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swoope 04-12-2009 12:26 AM


Originally Posted by rx8cited (Post 2963907)
Were these cars exhibiting "low coolant light" syndrome with coolant level fine? What type of cars?

yep,

and one german and one pacific rim...

beers :beer:

yale02 04-17-2009 11:16 PM

my 06 did this today - spirited driving, dash light on for half a minute, coolant level fine...

nycgps 04-17-2009 11:26 PM

It just never happen to me. Both old and new coolant bottle. (old one broke due to defect on the tab, not the sensor)

Alterego667 04-22-2009 11:15 AM

Fixed Coolant Light...
 
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Ok this is a known issue for all rx8 models. :dunno:
Though this is not a recall yet they are aware of it.
For those having no warranty with this I do not know the cost for a new tank and sensor. :icon_no2:

I have been taking my car into the dealor a few times for this issue now and of course the light did not come on for them when i was there.:banghead:

Then it got worse and stayed on all the time.
I went back to the dealor and now they said that this is becoming more frequant and knew about the issue. :rant:

They ordered me the new tank and new sensor and all is fine now even at high speeds in the 100 degree weather we have been having. :fingersx:

Here is the paperwork that someone might be able to use at the dealor to show them it is a known issue and that it is covered by Mazda. :wavey:

Brian

rx8cited 04-22-2009 08:40 PM


Originally Posted by Alterego667 (Post 2982434)
....For those having no warranty with this I do not know the cost for a new tank and sensor. :icon_no2:...

A small fortune :shocking: if you install it yourself ..... :beerchug: for getting yours replaced under warranty.

ASH8 06-17-2009 05:08 PM

N3H1-15-350L is the latest Coolant Bottle with Sensor, of you are having yours replaced make sure you get the "L", not the J, E, F, G, OR H.

There have been 6 Changes done to this bottle/tank/sensor by Mazda, the word is the L is the "bees knees" and should not give any further issues.....yeah right...

map 07-28-2009 06:52 PM

So I've been waiting on a coolant reservoir for a few weeks now. Dealer says they are on national back order and still doesn't know when they are coming. Truth or dealer BS?

(I'm not sure why a dealer would BS about not having the part, but dammit I want my reservoir!)

rodjonathan 07-28-2009 06:56 PM

^ pull the sensor plug ... and check it when you check your oil ... id believe the dealer coz these things keep going out i forget how many times i replaced mine and then finally gave up

map 07-28-2009 07:04 PM

I pretend the light is my afterburner light that comes on when I floor it on the highway, so I don't mind it. I am OCD about broken stuff on my car. I want to fix it because knowing it's broken bugs the crap out of me!

rodjonathan 07-28-2009 07:07 PM

lol fair enough but yea idk if them sayin its outa stock is bs or not but it may be coz like i said these things last a few days LITERALLY from my experience

swoope 07-29-2009 08:40 PM


Originally Posted by rodjonathan (Post 3140272)
lol fair enough but yea idk if them sayin its outa stock is bs or not but it may be coz like i said these things last a few days LITERALLY from my experience

https://www.rx8club.com/mazmart-88/brand-new-oem-coolant-tanks-173380/

and less money, comes with a new cap.

unless you are under warranty.

tell them swoope said hi..

beers :beer:

pmrobert 07-30-2009 07:32 AM

I just had mine done on an 07 w/ 32K. The dealer has been pretty good to me for many years with several other vehicles. The service writer said that they were on national back order and would take 2 weeks, hopefully. That was 2 weeks ago, they called and replaced it yesterday. Just another data point... Also, I guess they're now trying yet another version - the part number of the tank they installed is N3H1-15-350M - so we're now up to the "M" version apparently...

Kaiser bun 08-26-2009 08:49 PM

Yes i am resurecting this thread for like the 6th time but what i would like to know is (stupid question) what warranty is this based under? Bumper to bumper or what?

invasion08 08-26-2009 08:50 PM

Bump to Bumper.

Kaiser bun 08-26-2009 08:52 PM

k thanks

laythor 08-27-2009 01:12 AM

add me to the list.

driving down to socal last week it came on while i was driving on flat and level ground. Pulled over, checked tank.. full. Remembered this thread so kept driving. It came on and off about a dozen times driving down and back.

Off to the dealer i go .

atlantakid 08-27-2009 09:05 AM

Had the same problem with mine,got it fixed at the dealer monday under warranty,the mechanic told me he'd fixed like 5 the week before.

maskedferret 08-27-2009 10:19 AM

Wow, old thread. I had same thing happen, so consider this a "me too". Dealership topped coolant off at first but it kept happening. Got the sensor replaced under extended warranty ($100 deductible, feh). New coolant bottle included! I can finally see the fluid level now; the old one was so clouded up.

CarAndDriver 08-31-2009 04:37 PM

Well I just finished visiting the dealer for the coolant bottle / reservoir of death. I had the on and off coolant light this weekend and the coolant was just flushed and replaced recently.

I had a faulty coolant sensor - like countless others.

However, it seems they are onto "M" series coolant bottles. The part number I got is: N3H1-15-350M.


Originally Posted by ASH8 (Post 3074301)
There have been 6 Changes done to this bottle/tank/sensor by Mazda, the word is the L is the "bees knees" and should not give any further issues.....yeah right...

You're totally right. Seems like they can't get this part right with this being the 7th revision according your previous post.

ASH8 08-31-2009 04:44 PM

Yes, I have seen this many revisions before with some Mazda parts and this bottle being RX-8 specific.

I don't think all the modifications have been because of the level sensor, some owners (in the field) have had the pressure cap neck crack and leak.

But yeah, lets hope the "M" series will finally stop all issues.

CarAndDriver 08-31-2009 04:59 PM


Originally Posted by ASH8 (Post 3199479)
But yeah, lets hope the "M" series will finally stop all issues.

I hope so too - cuz my car is out of the factory warranty at the end of this year.

onyx8 08-31-2009 06:59 PM

Im finally getting mine installed on wednesday after about two months of being backordered, and a few more weeks because of the lack openings for appointments!!

So I take it they also do a complete coolant flush as well?..Because I've been having to top off with prestone repeatedly because of the leak at the neck.

I know its kinda sad but Im pretty psyched about it finally getting installed. I guess Im just tired of that dang coolant light turning on :eyetwitch

CarAndDriver 08-31-2009 08:13 PM


Originally Posted by onyx8 (Post 3199713)
Im finally getting mine installed on wednesday after about two months of being backordered, and a few more weeks because of the lack openings for appointments!!

So I take it they also do a complete coolant flush as well?..Because I've been having to top off with prestone repeatedly because of the leak at the neck.

I know its kinda sad but Im pretty psyched about it finally getting installed. I guess Im just tired of that dang coolant light turning on :eyetwitch

What a difference in dealership inventory. I roll in a day after making an appointment and get a new one put in and you have to wait 2 months plus time for an appointment.

maskedferret 08-31-2009 08:17 PM

I waited about a week for the part, I believe.

Kaiser bun 08-31-2009 09:22 PM


Originally Posted by CarAndDriver (Post 3199516)
I hope so too - cuz my car is out of the factory warranty at the end of this year.

isn't the bumper to bumper only 3 year 36k miles? how is your 05 still under it?


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