Hey, I'm finally getting my car tomorrow (Or Wednesday). A brief summary is I bought it 22 days ago, they couldn't get it to start always, took it to Mazda who replaced the CAT, it still wouldn't start, so Mazda then finally replaced the engine.

I've done a bit of research on here to get myself prepared for potential future issues. I have noticed that a lot of the won't start threads end in "I got new coils".

My question is, do you think this new rebuilt engine they are putting in my car will feature the updated coils Mazda released (I have a 2004 RX-8 Manual), or do you think they will put what ever coils are on the car now back on? Is there a way to tell the difference between them?

I am thinking I sould just go ahead and buy a spare set of the "newer" coils anyway so I am prepared if the current ones ever die. Good idea? Bad idea?

 

Yeah it couldn't hurt purchasing new ones and having them on hand. Coils need to be replaced every 20-30Kish if I remember.

I think the only way to tell the difference is the bad ones (if they are bad won't work on any engine. new or used) Lots of lack of power.

 

Mazda did not come out with updated coils just updated spark plugs

 

umm ... Mazda Updated their coils couple of times already.

Epic failed my friend

 

ok thanks, so if I wander into my mazda dealership and ask for RX-8 coils, I'm most likely to get the newest version?

 

no, cuz if you run into your Mazda dealership they will rip you off right there

get it online and save ...

 

Thanks

 

semi-related question.
when doing the work yourself, should a warranty issue arrive, is having recipts good enough to prove that the work was done?

my last car i had a large (engine) warranty claim, but i had dealers do the work for the year up to that point.

This car im doing it myself, but weary of having them claim I didnt follow the service schedule because I didnt pay them my leg to do it.

Comments/Answers?

 

I would say it depends on the dealership. Most dealerships are going to do what they can to get out of a warrenty.

 

yes,
proof is good, but it really depends on the dealer and your relationship. and also knowledge is power.

they never balked at my car, and it has every mod short of fi.

beers

 

is more than enough.

if they talk ****, bring it to another dealership.

if they void it, you can sue them, you will win.

 

Receipts should be enough to prove work was done.

It's never a bad idea to take your car into a local dealership for basic service stuff Let them get to know your face, and when you get that "rate your service" card, fill it out all 10's. If you scratch their back, they'll be more likely to scratch yours.

 

Yeah, this is great adivce. I always sign my name to those service cards.

Once I am finished with the current Mazda dealer who is working on my car, I'll be getting know the dealer close to my house on a first name basis. I plan to get oil changes done there and the odd engine de-carb for the reasons mentioned by Socket7