Newly Revised RX-8 Service Bulletins
04-01-2008, 07:58 AM
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simply put the norm for the RX8 is to build positive fuel trims over time for various reasons which richen the air fuel mixture... when they do a reflash, the ecu is rest and fuel trims zeroe'd out so your car will run leaner and have more power until slowly over time the fuel trims restablish themselves and your back to running pig rich.
04-01-2008, 09:48 AM
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Had my car in the shop for a CEL issue saying something with my cat converter. Figured it might just be something small as the car drives fine. I also asked them to do the flash. No problems. They did it and said that the flash also does something with some of the CEL detection, but I see nothing about that. I wonder if there was a previous recall and it wasnt done and they did that and fixed it or if they were just bsing me about the cat error. He said it is fine now, so I guess no worries. Cant wait to pick it up and see if it drives better after the flash.
04-01-2008, 03:22 PM
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Had the new flash done this morning, haven't notice any real changes, the car has been perfect since the start, but it does seem to be spot on for the idle a little more.
04-01-2008, 05:53 PM
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Well just thought I would throw my experience in as well. Picked it up and the car is WAY smoother at idle and low RPM. No vibration at all. I think it has a little more pick up as well in low RPM. Not 100% sure. But much smoother and better idle. VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER 
04-02-2008, 09:58 PM
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Got the reflash today. I've 10,700 miles on an 07. Before the flash I had noticed that the idle would occasionally dip below 1k and sort of bounce around roughly. This seems to be completely resolved. The idle now rests comfortably just below 1k.
Additionally, I think there's some extra pull on shifting gears. It seems to yank me a bit more, I guess. Torque? Trim reset? i dunno. But there's also some smoother acceleration, I think . It's hard to say. But, as others have said, it just feels like it's runnning better
Additionally, I think there's some extra pull on shifting gears. It seems to yank me a bit more, I guess. Torque? Trim reset? i dunno. But there's also some smoother acceleration, I think . It's hard to say. But, as others have said, it just feels like it's runnning better
04-03-2008, 05:16 AM
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Had mine done Yesturday evening with no problem , oil chage included. About 90 min. total in time . I did notice a little pickup and drove smooth . On my way home I lost my front Rotary Accent , so I guest it was'nt use to all that new HP , Lol . I already order a new one with a few other things . Express mail I need my front accent .
04-03-2008, 06:21 AM
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Depends on your dealer...how tight are you with your service manager, you could call and ask "hypothetically"...
Don't risk it if anything, change out the intake.
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04-03-2008, 09:47 AM
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....also, when they did my re-flash, they don't even open the hood until the flash is done to stick the Mazda Approved Modification sticker...
04-03-2008, 11:15 AM
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Anyone else still getting this? I am sitting at a redlight and the car is smooth with no shuttering at around 1000rpm, then it will all of a sudden dip around 600 to 500rpm while just sitting there with my foot on the brake and then when it dips it shudders rather hard for a second then shoots up to 1000rpm again and stays there for 10 seconds then repeats. Isnt this what it was supposed to fix.
04-03-2008, 11:18 AM
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Anyone else still getting this? I am sitting at a redlight and the car is smooth with no shuttering at around 1000rpm, then it will all of a sudden dip around 600 to 500rpm while just sitting there with my foot on the brake and then when it dips it shudders rather hard for a second then shoots up to 1000rpm again and stays there for 10 seconds then repeats. Isnt this what it was supposed to fix.
04-03-2008, 11:18 AM
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Anyone else still getting this? I am sitting at a redlight and the car is smooth with no shuttering at around 1000rpm, then it will all of a sudden dip around 600 to 500rpm while just sitting there with my foot on the brake and then when it dips it shudders rather hard for a second then shoots up to 1000rpm again and stays there for 10 seconds then repeats. Isnt this what it was supposed to fix.
04-03-2008, 02:29 PM
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04-04-2008, 04:55 PM
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Got the reflash today. I've 10,700 miles on an 07. Before the flash I had noticed that the idle would occasionally dip below 1k and sort of bounce around roughly. This seems to be completely resolved. The idle now rests comfortably just below 1k.
Additionally, I think there's some extra pull on shifting gears. It seems to yank me a bit more, I guess. Torque? Trim reset? i dunno. But there's also some smoother acceleration, I think . It's hard to say. But, as others have said, it just feels like it's runnning better
Additionally, I think there's some extra pull on shifting gears. It seems to yank me a bit more, I guess. Torque? Trim reset? i dunno. But there's also some smoother acceleration, I think . It's hard to say. But, as others have said, it just feels like it's runnning better
Their ongoing commitment to the car is quite admirable.
04-05-2008, 08:20 AM
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CEL was on, so took it in and they performed the decarbon procedure and did the MSP16 and sent me on the way. Later that day CEL was back on so took it in again and ended up getting new Intake Manifold ($2800 total). So far so good.
Oh, car was running fine, except at high RPM the engine would skip sometimes. 04GT, turns 40k in 5 more miles, YIKES!
Oh, car was running fine, except at high RPM the engine would skip sometimes. 04GT, turns 40k in 5 more miles, YIKES!
04-06-2008, 10:20 AM
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CEL was on, so took it in and they performed the decarbon procedure and did the MSP16 and sent me on the way. Later that day CEL was back on so took it in again and ended up getting new Intake Manifold ($2800 total). So far so good.
Oh, car was running fine, except at high RPM the engine would skip sometimes. 04GT, turns 40k in 5 more miles, YIKES!
Oh, car was running fine, except at high RPM the engine would skip sometimes. 04GT, turns 40k in 5 more miles, YIKES!
04-06-2008, 11:22 AM
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^Its a 6sp. If I remember correctly, my service guy said the CEL code was something about the shutter valve sticking, most likely do to carbon.
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04-07-2008, 05:24 AM
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CEL was on, so took it in and they performed the decarbon procedure and did the MSP16 and sent me on the way. Later that day CEL was back on so took it in again and ended up getting new Intake Manifold ($2800 total). So far so good.
Oh, car was running fine, except at high RPM the engine would skip sometimes. 04GT, turns 40k in 5 more miles, YIKES!
Oh, car was running fine, except at high RPM the engine would skip sometimes. 04GT, turns 40k in 5 more miles, YIKES!
04-07-2008, 10:58 AM
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http://www.finishlineperformance.com...50-06-1664.pdf
04-07-2008, 09:17 PM
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