RECALL: Engine Lack of Power (MSP16)
04-13-2008, 08:46 PM
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Going in Tomorrow for this. How soon after the reflash does the improvements become evident? I know or believe it takes times for the PCM to relearn trims and all that crap. Just be curious as to how they treat me after they see my rear endlink is snapped (they'll be doing a oil change at the same time).
04-13-2008, 10:20 PM
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i'm going in tomorrow for brake squeak.. hopefully they won't gimme a problem if I ask to get the flash done as well..
driving to wayne mazda from queens for some reason.. i guess i feel more comfortable.. my other options are great neck or manhattan mazda?
al
driving to wayne mazda from queens for some reason.. i guess i feel more comfortable.. my other options are great neck or manhattan mazda?
al
04-14-2008, 08:29 AM
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I got my recall done saturday go there early my appointment was @ 11am but i was there a@ 10AM. They worked on my car around 11am and was out of there by 1130AM the latest i think.
Now i have to stay i deff feel the differance. When I down shift its when I feel it the most. When I used to down shift to pass cars I would feel a bit sluggish before the rpms would really take over....now it is more responsive in the same situation just sooner and a il stronger i think. I played w/it yesterday on my way to green acres mall in LI...and deff felt it pull harder. I deff recomend getting th erecall done.
I also noticed that the tones of the engine changes a bit...sort of deeper...
Very happy.
Now i have to stay i deff feel the differance. When I down shift its when I feel it the most. When I used to down shift to pass cars I would feel a bit sluggish before the rpms would really take over....now it is more responsive in the same situation just sooner and a il stronger i think. I played w/it yesterday on my way to green acres mall in LI...and deff felt it pull harder. I deff recomend getting th erecall done.
I also noticed that the tones of the engine changes a bit...sort of deeper...
Very happy.
04-14-2008, 11:49 AM
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I went in last Thursday, April 10 to get the reflash and de-carb done at Southern States Mazda in Raleigh, NC. I have a 6MT 2004 with 53,000 miles.
After about an hour, I was told they were able to do the de-carb but their computer was down and they couldn't do the reflash until next week. Let me say that I could tell a difference immediately in the power and smoothness of the engine from just the de-carb process by itself. As for actual results, I ended up getting about 20mpg averaging about 80 mph for my 400 mile road trip this past weekend as opposed to the regular 15-17 mpg.
The dealership called me today and said they got their computer back and I could stop by and get the reflash done. Luckily it only took about 10 minutes and I was out the door. As soon as I started the car, the engine dropped to ~500 rpms and almost stallled. I was skeptical at first but I was able to get the car idling normally and left the dealership. On my drive back to the office, I noticed an improved response from the car especially over 5,000 rpm. It seems to spin more easily and without restriction or hesitation. I have to say I'm a fan of this reflash and de-carb procedure. Like a previous poster said, I'll probably do this de-carb myself every 20,000 miles or so. Maybe more depending on the performance.
I'm also now a big fan of Southern States Mazda in Raleigh. If you live in the area, stop by...they seemed very eager to help me with my problems.
BTW...I will never again go to Capital Mazda in Cary again.
After about an hour, I was told they were able to do the de-carb but their computer was down and they couldn't do the reflash until next week. Let me say that I could tell a difference immediately in the power and smoothness of the engine from just the de-carb process by itself. As for actual results, I ended up getting about 20mpg averaging about 80 mph for my 400 mile road trip this past weekend as opposed to the regular 15-17 mpg.
The dealership called me today and said they got their computer back and I could stop by and get the reflash done. Luckily it only took about 10 minutes and I was out the door. As soon as I started the car, the engine dropped to ~500 rpms and almost stallled. I was skeptical at first but I was able to get the car idling normally and left the dealership. On my drive back to the office, I noticed an improved response from the car especially over 5,000 rpm. It seems to spin more easily and without restriction or hesitation. I have to say I'm a fan of this reflash and de-carb procedure. Like a previous poster said, I'll probably do this de-carb myself every 20,000 miles or so. Maybe more depending on the performance.
I'm also now a big fan of Southern States Mazda in Raleigh. If you live in the area, stop by...they seemed very eager to help me with my problems.
BTW...I will never again go to Capital Mazda in Cary again.
04-14-2008, 01:03 PM
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^Free dude...get'r'done!
Really! Just say that you are having a "Lack of power" and ba-da-bing...an appointment awaits. Apparently, the de-carb process takes about an hour so bring a good magazine. The reflash is done during the wait...assuming their computer is working.
Good Luck
Really! Just say that you are having a "Lack of power" and ba-da-bing...an appointment awaits. Apparently, the de-carb process takes about an hour so bring a good magazine. The reflash is done during the wait...assuming their computer is working.
Good Luck
04-14-2008, 01:06 PM
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^Free dude...get'r'done!
Really! Just say that you are having a "Lack of power" and ba-da-bing...an appointment awaits. Apparently, the de-carb process takes about an hour so bring a good magazine. The reflash is done during the wait...assuming their computer is working.
Good Luck
Really! Just say that you are having a "Lack of power" and ba-da-bing...an appointment awaits. Apparently, the de-carb process takes about an hour so bring a good magazine. The reflash is done during the wait...assuming their computer is working.
Good Luck
04-14-2008, 02:00 PM
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Well so far the car feels like it grew a small set. Engine note is as others have stated a bit deeper (meaner if I had to label it). Mileage dunno filled her up just after I left the dealership. Took them 2 FRIGGIN' HOURS to reflash and do a oil change. Then to top if off the ******* scratched my MintBlue Spoiler. The Service Manager put some touch up paint on it though so yeah.. UGH... I was soooo pissed had to do some deep breathing to relax myself, cause I was ready to explode. He had the nerve to ask "Are you sure it wasnt there before hand?" I just said "I know for a fact it wasnt" the scratch was in a obvious spot and was rather long 1/2 inch atleast. UGH ok shutting up.. so far meh like flash still hate Gallery Mazda.
04-14-2008, 02:56 PM
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dam bro sorry to hear about the scratch...did the touchup at least mask the scratch if not id have them redo it on their out of pocket...
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04-14-2008, 04:42 PM
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Keep in mind that when they reflash, they pull the room fuse, so you should wait until after you've done a good bit of cruise driving before you say you gained horsepower.
Most people notice a difference in power after the room fuse is pulled, and I'm willing to bet that most people who are noticing a difference in horsepower are just noticing the difference from that.
I noticed a difference in power the first day or two after having that reflash, but now it feels the same as it used to.
Ken
Most people notice a difference in power after the room fuse is pulled, and I'm willing to bet that most people who are noticing a difference in horsepower are just noticing the difference from that.
I noticed a difference in power the first day or two after having that reflash, but now it feels the same as it used to.
Ken
04-14-2008, 05:34 PM
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I got the flash done, no decarb. Car feels more powerful all around, it's very noticable when I'm in a higher gear and step on it a little.. Probably just the room fuse, but maybe the reflash helped too.. Either way, more oil on startup is a good thing.