dmp

Got my Recall letter yesterday. Debating going in, as I like the flash my ECU is at, currently.

05TiGr8Lady

Yes, I got 3 in one day

1 for the "emissions recall"
1 for the extended powertrain warranty
1 from my dealer for coupons

I was wondering the same thing... what will be different after they do their thing to it? Seems like I'm not having problems, so why stir things up?

Anibal

i got my, got appointment for the 15 sep at 8:00.

pdxhak

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Received both letters two days ago. Probably take the car in sometime over the next two weeks.

d23

I didn't get any letter, since I bought this used mazda for like couple weeks ago, and right now it has no warranty on it (2004, 53K miles). I was just wondering, is my car is included in this recall issue? and what is the problem for the recall? is it the catalyst?

thanks,

Danny

pdxhak

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You are covered for the recall. In additon, Mazda extended the powertrain warranty to 5 years 60k miles.

The link below is to the big thread on the recall. You should be able to find all the information you need.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-media-news-11/mazda-expects-recall-rx-8s-97039/

FABRO

Still haven't got mine, just the coupons for the oil change.

Skinless

I got my letter on Tuesday and took my car in to University Mazda on Thursday. They did the flash and the spark plugs, filled the tank, and washed the car. I wish I'd realized they were going to fill the tank because I had it almost full when I brought it in. Anyway, when I left I went to pull out into traffic and when I stepped on the gas the car barely accelerated. I figured maybe it was just cold, but all of the way home it had very little power. When I got home I popped the hood, and sure enough, they didn't put the spark plug boots back on the two spark plugs they changed. I put them back on and I have power again!

I called the service manager yesterday and he was very apologetic. He offered to do my next service (oil change and filter) for free, so that's good enough for me.

As for the new flash, I haven't done a lot of spirited driving since the service, so I can't really comment on whether or not it's changed things.

BunnyGirl

Got my letters Tuesday. Haven't made an appointment yet. Waiting for my sunvisors to come in.

pdxhak

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I'm waiting for the passenger sunvisor before going in. It was ordered around 10 days ago so hopefully it will be here soon. The driver side was replaced a couple of months ago.

Mwexler

My letters came in late last week! Having service done on Tuesday in Eugene!

dsmdriver

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Got mine a few days ago. Probably won't take it in for months though. I got my plugs done a few months ago and if I wait for the 12 month mark they'll do them again for free. I already have the "S" flash so I'm pretty close to current anyway.

Don't forget to schedule yours so your tank will be empty when you take it in. You get a free fill-up and wash with the service.

LiveBlues

I just checked my mail today and the recall was there. It's probably been there for a few days, since I only get my mail once a week or so. I am going to try and schedule for this Friday. It's a 75 mile trip each way for me. I will get there running on fumes if I can, even if I have to push it for the last couple of blocks. Even so, I will only have 3/4 of a tank when I get home.

I've experienced the lack of power a few times this summer, so I am going to make sure that they do all of the tests the right way

jisoo26

Got my letters earlier this week. Going in on Monday.

BunnyGirl

Ordered my driver's side around three weeks ago. Still not in.

dmp

you guys sure your free gas is 91+ octane?

mcstin

I'm going in on the 19th. I confirmed a rental car with Herzog-Meier. Has anyone in the N.W.had their engine replaced?

m477

Brought my car into University Mazda last week. No problems, just got the flash, plugs, gas, and wash. Engine definitely has more pull at low rpms now. Not sure how much of this improvement is due to the flash vs the new plugs, but my car only has 7k miles on it so I'm guessing the flash is at least partially responsible. Anyone who recently replaced their plugs before the recall notice any difference after the flash?

pdxhak

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Let me know what type of rental car you get. I will be taking my car to them in a few weeks.

williamngRX8

i am taking my baby in to u-mazda 2morrow. wondering if i can get a mx-5 or ms6 loaner cx-7 sounds sweet as well

Skinless

Did you let them know ahead of time that you needed a loaner? I called the morning of the service to see about getting a loaner and they said I would have needed to book it in advance, and that all of their cars were booked. They only had the car for about 2 hours, so I just got a ride back to work.

Cam

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Got my letter a week ago or so. Scheduled for Friday (15th) at University Mazda.

williamngRX8

dropped my baby off for recall work ofcourse , saw a red 8 with the whole " iron heart " dismounted from the engine bay, was told it will get a brand new engine

btw got a wagon 6 as a loaner which is totally lame

pdxhak

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That must have been a shock to the system

Did you have any of the described symptoms your motor was bad?

sharkman

i got my letter too...now my baby's been in the shop for almost 2 weeks awaiting a new transmition..bummer