View Poll Results: If you have the "L" ECU reflash, are you pleased with it?
yes
39
62.90%
no
6
9.68%
not sure
17
27.42%
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Firmware "L"
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Has anyone noticed a difference with their DSC/TCS system and the 'L' flash? I have definitely observed my TSC skid warning light does not come on nearly as much- in fact I can't remember seeing it since the reflash. I was wondering about it this morning so I broke the back-end loose a couple times taking on from a light since the roads are slick, and the light never came on, although I could feel DSC/TCS intervene. I also feel like it's a little less intrusive now, but that's a little more subjective and harder to judge.
Anyone else notice this? I wonder if people were complaining to Mazda about the flashing warning light while they were driving, and something in this flash addressed it.
Anyone else notice this? I wonder if people were complaining to Mazda about the flashing warning light while they were driving, and something in this flash addressed it.
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I've seen mine more often since the reflash.. could be the rain
Originally posted by G8rboy
Has anyone noticed a difference with their DSC/TCS system and the 'L' flash? I have definitely observed my TSC skid warning light does not come on nearly as much- in fact I can't remember seeing it since the reflash. I was wondering about it this morning so I broke the back-end loose a couple times taking on from a light since the roads are slick, and the light never came on, although I could feel DSC/TCS intervene. I also feel like it's a little less intrusive now, but that's a little more subjective and harder to judge.
Anyone else notice this? I wonder if people were complaining to Mazda about the flashing warning light while they were driving, and something in this flash addressed it.
Has anyone noticed a difference with their DSC/TCS system and the 'L' flash? I have definitely observed my TSC skid warning light does not come on nearly as much- in fact I can't remember seeing it since the reflash. I was wondering about it this morning so I broke the back-end loose a couple times taking on from a light since the roads are slick, and the light never came on, although I could feel DSC/TCS intervene. I also feel like it's a little less intrusive now, but that's a little more subjective and harder to judge.
Anyone else notice this? I wonder if people were complaining to Mazda about the flashing warning light while they were driving, and something in this flash addressed it.
#53
Originally posted by Irish_in_a_RX8
I called Mazda Faulkner in Philadelphia today, and they personally have never heard of the "L" reflash, does anyone here have the service bulletin link ( which I cant find ) or proof of such a thing?
Thanks guys.
Wayne
I called Mazda Faulkner in Philadelphia today, and they personally have never heard of the "L" reflash, does anyone here have the service bulletin link ( which I cant find ) or proof of such a thing?
Thanks guys.
Wayne
Or, maybe not.
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Originally posted by guy321
I've seen mine more often since the reflash.. could be the rain
I've seen mine more often since the reflash.. could be the rain
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I had the re-flash and re-calls done, picked it up today.
I had to bribe my service writer....but he did it.
They did a great job and even washed my car.
After the "L" re-flash it seems a little slower, and not as powerfull.
Perhaps after I drive it more, but for now no improvement at all.
I was getting 12 MPG driving hard before the flash.....only time will tell.
I do love the car even with all the quirks.
The Baller
I had to bribe my service writer....but he did it.
They did a great job and even washed my car.
After the "L" re-flash it seems a little slower, and not as powerfull.
Perhaps after I drive it more, but for now no improvement at all.
I was getting 12 MPG driving hard before the flash.....only time will tell.
I do love the car even with all the quirks.
The Baller
#56
Stuck in a love triangle
Guys I printedup the TSB and tookit to one of the dealersthat said they didnt know anything about the new firmware. The rep readover the entire thing and thenpulled up the VIN #of my car. They saidthey weregoing to go check it out but then when they noticed that my VIN came before the specified ones on theTSB http://www.finishlineperformance.com...01-010-04.html theytold me theres no way they would upgrade my firmware sincemy car was not applicable for the repair accordingto the TSB. I then triedto plead w/him and saidis it really a big dealto just update my cars firmware? He stood byhis words and said the car doesnt need it. How amI supposed to get the L reflash now??
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PCM Reflash
It's really very simple ...
I brought my car in today for the recalls and an oil change.
I asked the service rep to have the PCM updated to the latest version. I showed him the TSBs that contain the calibration code and WDS filename. I told him that I wanted the update and if he did it I would give them the highest marks on the survey that Mazda will send me in a few days to rate the service provided by the dealer. While I made no specific threats, it was probably clear to him that I would give low marks if they didn't do it.
When I got home with the car this evening, I did the brake pedal test to confirm that the update was done.
Now I will test to see if I get any mpg and/or performance improvements. My initial reaction was that it did seem to be idling a bit smoother and a little smoother acceleration as well.
I brought my car in today for the recalls and an oil change.
I asked the service rep to have the PCM updated to the latest version. I showed him the TSBs that contain the calibration code and WDS filename. I told him that I wanted the update and if he did it I would give them the highest marks on the survey that Mazda will send me in a few days to rate the service provided by the dealer. While I made no specific threats, it was probably clear to him that I would give low marks if they didn't do it.
When I got home with the car this evening, I did the brake pedal test to confirm that the update was done.
Now I will test to see if I get any mpg and/or performance improvements. My initial reaction was that it did seem to be idling a bit smoother and a little smoother acceleration as well.
#58
Hey guys?
#59
Stuck in a love triangle
I will space it outfor you.
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/ rx8/ docs/ 01-010-04.html
Copy that into theaddress part and removeall the spaces
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/ rx8/ docs/ 01-010-04.html
Copy that into theaddress part and removeall the spaces
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