Newly Revised RX-8 Service Bulletins
03-26-2008, 12:05 PM
#152
Spazzychaz
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Central NY
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well, to start i called the only other dealer within a 1 1/2 hour radius and they also stated that they would not reflash under warranty. I was told by them as well they needed to recreate the problem before flshing the computer.
the good news is that my car was brought to the original dealer for regular service and called me stating they performed the reflash. So i guess i got myself worried for nothing.
the good news is that my car was brought to the original dealer for regular service and called me stating they performed the reflash. So i guess i got myself worried for nothing.
03-26-2008, 12:59 PM
#153
Well, to start i called the only other dealer within a 1 1/2 hour radius and they also stated that they would not reflash under warranty. I was told by them as well they needed to recreate the problem before flshing the computer.
the good news is that my car was brought to the original dealer for regular service and called me stating they performed the reflash. So i guess i got myself worried for nothing.
the good news is that my car was brought to the original dealer for regular service and called me stating they performed the reflash. So i guess i got myself worried for nothing.
03-26-2008, 04:20 PM
#155
Grand Chancellor
So does anyone know what this new flash fixes? Seems like folks are saying the car now pulls better and smoother post flash. Interesting.
Nevermind. Note to self.... read the TSB!
Nevermind. Note to self.... read the TSB!
03-27-2008, 10:58 AM
#156
Registered RX-8 User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: PA/MD
Posts: 718
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just got it done and will be picking it up later today, for me they said it would help out with my idle...I would get a rough idle that would come and go and this is to help stop that, so we will see
03-27-2008, 03:16 PM
#157
Registered
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Northern California
Posts: 2,196
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Got my oil(5w30) and filter changed($24.88) and the MSP-16 PCM Flash. Still runs great as before.
Last edited by Old Rotor; 03-29-2008 at 11:06 PM.
03-27-2008, 04:23 PM
#158
Registered RX-8 User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: PA/MD
Posts: 718
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Got it done, and it really helps hold my idle at a steady spot now. Before when fully warmed up it would fluctuate below 1000 (fall and get rough, then jump back up to smooth).
After this my idle is at a steady spot and does not move at all, I suggest anyone with a rough idle get this done.
I didn't get charged and only have the powertrain warranty left.
After this my idle is at a steady spot and does not move at all, I suggest anyone with a rough idle get this done.
I didn't get charged and only have the powertrain warranty left.
03-27-2008, 04:25 PM
#159
One Shot One Kill
lol, and the dealership guy had the ***** to tell me he know what mazda would pay and not and insisted that he won't do it under powertrain or anything. soo i walked...
03-28-2008, 02:03 PM
#160
I'm Delaware Fast
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Blacksburg VA/Dover DE
Posts: 450
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ok...so I got the flash this morning from the dealer no charge. Did not do the cleaning procedure but they did the flash.
The idle is obviously better...what I notice more is that acceleration in lower gears at lower speeds is smoother. City driving for example...the hiccups are minimal now.
I have not tested mpg but i will on a trip this weekend.
The idle is obviously better...what I notice more is that acceleration in lower gears at lower speeds is smoother. City driving for example...the hiccups are minimal now.
I have not tested mpg but i will on a trip this weekend.
03-28-2008, 09:05 PM
#162
I got mine done yesterday. Pulls better in mid range and low rpm driving seems smoother. It's too early to tell but my mpg seems slightly better. I did the same driving as I normally do and by a half tank I'm almost always at 140 miles. It looks like I'll be at 150 this time around. I'll need another dozen or two tanks giving me the same result to say if it's really better and not some anomaly.
03-29-2008, 09:14 PM
#165
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Our 07 w/ 3200 miles feels the same after. Dealer did it no questions asked w/ oil change, and they washed it. Perhaps the decarbon for the older cars is making them run better too, which I did not need.
jp
jp
03-31-2008, 07:39 AM
#169
My '05 is running fine, but will get flashed today along with an oil change.
Update: just got the flash and don't really notice any difference, but then as I said, it was already running beautifully, as it always has.
Update: just got the flash and don't really notice any difference, but then as I said, it was already running beautifully, as it always has.
Last edited by Huey52; 03-31-2008 at 03:43 PM.
03-31-2008, 10:48 PM
#173
Guest
Posts: n/a
Msp16
MSP16 is a recall campaign (according to dealer) and is warranteed w/power train their is no charge for this work to be done, as they (Mazda dealer) does the flash they check the numbers (see thread PDF's for what is actually done) to see if they fall into spec, if not then they do what is needed to get the engine back to spec or worse case scenario replace engine.
Just had mine updated today, saw no difference yet but then it was flashed back in 11-2007.
Just had mine updated today, saw no difference yet but then it was flashed back in 11-2007.
04-01-2008, 05:52 AM
#174
Registered
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Chicago Il.
Posts: 1,040
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From what I see ther is 3 Service Bulletin
1. MSP16
2. Engine crank no start
3. Engine lack of power
Are you guys taking all 3 of them or they'll figure that out . I plan on calling them today to schudule an appointment.
Thanks...............
1. MSP16
2. Engine crank no start
3. Engine lack of power
Are you guys taking all 3 of them or they'll figure that out . I plan on calling them today to schudule an appointment.
Thanks...............
04-01-2008, 06:55 AM
#175
MSP16 is the new flash (primarily add'l rotor oil lubrication), but as cited above if a 'lack of power' problem is identified then they'll move on to the de-carbonizing procedure.
The 'engine crank no start' is a completely different subject, and TSB. It's a combination of new starter, new battery and a richer fuel flash if required.
The 'engine crank no start' is a completely different subject, and TSB. It's a combination of new starter, new battery and a richer fuel flash if required.