"Mazda expects to recall RX-8s"
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From: Worcester, MA
Originally Posted by Skiptomylue
so.. have they officaly announced it yet? i have been outta the loop the past few days.. and dont wanna have to sift threw80 pages... last time i checked they hadnt even announced the recall? have they offically announced it or..
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From: San Jose Area
Originally Posted by Nubo
Same here. I ran through the procedure yesterday to see how mine would do. Twice I busted 3000 rpm and had to start over even though I was being careful. Shifting below 3000 rpm is definitely unnatural! 
I have no idea how anyone could do that habitually.
I have no idea how anyone could do that habitually.
What if you already have the "S" flash?
Wasn't the S supposed to up oil metering and fix A/C stumbles? If it actually does this, won't it hide some or all of the symptoms of a damaged engine?
Just seems like what they check for in the drive test is what the S flash was supposed to help with, so is it possible they would miss the problem?
Wasn't the S supposed to up oil metering and fix A/C stumbles? If it actually does this, won't it hide some or all of the symptoms of a damaged engine?
Just seems like what they check for in the drive test is what the S flash was supposed to help with, so is it possible they would miss the problem?
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Originally Posted by dsmdriver
What if you already have the "S" flash?
Wasn't the S supposed to up oil metering and fix A/C stumbles? If it actually does this, won't it hide some or all of the symptoms of a damaged engine?
Just seems like what they check for in the drive test is what the S flash was supposed to help with, so is it possible they would miss the problem?
Wasn't the S supposed to up oil metering and fix A/C stumbles? If it actually does this, won't it hide some or all of the symptoms of a damaged engine?
Just seems like what they check for in the drive test is what the S flash was supposed to help with, so is it possible they would miss the problem?
we're only 6 more flashes away from the elusive 'Z' flash!!! lol
I wasn't asking if I needed to move to the "T" flash. I was asking if having the "S" flash would hide the symptoms of a damaged engine during the drive test that they have to do to see if the engine is ok.
I find it interesting that the only check for a bad cat is via the PCM. They don't check it visually at all.
I find it interesting that the only check for a bad cat is via the PCM. They don't check it visually at all.
Its all about Style...
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From: South of Boston, MA
Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
the 'T' flash in this recall is mandatory for ALL affected RX8's
we're only 6 more flashes away from the elusive 'Z' flash!!! lol
we're only 6 more flashes away from the elusive 'Z' flash!!! lol
Originally Posted by dsmdriver
I wasn't asking if I needed to move to the "T" flash. I was asking if having the "S" flash would hide the symptoms of a damaged engine during the drive test that they have to do to see if the engine is ok.
I find it interesting that the only check for a bad cat is via the PCM. They don't check it visually at all.
I find it interesting that the only check for a bad cat is via the PCM. They don't check it visually at all.
no the s flash will not fix or cover up the problem if the damage is done..
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From: Whitby Ont
Originally Posted by dsmdriver
I find it interesting that the only check for a bad cat is via the PCM. They don't check it visually at all.
The test descibed is a functional check which checks the decontamination capability of the catalytic converter.Broken bricks and plugged bricks would not pass
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Originally Posted by devious12
After being on my 3rd engine I thought that a loose MAF was the reasoning behind my irratic idle, but after tightening it the car seems to still have the same issue. It will actually idle at 1500k and stay there for a few minutes, then drop back down to 750k then up again to 1500k bouncing up and down until I turn the car off and start it again a while later.
They had to bring in one of the Master mechanics who recommended they change the MAF...did that, nothing same issue... they then stated it was the throttlebody, changed that with a PCM update and that seemed to fix the problems since I haven't seen any idling issues since and it's been 3 weeks.
Last edited by Bio; Aug 28, 2006 at 05:42 PM.
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Originally Posted by ZOOMNRX8
...when will we be able to get our cars checked out? Do the recall sheets have to be mailed, and then we make appointments? or can we call the dealership and just come by?...
Also, for anyone that has had their engine replaced: did you ever log your old engine serial number? Like the organ donor program; it'd be cool to say that your old motor has brought new life to my 8, wouldn't it?!?
If mine is surrendered to Mazda, I'll let you know the #.
Last edited by MadDashRX8; Aug 28, 2006 at 05:53 PM.
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From: SF Bay Area, California
Originally Posted by Astral
imagine sitting in traffic.
. But I guess if you go minutes on end without getting over, say 8 mph, then that would do it. I guess you just gotta rev that motor once in a while. Give you something to do while you're stuck in gridlock. VROOOOOM!!!
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From: South of Boston, MA
Originally Posted by juanjux
It's obvious. After Z you get a 350Z engine.
BtW someone mentioned Serial # logging.. um... where is our # stamped on the block or whateva Mazda decided to do in regards to that? Havent bothered to look I'm disapointed in myself
Althought our car is mass produced I think this idea has some merit with the end of the world senerio of most engines being replaced and all that.
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Originally Posted by danielk015
^ Bio.. how often would the irregular idling happen to you?? Was it constant or just once in awhile?? I dont think mine happens enough that the dealer could recreate...
I even tried to clear the ECU a few times, but that didn't work either.
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Originally Posted by Clavius
...where is our # stamped on the block or whateva Mazda decided to do in regards to that?
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From: Hilliard, OH
Wow - that's weird. I was thinking of an "organ donor" meet when this is all over, on the way home tonight. It would be neat if we could track where these remans go, but I think it will be a closely guarded secret.
