New upadted starter cheap only 110$??
05-11-2011, 09:50 AM
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Just got off the phone with Mazda USA and my local dealer, I am going in tomorrow at 8am for the compression test. I don't know how to feel about it.. do I hope for a bad test so I get the engine warranty and the new engine??? they are only charging me $104 for the test and the dealer seems very easy to work with!
05-11-2011, 10:24 AM
#77
^ its hard to say. On one hand you hope your engine isnt dead, but on the other hand, if you are having bad enough problems with your car, you might hope for a new engine. You may have to wait a while though as it does take some time for the whole process to be worked out. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
05-11-2011, 10:45 AM
#78
To much to type on a phone lol
Scanner is from harborfreight u can buy it online or at a store near ya if u have one.
I paid 120 for it. But they sell it in the store for like 160. If you find it on sale on their site u can go in with the page loaded on your phone with the sale price and they match it.
Az DOES sell the 2.0kw starter for 07 but it wasnt instock when I tried to check out online.
Fourman, good luck on the test.
Scanner is from harborfreight u can buy it online or at a store near ya if u have one.
I paid 120 for it. But they sell it in the store for like 160. If you find it on sale on their site u can go in with the page loaded on your phone with the sale price and they match it.
Az DOES sell the 2.0kw starter for 07 but it wasnt instock when I tried to check out online.
Fourman, good luck on the test.
05-11-2011, 05:56 PM
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well, maybe when I'm not as busy I can do this once just to help out a 8 member overseas 
if what 1.3_furrrrrrry (
) said its true, then the AZ/AAP starters are actually older style, SLOWER starter >_<, I mean it works but not good for too cold/hot climate.
I wonder if they will ever update their part with the newest information ...
or just wait until they update their parts list with 09+ models. 09+ will always have newest starter so that might do the trick.
if what 1.3_furrrrrrry (
) said its true, then the AZ/AAP starters are actually older style, SLOWER starter >_<, I mean it works but not good for too cold/hot climate.I wonder if they will ever update their part with the newest information ...
or just wait until they update their parts list with 09+ models. 09+ will always have newest starter so that might do the trick.
First I'm going to write to the customer support because the starter began to fail just after I had taken my car back from my local dealer. (for pcm upgrade and oil cooling hose changing).
I want them to pay the totality or at least a part of the 1000$ they ask me to change the starter !
05-11-2011, 06:04 PM
#80
Okay Boys and Girls, Final Cut! (I hope...)
Added AZ 1.4kw and Mazda 2.0kw Starter cranking RPMs to it. And WOW BIG number difference! The Mazda Upgraded Starter is BEAST!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oODr599cQv4
Excuse my hand shaking on the last clip, ruff day....
Hope this helps anyone in the future.
-Shawn
Added AZ 1.4kw and Mazda 2.0kw Starter cranking RPMs to it. And WOW BIG number difference! The Mazda Upgraded Starter is BEAST!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oODr599cQv4
Excuse my hand shaking on the last clip, ruff day....
Hope this helps anyone in the future.
-Shawn
05-12-2011, 12:54 AM
#82
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web..._1389842290___
$104.99 +$50 core
Coupon Code
Applied Promotion: BIG35
$35 Off Orders of $85 or More
Total with next day shipping:
$135.35 -- Take the core to any AAP store with your receipt and get your $50 back.
Total price: $85.35
Just ordered.
$104.99 +$50 core
Coupon Code
Applied Promotion: BIG35
$35 Off Orders of $85 or More
Total with next day shipping:
$135.35 -- Take the core to any AAP store with your receipt and get your $50 back.
Total price: $85.35
Just ordered.
The AutoZone/AAP starters are just as good as the upgraded starters -- Don't waste ya money on the expensive upgraded starter this one works just as good with lifetime warranty. The starter is so easy to replace that even if this one dies and i get a new one its like a 20min job.
Last edited by Juansito; 05-12-2011 at 12:57 AM.
05-12-2011, 12:33 PM
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Well I got back from the dealer this morning, I took my 8 in for the compression test!
After about 2 hours waiting the tech came out to tell me that my RX8 did not pass the compression test.
But told me that they already talked to Mazda and had a new engine on the way. They also said that they are getting me a new clutch pedal that is also covered by Mazda.
I am also going to have them put in the new upgraded starter from Mazda when they are doing every thing else they gave me a price of $330.00 installed so I thought that was a fair price.
Over all I can't be more happy with how Mazda and the local dealer here handle this problem. I did not have to pay any thing for the test today.. They did not give me any fuss what so ever, They said it should only take about a week to get every thing in and a few days in the shop and then my 8 will be like new!!!
For a new RX8 owner this sure makes me feel a lot better about my choice to get this car, Can't wait to get every thing done and back on the road!!!
After about 2 hours waiting the tech came out to tell me that my RX8 did not pass the compression test.
But told me that they already talked to Mazda and had a new engine on the way. They also said that they are getting me a new clutch pedal that is also covered by Mazda. I am also going to have them put in the new upgraded starter from Mazda when they are doing every thing else they gave me a price of $330.00 installed so I thought that was a fair price.
Over all I can't be more happy with how Mazda and the local dealer here handle this problem. I did not have to pay any thing for the test today.. They did not give me any fuss what so ever, They said it should only take about a week to get every thing in and a few days in the shop and then my 8 will be like new!!!
For a new RX8 owner this sure makes me feel a lot better about my choice to get this car, Can't wait to get every thing done and back on the road!!!
