Check Engine Light...!! (HELP)
02-05-2009, 06:29 AM
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This will eliminate the actuator itself from being the problem.
But, it'll be a good learning experience.
I took mine off just for the hell of it, and it helped me out later when I had to "un-stick" someone's SSV.
The SSV has a switch that tells the PCM when the valve is open or close.
Might want to check that using the attached procedure:
02-06-2009, 05:33 PM
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yesterday buy the vacuum pump test it. The valve work great with out any problem and even with a little vacuum.
if the ssv switch is bad mazda sell it only switch or they sell you all the intake?
and can you make me a favor and tell me what wire go left and right in the plug because because my male plug is missing somewhere in my engine long story.here a pic how connect my wire
AHH thanks for all your helps.
if the ssv switch is bad mazda sell it only switch or they sell you all the intake?
and can you make me a favor and tell me what wire go left and right in the plug because because my male plug is missing somewhere in my engine long story.here a pic how connect my wire
AHH thanks for all your helps.
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02-08-2009, 06:08 PM
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1] I can move the SSV with my hand and with a vacuum pump
2]I check the ssv switch terminal A & B continuity when the rod above and no continuity with pushing the rod.
So that make my think is the solenoid stuck or malfunction or the PCM
Today take out the UIM and clean it but it was clean after all. Clean the trottle it was a little dirt of carbon and the ssv solenoid gave it like 4 spray of seafoam deep creep. Let see what happen my hope are not too high
But at least the code P0171 is fix it ,how? friday night clean the MAF Sensor and yesterday scan the car and the P0171 disappear well I hope so. here is my freeze frame
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/676/rx8800x600cw3.png
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/227...800x600fe0.png
2]I check the ssv switch terminal A & B continuity when the rod above and no continuity with pushing the rod.
So that make my think is the solenoid stuck or malfunction or the PCM
Today take out the UIM and clean it but it was clean after all. Clean the trottle it was a little dirt of carbon and the ssv solenoid gave it like 4 spray of seafoam deep creep. Let see what happen my hope are not too high
But at least the code P0171 is fix it ,how? friday night clean the MAF Sensor and yesterday scan the car and the P0171 disappear well I hope so. here is my freeze frame
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/676/rx8800x600cw3.png
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/227...800x600fe0.png
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02-09-2009, 08:02 AM
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WTF junior x?
Few questions about that pic:
Now if you don't have the air duct installed (which houses the VFAD flap), I can see why that hose is just hanging there.
But if you don't have a VFAD installed, you should cap off the nipple that connects the VFAD to the intake manifold (which is behind the throttle body).
I'll post a pic of what I'm talking about, but I'm running Windows 7 and haven't installed PhotoShop CS4 yet.
Give me a few minutes to get that installed.
Few questions about that pic:
- What is that red spot?
- Where is your intake duct that is usually behind the bumper?
- That little hose is strange. Makes me think it was for the VFAD (been awhile since I've had that installed... can't recall if that was a clear tube).
Now if you don't have the air duct installed (which houses the VFAD flap), I can see why that hose is just hanging there.
But if you don't have a VFAD installed, you should cap off the nipple that connects the VFAD to the intake manifold (which is behind the throttle body).
I'll post a pic of what I'm talking about, but I'm running Windows 7 and haven't installed PhotoShop CS4 yet.
Give me a few minutes to get that installed.
02-10-2009, 04:29 AM
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WTF junior x?
Few questions about that pic:
Now if you don't have the air duct installed (which houses the VFAD flap), I can see why that hose is just hanging there.
But if you don't have a VFAD installed, you should cap off the nipple that connects the VFAD to the intake manifold (which is behind the throttle body).
I'll post a pic of what I'm talking about, but I'm running Windows 7 and haven't installed PhotoShop CS4 yet.
Give me a few minutes to get that installed.
Few questions about that pic:
- What is that red spot?
- Where is your intake duct that is usually behind the bumper?
- That little hose is strange. Makes me think it was for the VFAD (been awhile since I've had that installed... can't recall if that was a clear tube).
Now if you don't have the air duct installed (which houses the VFAD flap), I can see why that hose is just hanging there.
But if you don't have a VFAD installed, you should cap off the nipple that connects the VFAD to the intake manifold (which is behind the throttle body).
I'll post a pic of what I'm talking about, but I'm running Windows 7 and haven't installed PhotoShop CS4 yet.
Give me a few minutes to get that installed.
1) i dont know what red spot, i think that its the
reflection of my red shirt.
2) i dont have that air duct, i think that the previous owner remove that plastic tube. (so, also i dont have the VFAD) actually the VFAD its in my trunk (it was there when i bought the car)
3)yeah, i also think that its from the VFAD.
and yes, can you post a pic of the location of the nipple, to cap off that part (also my car can loose power because of the disconnected hose?)
2) i dont have that air duct, i think that the previous owner remove that plastic tube. (so, also i dont have the VFAD) actually the VFAD its in my trunk (it was there when i bought the car)
3)yeah, i also think that its from the VFAD.
and yes, can you post a pic of the location of the nipple, to cap off that part (also my car can loose power because of the disconnected hose?)
02-17-2009, 03:25 AM
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mi mechanic check the wires and harness and nothing (all was fine), also he check the ssv and he told me that it was fine too.....finally he told me that the problem it would be the ECU of the car....what can i do?, i think that i will take my car to MAZDA dealer to be sure of this, also can i loose power because of a bad spark plug or a bad spark plug wire or a bad coil?.....im desperate
02-17-2009, 03:27 AM
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before of this problem my car was flooded, so when a rx-8 its de-flooded, do i need to change the ECU of the car or what?, the loose of power it can be because of this?
09-09-2009, 09:12 AM
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How do you clean the ssv solenoid? Im throwing a p0661 and it says its circuit low on 2. Is it easy to replace. are there any DIY's on this procedure or on how to replace. any help would be greatly appreciated.
09-09-2009, 09:54 AM
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mi mechanic check the wires and harness and nothing (all was fine), also he check the ssv and he told me that it was fine too.....finally he told me that the problem it would be the ECU of the car....what can i do?, i think that i will take my car to MAZDA dealer to be sure of this, also can i loose power because of a bad spark plug or a bad spark plug wire or a bad coil?.....im desperate
Yes you can lose power from back plugs/coils. When is the last time u changed them? Replacing the plugs/wires/coils is a must for this car, probably best to replace every 20-30k miles.
09-09-2009, 01:50 PM
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thank god i get rid of this mother fuc%$& car!!....never found the engine problem, i was very =@!! because of the engine problem, it was a pain in the *** warming the engine at all times, it was slow, hate checking the oil at all times, and a gas eater, and much more things!!.....now im a very happy 350z owner!!.........never will buy a rx8 again
09-16-2009, 03:57 AM
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sorry but i did not want to insult nobody (that was only my point of view about the car, also i do not write the pros about the car: love the look, love the engine sound, love the interior, and some other things)......sorry about that, but i was very angry with that car (mine especially) lol
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