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Old 06-16-2009, 05:12 PM
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Variable Tumble Control System - Engine light

Hey guys, I have a 2004 RX8 MT with about 48K


My engine light came on. I went to Autozone and they ran the code as

Variable Tumble Control System malfunction. I called Mazda and the guy said that a valve is stuck open, probably from carbon build up.

Any thoughts? How much am I looking at?

He suggested I use Lucas additive, which I am now. Mileage has dropped off.

Please let me know if there is anything that I can do.
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Hey I was just looking at Service Bulletins and I saw one with the same code as the one I have, which is P2004

Does this mean it should be covered, even if I am out of bumper to bumper warranty? Or?

I just had my engine replaced and throttle body serviced. This is driving me crazy!!!!
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if you're out of B2B warrnaty it prob wont' b covered since it's just a service bulletin....I recommend getting a bottle of seaFoam and running it through the intake manifold....search are the boards and there is a procedure on here somewhere
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ok here is the link..I was feeling nice 2nite
and it was made by the almighty NYCGPS

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...foam+procedure
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