05-13-2011, 08:49 AM
#86
To much to type on a phone lol
Scanner is from harborfreight u can buy it online or at a store near ya if u have one.
I paid 120 for it. But they sell it in the store for like 160. If you find it on sale on their site u can go in with the page loaded on your phone with the sale price and they match it.
Az DOES sell the 2.0kw starter for 07 but it wasnt instock when I tried to check out online.
Fourman, good luck on the test.
Scanner is from harborfreight u can buy it online or at a store near ya if u have one.
I paid 120 for it. But they sell it in the store for like 160. If you find it on sale on their site u can go in with the page loaded on your phone with the sale price and they match it.
Az DOES sell the 2.0kw starter for 07 but it wasnt instock when I tried to check out online.
Fourman, good luck on the test.
let me check.
(edited) hey you're right, they do have 2.0 Kilowatt starter for 07, but its special order. SWEET.
and is this the one you're talking about (the scanner)
http://www.harborfreight.com/can-obd...ner-98614.html
hmm, it seems to be alright, with coupon it should be under 100 bux. what do you think of it ?
Last edited by nycgps; 05-13-2011 at 08:52 AM.
05-13-2011, 01:36 PM
#88
Yes sir, that is the scanner I got. It seems a little "slow" to read data, but I think the "slow" part is cause of the car. When I was looking at live data on a 00 thundra, it was a little slower. Overall I'm happy with the purchase, Mainly cause I can monitor things while I drive, like coolant/air/cat temps, misfires, ect... U get the idea. It comes with a disc and cable to connect to ur pc to print stuff but I never tried to use it, so can't comment on that feature. It also records live data feed but it's not really what I expected it to be. It records all values like every 5sec up to 40 spaces, there are 3 spots allowing u to record 3 sessions. If you like I can get some video up of all it's features and how it works.
05-13-2011, 02:21 PM
#89
Yes sir, that is the scanner I got. It seems a little "slow" to read data, but I think the "slow" part is cause of the car. When I was looking at live data on a 00 thundra, it was a little slower. Overall I'm happy with the purchase, Mainly cause I can monitor things while I drive, like coolant/air/cat temps, misfires, ect... U get the idea. It comes with a disc and cable to connect to ur pc to print stuff but I never tried to use it, so can't comment on that feature. It also records live data feed but it's not really what I expected it to be. It records all values like every 5sec up to 40 spaces, there are 3 spots allowing u to record 3 sessions. If you like I can get some video up of all it's features and how it works.
I use Harbor Freight stuff and they're "mostly okie", decision decision.
05-13-2011, 02:22 PM
#90
Rotary Wanker
Yes sir, that is the scanner I got. It seems a little "slow" to read data, but I think the "slow" part is cause of the car. When I was looking at live data on a 00 thundra, it was a little slower. Overall I'm happy with the purchase, Mainly cause I can monitor things while I drive, like coolant/air/cat temps, misfires, ect... U get the idea. It comes with a disc and cable to connect to ur pc to print stuff but I never tried to use it, so can't comment on that feature. It also records live data feed but it's not really what I expected it to be. It records all values like every 5sec up to 40 spaces, there are 3 spots allowing u to record 3 sessions. If you like I can get some video up of all it's features and how it works.
05-13-2011, 04:20 PM
#92
Rotary Wanker
The "Torque" program is only android - no iphone. However, when you buy the ELM327 adapter, it comes with a number of programs on a disk that you can load onto a laptop. As long as the laptop has bluetooth, it will talk with the ELM327 and those programs will do diagnostics and real-time data sending. There's a USB version of the ELM327 if you don't want to go the bluetooth route. There's some youtube videos showing how this thing works.
Last edited by Ericok; 05-13-2011 at 04:36 PM.
05-13-2011, 07:11 PM
#95
Rotary Wanker
You have the Logworks iphone diagnostic software but you need the Innovate Motorsports OBD interface to collect data and send it to your iphone. That adapter looks like it costs $179. A USB ELM327 costs $30 but, in your case, you'll have to use a laptop to collect and display the data (since you don't have an android phone).
05-13-2011, 07:35 PM
#96
^ So just keep using the scanner I already got then? lol
I been thinking about switching phones (and companies), but I'm so use to the iPhone.... bleh
Agree to disagree then?
Can you post video of the AAP starter in action?
Then people can compare all different types, to help in their decision when having to buy a new one.
-Shawn
I been thinking about switching phones (and companies), but I'm so use to the iPhone.... bleh
Agree to disagree then?
Can you post video of the AAP starter in action?
Then people can compare all different types, to help in their decision when having to buy a new one. -Shawn
05-13-2011, 07:41 PM
#97
I bought a Bosch mazda reman, can not remember from where. It was around $300. My car is my DD, so it is very convenient that i do not have to purchase a new starter every year, (AKA AAP autozone whatever), even though they might be warrantied.
People pay a higher premium for convenience.
People pay a higher premium for convenience.
05-13-2011, 07:51 PM
#99
I bought a Bosch mazda reman, can not remember from where. It was around $300. My car is my DD, so it is very convenient that i do not have to purchase a new starter every year, (AKA AAP autozone whatever), even though they might be warrantied.
People pay a higher premium for convenience.
People pay a higher premium for convenience.
05-13-2011, 07:56 PM
#100
It is rather embarrassing to me having to need to crank the car for 6 seconds to get her going.