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.

 

I've seen mine more often since the reflash.. could be the rain

 

This is quite intriguing. I brought my car into Faulkner on the 10th--two days before your posting--and I discussed the L-reflash with them and showed them a printout of information from this forum. So, clearly, they had heard of the L reflash. Maybe, thinking more charitably, they meant that they hadn't heard of the reflash from some higher authority than a mere customer.

Or, maybe not.

 

This is really odd... I hope that something in my flash didn't disable my DSC/TCS. With the wet roads this morning I tried again to light up the TCS skid indicator unsuccessfully. Twice taking off from a light, and once doing a high RPM shift from first into second, I managed to get the wheels to spin pretty good, and no blinky TCS light at all. Now I'm wondering if it's working at all... for my own edification can someone refresh my memory- the TCS icon does light up in straight line wheel slippage, right? (not just lateral slippage)?

 

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

 

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??

 

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.

 

My browsers aren't showing that as a complete address. If I go to finishlineperformance.com I don't find an easy way to access TSBs. Can anybody give me the complete link or point me to other references?

 

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/

Bookmarked!

Thanks!