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Old 03-31-2006, 01:04 AM
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Question about PCM Flash level (Yes i already searched)

Ok, first i did search for this, but maybe i suck at searching.

I was wondering how to tell what flash is the PCM on. I got the VIN number, and it doesnt fall in to the range of the TSB Bulliten.

VIN: M1FE17384013812


Just wondering how do I tell what flash it is on because I had a hard start today after moving it to wash it.

Also i notice a dip in power around 7k rpms.


Another thing is how do i tell what recall work has been performed.

Let me know

Thanks.

Mike
Old 03-31-2006, 05:32 AM
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Why are you flooding your engine?
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Call MNAO (800-222-5500), give them your VIN and ask your questions. Or go to MazdaUSA.com and send the tech guys an e-mail with the questions. Or go by a dealer and have them check. Or purchase a CANbus-compatible OBDII scanner and check it yourself. Lots of options. For the power loss, a dealer will have to check it out.

And don't shut the car off cold, regardless of which update your PCM is on.
Old 03-31-2006, 07:54 AM
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Ya shutting it off was before I knew about the flooding problem...

Anyways thanks for the info ill check it out!

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was your car part of the fuel tank issue recall?
Old 04-01-2006, 06:47 AM
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I dunno yet. I emailed Mazda with my VIN and they are lookin into all recall information for me.
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did you have recall work done since august of last year or not. did you get letter(s) saying you needed work done?
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I hate to hear people say "the flooding problem". It sounds like something that happens 2 or 3 times a day. 36K miles - never flooded. *knocks on wood*
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LOL, the operator error problem
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