I gave it two days to make sure I wasn't delusional.

There is ZERO question that although I thought my motor was running beautifully before, it is running much better after the reflash.

If you haven't gotten it, go and get it.

 

Are you talking about a newly issued Mazda flash or a third party flash (like Racing Beat)? I haven't received a notice from my dealer about a new flash. Mine is an 07. Please clarify. Thanks.

-Z

 

More detail please? What do you mean by "much better"?

 

I'm going in friday to have this done along with other things.

 

MSP16 is a dealership flash.

it came out like 6 months ago. haha.

 

what starts with p and rhymes with bebo ?

 

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

 

I gots an 08, it's the only reflash I have. I didn't drive it w/o the reflash long enough to notice a difference.

 

i need to get off my *** and get it done as well

 

LOL!!!!! wow i got this done when it was like two weeks old....

 

so this is for all 8's ? 2004-2008?

 

yes.

 

This be old. Mazda flashed me when I brought the car in for tranny issues last Feb/March when I was in the midst of Cobb testing.

I never noticed any difference.

 

To be exact, this recall flash came out a year ago.

It turned into Recall about 6 months ago. (have enough tests)

They ALWAYS release flash ahead of time, "silently" update it to customer's computer when they're in for service to test out bugs and stuff. ITs just that most dealerships are loaded with idiots who never bother to check Mazda's tech site for updates.

 

i actually had a rough idle for about 4 weeks after the reflash, finally sorted itself out though.

 

I definitely procrastinated on this, unlike many other here, because I really didn't think it would make a difference.

 

how is it that people have not had this done yet??! you all fail!!

for the health of your motor, you should be ontop of this stuff especially when there were so many threads about it...

 

I was going to get it done initially, but the dealer told me that it was only needed if you noticed a 'lack of power.' This was six months ago, and at a different dealer.

In fact, the TSB was originally titled 'Loss of Power.'

 

had my third engine because of problems not to be talked about but this reflash on the third engine is a bit of a kick in the but compaired to other flashes.the low end seems to be a bit nicer then the last two engines and the mid to top r.p.m. ranges after break in were in my personal notes is a very nice improvment that makes me like my 8 even more now.....2004 ....56,000 miles 6speed g.t. pkg...only mazdaspeed exhaust and custom intake with K&N drop in filter.i don't need anymore then what it has now!!i'm happy that they got it right after all!!thanks rothenthal mazda!

 

Made my car smoother, didn't help the mileage like some others experienced.

 

that simply means the other "dealer" is loaded with idiots.

avoid them at all cost !

 

Indeed.

The dealer that did the reflash is a brand new dealer. I have high hopes.

 

I just got this done last week along with getting the gaskets for my taillights replaced (no more fog!) and a voluntary emissions recall (replaced two spark plugs)

The car feels more responsive in the midrange, way better. My idle however, seems slightly rougher then previously. Hopefully it sorts it self out.

 

^ that voluntary "emissions recall" is from 2006... oh dear..