New TSB 3/14/08
03-21-2008, 04:06 AM
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What are these trims and what does the room fuse do? I tried to search for it but nothing came up.
03-21-2008, 04:51 AM
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03-21-2008, 03:35 PM
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Not if they don't actually make it public. IIRC, the good folks at Rosenthal have had to put up with plenty of crap from Mazda for posting these TSBs in the first place. They don't really want them to be public knowledge, and we still make up a very small percentage of 8 owners.
03-22-2008, 03:28 AM
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03-24-2008, 04:49 PM
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The local dealer here said I wasn't covered under the extended powertrain warranty (57xxx mi)... but they did the flash at no charge. Felt a bit better in the mid/high range, but it always does after a reset.
03-24-2008, 04:57 PM
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All 04s should still be under powertrain unless they're over 60k miles. When I initially asked when the flash came out I was told that I'd have to pay the labor, but the service manager and I get along so I just called and had it scheduled when he was there. I'd understand if they didn't want to do the other two TSBs under powertrain, but I don't see any reason why they can't update the software. It's 0.3 hours and helps ensure that they won't need to do an engine replacement heh.
03-24-2008, 05:04 PM
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All 04s should still be under powertrain unless they're over 60k miles. When I initially asked when the flash came out I was told that I'd have to pay the labor, but the service manager and I get along so I just called and had it scheduled when he was there. I'd understand if they didn't want to do the other two TSBs under powertrain, but I don't see any reason why they can't update the software. It's 0.3 hours and helps ensure that they won't need to do an engine replacement heh.
03-24-2008, 05:26 PM
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All 04s should still be under powertrain unless they're over 60k miles. When I initially asked when the flash came out I was told that I'd have to pay the labor, but the service manager and I get along so I just called and had it scheduled when he was there. I'd understand if they didn't want to do the other two TSBs under powertrain, but I don't see any reason why they can't update the software. It's 0.3 hours and helps ensure that they won't need to do an engine replacement heh.
03-24-2008, 05:27 PM
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03-24-2008, 07:06 PM
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03-24-2008, 10:52 PM
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I also asked the guys at Wayne Mazda, the largest Mazda dealer in the country. They also said I shouldn't premix, and that the engines with problems were mostly '04s and/or engines that had been modded, or their owners had used the wrong oil, not changed the oil on schedule, or had let the oil level get too low.
Is it so hard to read the FSM?As for Mazda, they only need your engine to last for 60k miles then bon voyage...
03-25-2008, 04:48 PM
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Just plan on changing your oil immediately afterwards.
I'd suggest using your idle vacuum as a gauge.
If you do the procedure and your vacuum immediately goes up, you are done.
If it doesn't, do it a second time.
If it still doesn't go up, your compression issues aren't carbon-related.
I'd suggest using your idle vacuum as a gauge.
If you do the procedure and your vacuum immediately goes up, you are done.
If it doesn't, do it a second time.
If it still doesn't go up, your compression issues aren't carbon-related.
03-25-2008, 08:08 PM
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Interesting - I assume this is fine if your car has less than 60,000 miles, as it is an engine issue. I prefer it done what it is really hot outside, so this summer is my last chance. I just have to get a real battery before that - the lousy one I got out of one of the numerous TSBs will die for sure after the first rotor procedure
My catalyst was changed once a year since the car was new anyway, so this procedure would not make it much worse than that I think. But if you care about your catalyst, do not do this cleaning too often.
PS How will the engine start after the 1 hour soaking when the whole oil film is washed away and the spark plugs are soaked wet? If you do it yourself, I suggest to remove the spark plugs and drain most of the dirty cleaner after the 1 hour soaking - dry and reinstall the plugs, then try to start the car (be prepared to jump started with another vehicle, just in case).
My catalyst was changed once a year since the car was new anyway, so this procedure would not make it much worse than that I think. But if you care about your catalyst, do not do this cleaning too often.
PS How will the engine start after the 1 hour soaking when the whole oil film is washed away and the spark plugs are soaked wet? If you do it yourself, I suggest to remove the spark plugs and drain most of the dirty cleaner after the 1 hour soaking - dry and reinstall the plugs, then try to start the car (be prepared to jump started with another vehicle, just in case).
03-25-2008, 11:00 PM
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I'm assuming the cleaner is supposed to pull the carbon deposits away from the metal, and carry them away when it is blown out the exhaust as you start the engine. Letting it dry would likely defeat the purpose...
