HATE removing exhaust parts. If I do get around to it, what should I be looking for?
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Dont worry 'bout any hi-jack, better than creating another thread for something that has been or is being discussed.
Pretty much from the few pictures I've seen, if the CAT is clogged you'll know it haha. Thing just looks well packed tight.
CAT's clogging on our cars even with 10k miles isnt a common thing but it is known to happen. Some people I've heard are on their 3rd CAT. Definatly keep us updated again.
Pretty much from the few pictures I've seen, if the CAT is clogged you'll know it haha. Thing just looks well packed tight.
CAT's clogging on our cars even with 10k miles isnt a common thing but it is known to happen. Some people I've heard are on their 3rd CAT. Definatly keep us updated again.
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I have a situation I'd like you guys' input on.
Car came back from body shop with solid CEL. They said they only moved it in and out of the garage for work and let the car warm up before shutting it off. I drove around a few sessions to see if it would go away, and it didn't.
Today, the dealer says light is for a 'random missfire stored in system.' They could not replicate the missfire and I haven't noticed any driving issues. They cleared it for me and let me go, but before doing so, began blaming my grounding kit for possibly causing the problem. The tech said because the kit joins all the ground points together, it could cause backfeed to mess with 'electronic sensors' and burn the 'transmission solenoid.'
What the **** is he talking about?
Car came back from body shop with solid CEL. They said they only moved it in and out of the garage for work and let the car warm up before shutting it off. I drove around a few sessions to see if it would go away, and it didn't.
Today, the dealer says light is for a 'random missfire stored in system.' They could not replicate the missfire and I haven't noticed any driving issues. They cleared it for me and let me go, but before doing so, began blaming my grounding kit for possibly causing the problem. The tech said because the kit joins all the ground points together, it could cause backfeed to mess with 'electronic sensors' and burn the 'transmission solenoid.'
What the **** is he talking about?
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Well, the CEL came back on yesterday. Back to the dealer I go, when they can set me up with a loaner.
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UPDATE:
They are going to order a new Secomdary Air pump. It was making a lot of noise, but not moving much air. Hopefully that will be the end of it.
They are going to order a new Secomdary Air pump. It was making a lot of noise, but not moving much air. Hopefully that will be the end of it.
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Just got the car back. They replaced the air pump and a leaking gasket on my oil filler neck. I think their diagnosis was correct. Now that the pump has been replaced, I can see what they meant by "making a lot of noise". My car used to have a loud hum for the first minute or so on cold-starts. That noise is completely gone. It must have been the air pump.
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As I had said before, I wasn't sure I had any powerloss. The car has always seemed strong, but if there had been a clogged cat issue since I had bought it, maybe I hadn't picked up on it. I think all is well.
Now I am just waiting for the snow to melt so we can all go screaming through the adirondacks.
Now I am just waiting for the snow to melt so we can all go screaming through the adirondacks.
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