I'm so freakin' happy right now I can hardly type straight.

I have an '04 AT which just went out of power train warranty in December. For about a year I have been complaining about a "rough idle" condition since it only happens when I am idle or in reverse. Well every time I brought it in, they did a flash thinking that would fix my problem. I got the MSP16 flash "accidentally" because of one of my complaints. But it still had the problem.

No longer!

Thanks to the awesome people on this forum, I found the TSB for the engine mount issue. I took it in to the dealership in January (3 weeks after warranty expired) with the TSB in my hand, and they had to haggle (or so I'm told) with MNAO to get the job done. Took them 3 weeks, and MNAO agreed "One time good will" which meant they would cover the cost of the 2 mounts and a new bracket but I would have to pay for labor, quoted at $169.

Well I got it back today, and I noticed a difference immediately. It drives like new. Doesn't stutter when accelerating in reverse or when coming to a stop. Smooth as a rotary should be. Success!

The only thing that I'm upset about is it took a year to get this fixed, and that it was done "out of warranty", even though I had the problem documented before that.

Anyways, just wanted to share my experience. Thanks, rx8club!

 

yes we are awsome!

 

i got my new mounts. now i need to put them on.

 

Good work!





Now you owe everyone with more posts than you a dollar.


Start with me, please.

 

lol. let me get back to you on that...

 

i wonder if i replaced my mounts if the vibration at 1100 rpm would go away

 

lemme guess . . . check's in the mail, right?

 

There is a new update on the motor-mount "TSB"....what do you think??

http://www.finishlineperformance.com...01-09-2062.pdf

 

Interesting...I'm not really sure what all that means. I wonder if they performed the new TSB on mine. I'll have to check for the engine mount bracket.

 

This TSB only for 04-05? because mine is an 06 and at idle vibrates like crazy, wondering if its the engine mount?

 

What set of motor mounts are you on? I have a 04 AT and im on my 3rd set. It looks like i need them replaced again but im out of warranty

 

Can I force them to replace my mounts???

 

Force? Only with a weapon.

I think the answer is aftermarket mounts. I asked the MAZDASPEED Motorsports guys about better mounts, and they said they aren't aware of any competition mounts or anybody having problems. They are usually straight-shooters, so I believe they just haven't heard yet. We need stiffer and/or stronger mounts.

I think Ray (Black Halo Racing) mentioned something about having solid mounts in another thread. I've been meaning to ask him about those and where I can get some. Not appropriate if you are worried about noise and vibration, but required if you want razor-sharp throttle response.

 

It's amazing what rubber can do. Stop rough vibrations, Save you from lighting, prevent kids from popping up...