So I took my 04 WB in a couple days ago to see if there were any recalls or any sort. The lady told me that there are a couple computer flashes that need to be done. I said fine... Made me an appointment for today. Go to sign the paper work and she says its going to be $100.00.... I figured this would be under some sort of warranty or recall or something. My car is out of warranty now. (2004, 40k miles).

Am I right to think that I should NOT be charged?

-- Cameron

 

If it's a recall then she shouldn't be charging you for it. I had the same thing done when I brought my car in after buying it (2004 50k miles) and the only thing I paid for was the oil change I requested.

 

I believe the reflashes are suppose to be free

 

If you never did the MSP16, they CANNOT charge you for it.

Its a Mazda recall. you can call MNAO to check and see if it has been done. sounds like you never did, so yeah it's free. Don't let dealer rip you off. cuz they will go claim Mazda for the warranty/recall money too.

Not true.

Only recall that need computer reflash will be free.

if you just "want it to be up to date", then you have to pay, most likely an hour of labor.

 

Well she said that there are a "couple". Should I fight it or just let it go? I hope the flashes are worth it.

 

couple my ***. Tell her that she can go suck it.

Any newer firmware flashes will "superseded" the older one.

Lets say the newest is Version D, and you're only Version A, you will ONLY need to flash it to Version D, and you need to do it only ONCE.

 

^ I have no idea what the flashes did but my car is up to date on em!

 

So basically I just have to pay the hundred bucks.

 

Flashes are mostly manufacture updates. Its usually there to fix bugs and sometimes "minor" performance update.

2004 has the most revisions. of course I mean its the first version that came out, I think the original firmware that came with 2004 was flash K, now its up to what, U or something.

 

No

Like I said, go call MNAO and see if MSP16 has been done on your 2004.

if not, just bring it in and tell them "I need the recall done on this car"

Pay nothing.

you got your car used didnt u ?

 

Yes it was used

 

If it's used theres chances that the previous owner already got them done, I would call up mazda to verify before paying.

 

Call MNAO first.

You can ask your dealership for that information too, but it sounds like the dealership you're planning to go are a bunch of vampires so I suggest you to call MNAO first THEN go to another dealer to do the recall.

One more thing, if the recall is already done, hmm well, then there is nothing to worry about, there is another flash after the recall flash, but I dunno what does it do so ... dont need to get it if you already have the MSP16.

 

whats the number for MNAO?

 

I think you can check what recalls have been performed on mazdausa.com.

 

its not always accurate.

one time it saids my car has a recall, but its already done



oh for the OP, read this to get a better understanding

http://www.finishlineperformance.com...13-08-1925.pdf

 

definitely not accurate
mine said no recalls available when I didn't get my MSP16 done.

 

1-800-222-5500

 

Just called them. MSP16 has not been done. Looks like free flash for me!

 

they shouldnt charge you they tried that on me too a call to mazda usa will fix their quote real quick

 

See?

I knew they're trying to rip you when they say "couple of flashes"

but I have a feeling they will try to pull other bullshit on you to try to get 100 bux out of you, just remember dont give them ****.

 

hahaha probably. Thanks for the help guys.

 

i love happy endings

 

call the mazda customer service line. they are very helpful. 1800-222-5500

 

Never trust dealers.