Mazda Authorized Modification sticker?
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Mazda Authorized Modification sticker?
Hello Fellow RX-8 Owners!
First I want to say, forgive me - I'm hoping I've made the right choice as to where I should post this question/thread. I'm also new here in posting - but I've been reading for some time.
I've a very young owner of my RX-8. I've only owned it about a month now and I just recently noticed something... A Mazda Authorized Modification sticker, in the inside of driver's side door well (?) only visible when the door is opened quite a bit. From what I gather it just says that there's been an official Mazda Mod done to my car but I don't know what it is.
For a bit of background - I'm the second owner. It's a '05 AT Touring with 7k miles on it. It looks like it's hardly used and spent most of it's time in a garage as far as I can tell. I assume its a very negligible mod - whatever it may be. I assumed the car was still entirely Touring stock under the hood. Maybe a simple interior mod?
Here is a quick cell phone photo snap of the sticker. (Sorry about the poor quality! - I believe the code reads:
POM: 03za-18881- H)
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Any clue as to what this mod maybe? Or maybe a place I can refer too to find a list of these Official Mazda Modification codes and what they are?
Thanks in advance!!
-Niric
First I want to say, forgive me - I'm hoping I've made the right choice as to where I should post this question/thread. I'm also new here in posting - but I've been reading for some time.
I've a very young owner of my RX-8. I've only owned it about a month now and I just recently noticed something... A Mazda Authorized Modification sticker, in the inside of driver's side door well (?) only visible when the door is opened quite a bit. From what I gather it just says that there's been an official Mazda Mod done to my car but I don't know what it is.
For a bit of background - I'm the second owner. It's a '05 AT Touring with 7k miles on it. It looks like it's hardly used and spent most of it's time in a garage as far as I can tell. I assume its a very negligible mod - whatever it may be. I assumed the car was still entirely Touring stock under the hood. Maybe a simple interior mod?
Here is a quick cell phone photo snap of the sticker. (Sorry about the poor quality! - I believe the code reads:
POM: 03za-18881- H)
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Any clue as to what this mod maybe? Or maybe a place I can refer too to find a list of these Official Mazda Modification codes and what they are?
Thanks in advance!!
-Niric
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looks like they flashed your PCM with new settings.
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Is there a place I can look on my paper work or online to find out what mods my car has had done to it? Maybe an email of that code to Mazda?
None-the-less I'm mainly just curious. I'm not having any problems of any kind.
Thanks for the reply nycgps!
-Niric
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Ah, I see! I did run by my local dealer for some parts pricing. I asked the parts guy about the sticker and he was happy to run out and take a look at it for me. And now that you say that Jedi54 - that sounds exactly like what he was guessing. Well, I'll try to find out what this PCM device is and what it does, then. I really have no idea... Haha.
I have little to no knowledge of cars, let alone one with a Rotary in it... I have always been fascinated and eager to learn more about cars though. I really wish I knew how to do half the things I see people talking about on the forums here. Still - I'm very proud to have such an amazing and unique car. (It's still hard to believe its mine!) Hell of an upgrade from my get-me-by 95' Merc Tracer. Hahaha.
Ok, bit of a ramble there. I'll shut up.
Thanks for the reply as well Jedi54!
-Niric
I have little to no knowledge of cars, let alone one with a Rotary in it... I have always been fascinated and eager to learn more about cars though. I really wish I knew how to do half the things I see people talking about on the forums here. Still - I'm very proud to have such an amazing and unique car. (It's still hard to believe its mine!) Hell of an upgrade from my get-me-by 95' Merc Tracer. Hahaha.
Ok, bit of a ramble there. I'll shut up.
Thanks for the reply as well Jedi54!
-Niric
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PCM is pretty much the computer that runs the car.
Last year they recalled the RX-8's and one of the repair procedures was to give it some new parameters. Mazda developes the code, and the dealer 'flashes' the car with the new settings.
Last year they recalled the RX-8's and one of the repair procedures was to give it some new parameters. Mazda developes the code, and the dealer 'flashes' the car with the new settings.
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I did set up an Owners account on the Mazda official site. It made it look like they would tell you if your car had any necessary recalls. (It has you input your vin# and such.) Could it be they've already been performed? Or are the other recalls just something they will give you if you have a problem with the part?
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No big deal, that just means that the dealership that your car been to actually doing quite a good job.
My car's computer has been updated at dealership at LEAST 3 times. None of which got the stickers that they MUST MUST MUST stick it on after flashing.
So, dont worry be happy (Oh btw, there is a even newer flash out there, if you still under warranty, go to your dealership ask them to update it)
My car's computer has been updated at dealership at LEAST 3 times. None of which got the stickers that they MUST MUST MUST stick it on after flashing.
So, dont worry be happy (Oh btw, there is a even newer flash out there, if you still under warranty, go to your dealership ask them to update it)
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Interesting... So it was more or less the confirmation of a recall of some sort. I wonder if it's safe to say that other recalls were performed on the car then?
