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06-28-2007, 07:30 PM
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Check Engine ??
Hey everyone,
I thought I'd put this out there to see if any of you have had this problem. It seems that my check engine light is coming on nearly every time I've had to put gas in the RX-8. I've had the car tested twice and they assure me that nothing is wrong with it but having the code reset only to trip again in a few days is getting annoying. Is it just me or what? And before someone mentions it, yes I've checked the gas cap and everything seems normal. Any ideas?
I thought I'd put this out there to see if any of you have had this problem. It seems that my check engine light is coming on nearly every time I've had to put gas in the RX-8. I've had the car tested twice and they assure me that nothing is wrong with it but having the code reset only to trip again in a few days is getting annoying. Is it just me or what? And before someone mentions it, yes I've checked the gas cap and everything seems normal. Any ideas?
07-10-2007, 08:05 AM
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07-10-2007, 08:28 AM
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had the same problem.the code read small leak in evap. system had the light put out twice in a week.after that had a gas cap replaced and the problem went away!sama as dallasdon questioned.
07-10-2007, 11:11 AM
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most problems will not show there face on a new car sitting on the lot.you really need to wake the car up and put it in the mood like a real nice....then you find out how quick the beast raises her head.small problem but a pain in the behind.glad it came around!
07-11-2007, 06:44 AM
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07-11-2007, 08:16 PM
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New engine w 10k
My engine light is on for the last week or so. I take it to the dealership (thinking it was under new engine warrenty) how wrong was I. It will cost me $385.00 plus tax to get this problem fix. By the way, my car has been in the dealership over 80 times in the last 3 years or so. What a mess. Still like the car and would like to use it for my business to advertise the website.
09-17-2007, 10:02 AM
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I see this is a recall now for '06 and '07 rx-8s. but I have a 2004, and it's just a technical service bulletin. I'm out of warranty. what are the chances they will turn this into a recall for earlier cars too?
alternatively, how much does the new improved gas cap cost? I could only find the old one online
alternatively, how much does the new improved gas cap cost? I could only find the old one online
09-17-2007, 10:10 AM
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My engine light is on for the last week or so. I take it to the dealership (thinking it was under new engine warrenty) how wrong was I. It will cost me $385.00 plus tax to get this problem fix. By the way, my car has been in the dealership over 80 times in the last 3 years or so. What a mess. Still like the car and would like to use it for my business to advertise the website.
09-17-2007, 11:02 AM
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I see this is a recall now for '06 and '07 rx-8s. but I have a 2004, and it's just a technical service bulletin. I'm out of warranty. what are the chances they will turn this into a recall for earlier cars too?
alternatively, how much does the new improved gas cap cost? I could only find the old one online
alternatively, how much does the new improved gas cap cost? I could only find the old one online
but if your car is still under warranty they can give you a new cap for free
cap is not a recall,
09-17-2007, 11:37 AM
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oh, I read this http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...hp?t=123657044 the guy said it was a recall, but it looks like a TSB actually.
I'm out of warranty, so I guess I'll just print out the TSB and take it to the dealer and see how much they want for the gas cap (I'll replace it myself but I gotta get the part)
I'm out of warranty, so I guess I'll just print out the TSB and take it to the dealer and see how much they want for the gas cap (I'll replace it myself but I gotta get the part)
09-18-2007, 06:34 PM
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Glad to see this post has been a help to others as well. I was able to pick up a new gas cap from my local dealer for like 20 bucks and haven't seen the problem since.