RX-8 @ dealership part 2
 

Damn, this is the 4th time my A/C has been outta wack and in for replacement.
It will be blowing cold and then randomly get hot. I have to turn the knob back and forth and then it will get cold again. They are also replacing the drivers side center console trim because they scratched it when re-lubing my squeaky seats.

At least I got the 6MT GT red RX-8 again ;)

what is it with you people breaking your ACs? :p

I'd like to blame MAZDA





also - this stock RX8 feels a bit faster/more responsive than mine.........I have a Borla catback at this time

Very annoying ! Make them replace it.


I only have about 7k miles on my warranty too..........

My AC seems to work fine. However, the temp control itself doesn't work worth a crap.

What happens is I have to turn it all the way hot/cold to get any temp change.. or set it where I want and "tap" the switch. Of course some times if I hit a bump then it goes back to the last "extreme".

Of course the dealer was unable to replicate. My plan is to keep harping on them till they do something. In my case, I suspect the switch is just bad. Should be easy for them to fix......

mine does that too

I have the car till Monday. SWEET

I'll post on how the fixed the A/C problem............

AC NOT COOL (AFTER 9/11/03 PRODUCTION)
Applicable Models
Model Starting S/N Ending S/N
2004 RX8 40118171 ********

Some customers may complain of lack of AC cooling from the vents. This may be caused by the intake air selector (recirculate / fresh) in the "FRESH" mode. Cooling the interior of the vehicle may take longerif the air intake selector is in the "FRESH" mode. Maximum cooling is acheived when the intake air selector mode is in the "RECIRC" position. The AC amplifier can be programmed to automatically default to "RECIRC" mode when the following conditions are met: 1. Ambient air temperature is 68 deg. F or higher. 2. HVAC control mode is in "FACE" mode. 3. HVAC temperature is in maximum cool setting. Customers with this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the repair procedure. NOTE: Vehicles produced before 9/11/2003 are not programmable N should have the AC amp replaced per Service Bulletin # 07-002/04 1. Verify concern. 2. Verify ignition switch is in OFF position. 3. Press and hold the front defrost and air intake selector buttons simultaneously. 4. Turn the ignition key to the "ACCY" position for 3 seconds. (Continue to hold the buttons down from step #3.) 5. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position for 3 seconds. (Continue to hold the buttons down from step #4.) 6. Successful programming will be confirmed by the rear defrost indicator light flashing 3 times. NOTE: If vehicle's battery dies or cables are removed, the programming will not be retained and must be performed again.

i might have to try that. i find it kinda annoying having to switch back to recirc everytime after i change the "mode" (direction a better word?) of the hvac.

I'm not mad. I get the loaner 8 for my drive down to SoCal. Saves me 1000 miles on my own 8...

:mad: you got an rx-8 loaner?!?! wtf, i got a base trim mazda6 when i took mine in. BS

I miss the nav though...........

As I recall you have a constant CEL from exhaust mods?

Are you disconnecting the battery to reset?

I sold the B&B midpipe a month or so ago. No CEL now.

I hope your local dealer can find the MRI I posted. You might want to ask them if they have searched the ESI site for your issue.

But you didn't hear it from me... :rolleyes: