ECU/PCM "flash" