"Mazda expects to recall RX-8s"
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Originally Posted by zoom44
dont make mehurt you. that is as official as it gets- Mazda execs have confirmed it to the news folk. and the dealers now have the documents. it doesnt get any more official.
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An interesting question regarding the A/T cars... the parts list of the official dealer letter mentiones one part number for the manual and one for the automatic in case the engine needs replacement. Does this mean that they are going to replace the 4-port auto engines with the current 6-port ones? The affected time period is until the first of June this year when A/T cars came already with the 6 port engine.
They couldn't use the same part number unless that'd be the case...but it seems to be highly unlikely that such a thing would happen. In that case, they'd have to add another oil cooler since nowadays the autos are coming with two of those, correct?
They couldn't use the same part number unless that'd be the case...but it seems to be highly unlikely that such a thing would happen. In that case, they'd have to add another oil cooler since nowadays the autos are coming with two of those, correct?
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Originally Posted by Tamas
Also, did you folks see that we are supposed to get our fuel tanks topped off? Wohoo... free gas
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Originally Posted by pdxhak
That is probably becasue the of the joy ride and and high rpm runs they are going to put on your motor.
Another question of course if the mechanics are following the instructions by the letter... but frankly, I'm sure those folks usually have better things to do (and less time to **** away) than to just take an RX-8 for a joyride for no reason.
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If I read the procedure correctly, If you have not had or are having a severe power loss/ low idle problem, then the recall will consist of:
CAT check
Replace leading spark plugs
Reflash
CAT check
Replace leading spark plugs
Reflash
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Originally Posted by Tamas
Does this mean that they are going to replace the 4-port auto engines with the current 6-port ones?
Or maybe not... I might be totally wrong
#934
Maybe I'm reading this wrong, but it looks like they will not provide a rental car for people who are past the 50,000 mile warranty period. My car has 63000 miles on it. And I know there are others here past the warranty period.
Now, I have never experienced any of these problems with my engine and I feel fairly confident that it won't need to be replaced. But it would suck if I had to have my engine replaced and Mazda refused to provide me with a car to drive.
Now, I have never experienced any of these problems with my engine and I feel fairly confident that it won't need to be replaced. But it would suck if I had to have my engine replaced and Mazda refused to provide me with a car to drive.
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According to their flow-chart in the repair procedures, I'm heading in sometime soon for a new engine. Just what I wanted to hear... NOT QUITE! High temp ambient, with significant loss of power. Been there, done that multiple times in June. Dealer unable to reproduce the symptoms. I've got it documented in my/their records. We'll see how it goes...
Side note: Should I switch my intake back to stock for this ordeal?!?
Side note: Should I switch my intake back to stock for this ordeal?!?
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Flash flash flash flash flash flash What happens when they run out of letters for the flashes?
News Flash: "We need to vote on the 8, we are getting stepped on by the masses... of Hondas."
http://www.forbes.com/2006/02/06/cx_showland_japan.html
News Flash: "We need to vote on the 8, we are getting stepped on by the masses... of Hondas."
http://www.forbes.com/2006/02/06/cx_showland_japan.html
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Its Explained in the Info that some 2006s are included for aDIFFERENT issue. They just threw them in to take care of a glitch while they were adding it instead of having a seperate bulletin/ recall.
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Until March 1, 2007, Mazda is offering two rental plans:
1. Dealer participates in the MCode Program and supplies the customer with a CX-7 to drive OR supplies the customer with a Mazda loaner vehicle from an outside rental agency while their car is in the dealership where Mazda will pay up to $50.00 per day
2. Dealer uses outside rental service where Mazda will reimburse the normal rental reimbursement of up to $30.00 per day.
1. Dealer participates in the MCode Program and supplies the customer with a CX-7 to drive OR supplies the customer with a Mazda loaner vehicle from an outside rental agency while their car is in the dealership where Mazda will pay up to $50.00 per day
2. Dealer uses outside rental service where Mazda will reimburse the normal rental reimbursement of up to $30.00 per day.
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So all this gnashing of teeth and pulling of hair basically for something relatively insignificant.
1I did not see anthing regarding use or not of synthetic oil.
2. Catalytic converter replacement----nothing new this test has been available since day 1.
3.Engine flooding---nothing new here except now you only get leading spark plugs.
4.They are not going to tell you anything about engine vacuum----so you cannot argue with the dealer.
