Mazda RX-8 'M-Tips' - Service Techs
Mazda had already upped the suggested torque from 80 to 90. I don't know where the 108 recommendation came from.
Yes. Interesting stuff.
Yes. Interesting stuff.
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Remote Keyless entry system will not unlock doors
If you encounter a customer concern regarding doors not
unlocking when using the Remote Keyless Entry System, check
for possible installation of aftermarket LED light bulbs. These
bulbs may produce electrical noise that may interfere with the
operation of the Remote Keyless Entry System.
If you determine the Remote Keyless Entry System door unlock
malfunction is caused by an aftermarket accessory, inform the
customer and do not attempt any repairs to the vehicle.
If you encounter a customer concern regarding doors not
unlocking when using the Remote Keyless Entry System, check
for possible installation of aftermarket LED light bulbs. These
bulbs may produce electrical noise that may interfere with the
operation of the Remote Keyless Entry System.
If you determine the Remote Keyless Entry System door unlock
malfunction is caused by an aftermarket accessory, inform the
customer and do not attempt any repairs to the vehicle.
some of these are not so great; I can easily reach in from the top side of the engine bay and remove all four spark plugs with a 3/8" ratchet and sparkplug socket, so why would I want to lift the car, pull a wheel, and use a long extension with swivel just to only reach two of the plugs that way? While you can reach the other two easily from underneath while it is up in the air that recommendation seems like extra time and effort which are the service techs worst enemy.
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some of these are not so great; I can easily reach in from the top side of the engine bay and remove all four spark plugs with a 3/8" ratchet and sparkplug socket, so why would I want to lift the car, pull a wheel, and use a long extension with swivel just to only reach two of the plugs that way? While you can reach the other two easily from underneath while it is up in the air that recommendation seems like extra time and effort which are the service techs worst enemy.
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Hey, thanks for this thead! I just stumbled upon it, and saw the Manual Transmission Whirring Noise. Woo hoo! I've been paranoid about that sound for years, even though I know others have mentioned it too. I just figured all our clutch bearings or whatever were going bad, lol.
One less thing to obsess about!
I've seen newbies ask about it from time to time as well, so it's nice to have something "official" to show them
One less thing to obsess about!
I've seen newbies ask about it from time to time as well, so it's nice to have something "official" to show them
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New (revised) warnings about 'some' "aftermarket devices" which Mazda may warranty void on if the causal problem..
If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery), interview the customer before proceeding with normal
Workshop Manual diagnosis. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Ask the customer if any
aftermarket devices have been installed. Below are a couple of examples of unusual electrical concerns caused by
aftermarket devices.
Workshop Manual diagnosis. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Ask the customer if any
aftermarket devices have been installed. Below are a couple of examples of unusual electrical concerns caused by
aftermarket devices.
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