Man, dealers suck. I don't get how dealers are getting away with refusing work on cars with official Mazda TSBs on them.

 

I just spoke to my dealer "Twin City Mazda" in Alcoa Tn about the "M" Flash.He informed me that the factory has put a halt on it. Any one heard this? Thanks

 

Yeah, read all about it: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=45330

 

yup they said it was "normal for brakes to squeak" though and they did not receive the TSB so they were not obligated to change them.

 

I went in for a CEL and poor mileage (now down to 9-10 and getting worse) and mentioned in passing that I heard a squeal from the brakes the other day and when I got my car back, they had changed the gas cap for the CEL and replaced the front pads, with just me mentioning it in passing.

Of course they were still having problems with the WDS and the new flash not downloading to any cars and thus did not even attempt to address my mileage concerns stating that I would have to bring it back in when they could get the flash to download to a car. The guy even said that my mileage was probably normal.

So I still get about 120 miles to a tank of gas no matter how I drive.......................

but my breaks don't squeal. Nope they don't squeal at all. It's a wonder I heard them squeal that one time with all the yelling and screaming I do after filling up.

 

I went in for CEL, my mileage had been getting worse over the passed few fills, even before the light, the light was off when they looked at it, no codes in the computer.They said probably loose gas cap sent me on my way. I went back the next week after it came on numerous times this time they said I need a new catalytic converter. That was done friday and they flashed it(first time) even though I asked them to on previous visits. I'll see if mileage improves.

 

I just got back from my dealer, and they changed out the front brake pads. They were squealing like a bitch since the start of the month. I thought it was the change in the weather, but they said there was a TSB, listed from at least 11/08/2004. Can't you tell I'm not on the boards as often? :o

 

btb there is a new part number coming for replacement batteries. CCAs are going way up.

 

Is this what you're referring to--640CCA?

http://www.finishlineperformance.com.../01-042-04.htm

 

The lastest battery will actually be 690cca.

 

No ****!

I left my lights on for an hour an 15 minutes to light up a basketball court (HID and fogs - NO high beams). The HIDs went off after the 75 minutes so I then went to start the car and it was in fact dead. ~20 amp hours to make the battery dead? (or roughly equal to only 50 minutes of "Reserve Capacity")

Man, that is wimpy.

-Mr. Wigggles

 

Great idea zoom, splitting this thread. Not sure this part deserves sticky status though........

 

I agree, sticky status not needed especially since I now feel as though I hijacked the main thread. I'll keep my mouth shut from now on.

 

i had thought about it some time ago but it was pointed out to me again recently by anotehr forum member. i realize this bit has gone astray from the main topic of late but since there has been activity lately i figured id leave it stickied for a few more days so i wouldnt get alot of pm's asking where it went

 

just found a busted place on my defroster button - the very edge is split and a small sliver is completely broken off. Is this covered under warranty or are they gonna try to make me pay for it?

 

There is a service bulletin about cracked buttons... check the tech section for the TSB's..


EDIT:
The bulletin I found is about the ***** but I have seen many pictures of cracked buttons too...

Goto The Tech Garage > Issues & Problems > STICKY: Technical Service Bulletins...

http://www.finishlineperformance.com...ocs/index.html

 

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...2&postcount=47

It's covered..

 

thanks so much.

 

They replaced mine, too, free of charge.

 

New link to the TSB's:

http://www.finishlineperformance.com...ins_index.html

 

I've noticed this for a while but thought maybe it was a one time thing. My A/C will not stay at a consistent temp. It will fluctuate between cold and what feels like NO a/c (like what it would feel like if the fan was on). Its most noticable obviously in the day when its hot outside. Anyone else experience this? It'll blow for maybe 6 seconds cold then 6 seconds not then 6 seconds cold.

 

N8, there's been a TSB out for a while on this issue: http://www.finishlineperformance.com...02-04-1338.pdf

 

i have the same thing.......going to the dealer tomorow

 

It's a common problem. Do a search on "A/C" in thread titles.

I got the A/C Amp replaced as specified in the TSB. It is a lot better but is still not what I would consider to be one of the car's high points.