Or did I miss something?
1I did not see anthing regarding use or not of synthetic oil.
2. Catalytic converter replacement----nothing new this test has been available since day 1.
3.Engine flooding---nothing new here except now you only get leading spark plugs.
4.They are not going to tell you anything about engine vacuum----so you cannot argue with the dealer.
Or did I miss something?
#941
Thanks, zoom. I spoke too soon. In the Dealer Letter document, it makes it sound like you have to be within the warranty to get a car. But after I read the other documents, it became obvious that they will provide a car.
I have never asked my dealer for a car before, but if I can have a chance to drive a CX-7, I may have to make an exception this time!
I have never asked my dealer for a car before, but if I can have a chance to drive a CX-7, I may have to make an exception this time!
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Originally Posted by ASH8
Well said NEW YORKER!!
For my 2 cents worth...this is from experience being a Warranty claims officer for a dealer when R100, RX-2, RX-3 engine's were failing due to coolant leaking into rotor housings...Mazda then as now gave extended warranties for ALL engines, even when the car was out of warranty or changed ownership, for memory in the early 70's it was a 48 month unlimited kilometre warranty with the owner paying for the labour cost only...brand new parts were free and dealers would claim rebate as they would for their normal warranty policies....
For my 2 cents worth...this is from experience being a Warranty claims officer for a dealer when R100, RX-2, RX-3 engine's were failing due to coolant leaking into rotor housings...Mazda then as now gave extended warranties for ALL engines, even when the car was out of warranty or changed ownership, for memory in the early 70's it was a 48 month unlimited kilometre warranty with the owner paying for the labour cost only...brand new parts were free and dealers would claim rebate as they would for their normal warranty policies....
On the subject of the thread: Anyone think I could have "ruined" my 2004 engine in just 3000 miles? Broke before broken in? I rather doubt it.
#943
Originally Posted by two rotors
So all this gnashing of teeth and pulling of hair basically for something relatively insignificant… Or did I miss something?
With apologies to M. Twain, reports of the 8's death have been greatly exaggerated.
#944
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Originally Posted by New Yorker
Exactly! Despite all the forecasts of doom and gloom, most 8's will get nothing more than new plugs and a reflash. What I found particularly noteworthy is the fact that they won't even do the engine test—let along an engine swap—if you haven't experienced power loss or poor idling.
With apologies to M. Twain, reports of the 8's death have been greatly exaggerated.
With apologies to M. Twain, reports of the 8's death have been greatly exaggerated.
I don't fault them for handling them that way but I certainly don't fault anyone for having a lesser opinion of Mazda or the RX-8 because of this situation. Whether or not some figurative reports have been exaggerated is irrelevant unless you like to talk in dramatic absolutes.
#945
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Originally Posted by saturn
Half of the 8's on the road could need this recall and that's still how they would handle it. You think they'd spend all that time and money to test every car? Like every company they'd rather address the symptom and not the problem.
I don't fault them for handling them that way but I certainly don't fault anyone for having a lesser opinion of Mazda or the RX-8 because of this situation. Whether or not some figurative reports have been exaggerated is irrelevant unless you like to talk in dramatic absolutes.
I don't fault them for handling them that way but I certainly don't fault anyone for having a lesser opinion of Mazda or the RX-8 because of this situation. Whether or not some figurative reports have been exaggerated is irrelevant unless you like to talk in dramatic absolutes.
PS Do you believe Iraq had weapons of mass destruction?
#946
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Originally Posted by two rotors
Look I don't wish to appear rude,but you have absolutely no evidence to support your first statement---it is pure unadulterated bullshit! So why would you make such a statement?
PS Do you believe Iraq had weapons of mass destruction?
PS Do you believe Iraq had weapons of mass destruction?
People are making statements with this victim mentality of "look at all the people trying to trash and kill the RX-8 over something of no importance". My only point is that despite your opinion of the situation, some might think this whole ordeal is a bad thing and cause them to think differently of the 8 and/or Mazda.
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Originally Posted by saturn
Half of the 8's on the road could need this recall and that's still how they would handle it. You think they'd spend all that time and money to test every car? Like every company they'd rather address the symptom and not the problem.
I don't fault them for handling them that way but I certainly don't fault anyone for having a lesser opinion of Mazda or the RX-8 because of this situation. Whether or not some figurative reports have been exaggerated is irrelevant unless you like to talk in dramatic absolutes.
