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10-27-2015, 10:04 PM

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What year did the new updated starter come out? Do any of the series I's come with it from factory? I heard it came out in 2007, or is this wrong?

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10-27-2015, 10:27 PM

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2006

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10-27-2015, 10:32 PM

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So since I have a 2007 RX-8 I should have the most updated starter already installed?

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10-27-2015, 10:36 PM

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2009+ have superior starters. But you do have an upgraded one, compared to the earlier models.

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10-27-2015, 10:38 PM

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My Mazda dealership is claiming I must upgrade my starter to an updated one so it improves my compression numbers. Without the starter they won't process my warranty claim for a new engine. Does that make sense?

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10-27-2015, 10:41 PM

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Your starter could be going bad, hence they want to to upgrade. However, you can either test your current starter, you can get a used upgraded (06+) in good condition or get a new 06+

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10-27-2015, 10:45 PM

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The starter doesn't change compression. If it's failing and turning too slowly to start the car, fine, but that's different from the engine warranty claim.

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10-27-2015, 10:47 PM

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They said there's nothing wrong with my current starter they said "it spins faster".

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The starter doesn't change compression. If it's failing and turning too slowly to start the car, fine, but that's different from the engine warranty claim.

This is true, and I should have brought that up.

However, it does need to achieve at least 250rpm in order to operate minimum crank speed

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