I did set up an Owners account on the Mazda official site. It made it look like they would tell you if your car had any necessary recalls. (It has you input your vin# and such.) Could it be they've already been performed? Or are the other recalls just something they will give you if you have a problem with the part?
I did set up an Owners account on the Mazda official site. It made it look like they would tell you if your car had any necessary recalls. (It has you input your vin# and such.) Could it be they've already been performed? Or are the other recalls just something they will give you if you have a problem with the part?
If you contact any dealer's service department, or Mazda NA Ops, and give them your VIN, they can tell you everything that's been done to your car by a Mazda dealer.
Recalls are done to every car, whether there are symptoms or not. There are also Technical Service Bulletins that describe fixes to cars that have particular problems. For example, there's a TSB on replacing a broken heater ****, but they're not going to replace your **** unless it's broken. There are also TSBs that descibe improved service procedures, like the one that says how to remove the center console without breaking the retaining latches.
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No big deal, that just means that the dealership that your car been to actually doing quite a good job.
My car's computer has been updated at dealership at LEAST 3 times. None of which got the stickers that they MUST MUST MUST stick it on after flashing.
So, dont worry be happy (Oh btw, there is a even newer flash out there, if you still under warranty, go to your dealership ask them to update it)
My car's computer has been updated at dealership at LEAST 3 times. None of which got the stickers that they MUST MUST MUST stick it on after flashing.
So, dont worry be happy (Oh btw, there is a even newer flash out there, if you still under warranty, go to your dealership ask them to update it)
I really appreciate the advice and information!
-Niric
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The web site is kind of random on recall information. It might tell you if there's a current recall, but does not keep track of what's been done to your car.
If you contact any dealer's service department, or Mazda NA Ops, and give them your VIN, they can tell you everything that's been done to your car by a Mazda dealer.
Recalls are done to every car, whether there are symptoms or not. There are also Technical Service Bulletins that describe fixes to cars that have particular problems. For example, there's a TSB on replacing a broken heater ****, but they're not going to replace your **** unless it's broken. There are also TSBs that descibe improved service procedures, like the one that says how to remove the center console without breaking the retaining latches.
Ken
If you contact any dealer's service department, or Mazda NA Ops, and give them your VIN, they can tell you everything that's been done to your car by a Mazda dealer.
Recalls are done to every car, whether there are symptoms or not. There are also Technical Service Bulletins that describe fixes to cars that have particular problems. For example, there's a TSB on replacing a broken heater ****, but they're not going to replace your **** unless it's broken. There are also TSBs that descibe improved service procedures, like the one that says how to remove the center console without breaking the retaining latches.
Ken
I'll definitely have to give my local Mazda dealer a call about this then.
I was wondering what the difference between recalls and TSBs were, as well. I'm glad you cleared that up for me.
I need to get the car good and in order while the factory warranty is still live. I assume things like the PCM update aren't free with non-Mazda extended warranties. Though, I honestly have no idea.
Thanks Ken, this info is really useful to me!
-Niric
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I have that mod sticker too, but mine reads:
SW N3Z2ET000
Just bought the car a few weeks ago.....'04 MT RX8 --- GT
Still trying to figure out the full history, car fax only tells u so much
Never mind finally found a useful PDF - 2004 M/T (All) { N3Z2-18-881T (PCM calibration part number)} {SW-N3Z2ET000 (file name)}
which is actually located somewhere on this site, link below
VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.ph...chmentid=84051
SW N3Z2ET000
Just bought the car a few weeks ago.....'04 MT RX8 --- GT
Still trying to figure out the full history, car fax only tells u so much
Never mind finally found a useful PDF - 2004 M/T (All) { N3Z2-18-881T (PCM calibration part number)} {SW-N3Z2ET000 (file name)}
which is actually located somewhere on this site, link below
VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.ph...chmentid=84051
Last edited by FLCL; 06-14-2012 at 09:28 AM.
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Some dealerships did not add the sticker.
After this date there have been a couple of more flash updates.
They don't add stickers for those.
They record it in the Mazda data base so any dealer can tell if you have the current flash.
Buying a used RX8?
First thing to do is get the flash codes checked at the dealer.
This should be free as they are mandatory updates. If you are behind they will update for free.
But beware!
They will sell you an oil change.
Mu haha.......
After this date there have been a couple of more flash updates.
They don't add stickers for those.
They record it in the Mazda data base so any dealer can tell if you have the current flash.
Buying a used RX8?
First thing to do is get the flash codes checked at the dealer.
This should be free as they are mandatory updates. If you are behind they will update for free.
But beware!
They will sell you an oil change.
Mu haha.......
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They record it in the Mazda data base so any dealer can tell if you have the current flash.
Buying a used RX8?
First thing to do is get the flash codes checked at the dealer.
This should be free as they are mandatory updates. If you are behind they will update for free.
But beware!
They will sell you an oil change.
Mu haha.......
Buying a used RX8?
First thing to do is get the flash codes checked at the dealer.
This should be free as they are mandatory updates. If you are behind they will update for free.
But beware!
They will sell you an oil change.
Mu haha.......
At least I'll have fun driving there in my 8
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