I don't fault them for handling them that way but I certainly don't fault anyone for having a lesser opinion of Mazda or the RX-8 because of this situation. Whether or not some figurative reports have been exaggerated is irrelevant unless you like to talk in dramatic absolutes.
#948
Originally Posted by New Yorker
For the record, nearly every 8 on the road requires this recall—and is getting it. Only a handful of '06's are exempt. Second, Mazda has determined that engines that have not had problems with power loss and idling haven't had the damage requiring testing/replacement. I'm not an engineer but, intuitively, at least, that seems to make complete sense. Why waste time and money testing engines that haven't exhibited even the least sign of having the problem? What's more, do you think Mazda would be stupid enough to go to the great expense (in time, money and bad p.r.) to issue this massive recall and then not be thorough about testing—only to have 8 owners complain about engine problems a year or two from now?? That simply does not make sense. I think you're mistaken—Mazda is, in fact, addressing the problem.
No, it does not make sense to test every engine. However, any good statistician would tell you that conducting a statistical sampling across all engines and not just those that "complain" is the proper way to go.
As to your question about whether MAZDA would be "stupid enough" ... just look at the last two years. Yeah, they are stupid enough. In fact, they are so confident of their latest flash that they saw fit to extend our warantees. If they were really confident, they'd say it is resolved ... no need for an extension.
All we have is the same thing we've had for the last 2+ years ... another flash and a wait and see. Not holding my breath.
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not only ar ethey addressing the issue of the possible engien failure but they are going but they are also including an issue with some 2006s which is UNRELATED. they want to do everything they can to resolve the issue . but they do hav eto worry about spending TOO much money on this. if your car doesnt have any symptoms now and they hav edetermined tha tno symptoms mean s no damage then i agree with New Yorker.
people arent seeing the larger picture here either - that is tha tMazda is specifically addressing complaints edxpressed on this forum.
1. "i always get asucky *** loaner car" Mazda is asking the dealers to give you a brand new CX-7 or if not an upgraded loaner from the norm.
2. "i got my car back dirty" " they got grease all over my seats" they are asking the dealers to get the cars cleaned inside and out
plus the extended warranty PLUS I can tell they will replace any engine that s fails from this in the future. even out of warranty and showing the recall already done. The techs have been working this for a long time- they believe taking these steps will take care of the problem.
people arent seeing the larger picture here either - that is tha tMazda is specifically addressing complaints edxpressed on this forum.
1. "i always get asucky *** loaner car" Mazda is asking the dealers to give you a brand new CX-7 or if not an upgraded loaner from the norm.
2. "i got my car back dirty" " they got grease all over my seats" they are asking the dealers to get the cars cleaned inside and out
plus the extended warranty PLUS I can tell they will replace any engine that s fails from this in the future. even out of warranty and showing the recall already done. The techs have been working this for a long time- they believe taking these steps will take care of the problem.
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Originally Posted by mark205
The point is some engines are indeed damaged. They are damaged due to faulty flash updates over the past two+ years. We have seen in that period of time a litany of the alphabet trotted out as solutions to this problem, including, I might add, the most recent ones. MAZDA has chosen to test their engineering troubleshooting expertise on the buying public. To their chagrin, they have determined that they have damaged a number of engines during this two-year experiment and will need to replace them.
No, it does not make sense to test every engine. However, any good statistician would tell you that conducting a statistical sampling across all engines and not just those that "complain" is the proper way to go.
As to your question about whether MAZDA would be "stupid enough" ... just look at the last two years. Yeah, they are stupid enough. In fact, they are so confident of their latest flash that they saw fit to extend our warantees. If they were really confident, they'd say it is resolved ... no need for an extension.
All we have is the same thing we've had for the last 2+ years ... another flash and a wait and see. Not holding my breath.
No, it does not make sense to test every engine. However, any good statistician would tell you that conducting a statistical sampling across all engines and not just those that "complain" is the proper way to go.
As to your question about whether MAZDA would be "stupid enough" ... just look at the last two years. Yeah, they are stupid enough. In fact, they are so confident of their latest flash that they saw fit to extend our warantees. If they were really confident, they'd say it is resolved ... no need for an extension.
All we have is the same thing we've had for the last 2+ years ... another flash and a wait and see. Not holding my breath.