Thought this was in need of it's own thread...in Technical.

Mazda Japan have recently made available as a replacement Part the passenger Dash Cover which was ONLY previously available with Air Bag Module included and over $1000 USD.

The Dash Crush Pad without Air Bag Module is now just over $300 USD, and is available for both Left and Right Hand Drive RX-8's..

When it does crack an ugly wide "H" pattern emerges where passenger Air Bag would deploy from.

Here are the Part Numbers for new Crush Pad ONLY.

FEY1-57-K5X Air Bag Door LEFT HAND DRIVE

F1Y1-57-K5X Air Bag Door RIGHT HAND DRIVE

 

I haven't had this problem but I know other members like that of 9krpmrx8 will be interested in this. It seems like alot of forum members from warmer climates have had issues with their dashes cracking.That is some good news. Thanks Ash!

 

Me, don't have this problem *roll eyes*

 

My dash has a very tiny crack in the center. Kind of where the Factory navi is located but mine does not have the Navi. Im going to double check it now to make sure its not slowly cracking seeing as how im in florida and its hot as hell! \m/

 

Sweet, my dash just started to crack. Still $300 though

 

for that price, I rather just leave it as is. at least until its completely crack/apart

 

Yeah mine is not really noticeable yet.

 

I havent had any issues with any cracking.. my car has seen 100 degree weather and -10 freezing temps..

 

I have the exact same cracking in dash on mine as well, in the same boat as 9k

 

It annoys the **** out of me.

 

Have u ever wipe the interior with stuff like Armor all ?

if yes then that might be the problem.

 

Thanks for the heads up. My 04 in FL has a 3" Horizontal crack which I assume will only get worse over time. Maybe it's from my British wife getting in the wrong side of the car to drive and beating her fist against it? (Well the getting in the wrong side part is true even after 11+ years)

 

Thanks Ash....................started to develop about a 7 inch vertical crack.

Found it for about $310.00 with free shipping.
www.onlinemazdaparts.com

Other places were as high as $438.00 with shipping!


Dave


Anyone know how easy or hard this is gonna be?
Looking at the picture it doesn't seem to be too bad.
Anybody ever replace it yet?

 

Yep Jason is good...always fair..

Pretty easy for what I can tell..

Here is a guy who has done a DIY.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-replace-passenger-side-airbag-cover-thats-splitting-%24150-201523/#post4080657

Ash

 

Yeah, seems like I always search around thinking I'll do better, but he gets me back everytime and has never failed to beat the price and gets it here rather quickly.

Dave


Oh.............I hadn't search for a DIY yet, so thanks for that as well

 

Can I just remove the airbag door from another mazda rx8 thats being parted out?

 

door? u mean the trim

yes u can.

 

Just reviving an old thread as mine started to crack like over the past few months. Mine is a 2004 and I think it has taken a while as it is garaged and I apply protection on it at least 3 times a year.

I am not too bothered by the crack yet, but the question I have is is there any safety issue with the crack or is it just cosmetic? I am assuming there is no safety hazard, but just thought I check.

 

The crack itself is not a safety issue. It's just ugly as sin...

I am incredibly bothered by mine...

Travis

 

thanks.

 

Bringing this back from the dead. What is the exact part to look for on the site. I know it has to be under a certain area on there. Mine has been cracked for over a year now and i just cant take it any longer. Thank you in advance for any help.

 

Its under the airbag section

 

Mine looks just like that first pic.... ugh. 300-400 bucks? Guess its staying like that

 

bummer, my search on Online Mazda Parts didn't turn up anything. other airbag parts, and other dash components, but not the sought after "crush pad" part of the dash, or whatever it's called.

there are a couple on ebay, but i'm hesitant to buy one there if it's as old or older than mine (2008), only to have it crack again. stupid texas heat.

 

Mine just started cracking as well. I saw the ones on Ebay without the airbag. Anyone know if it's easy to swap the airbag?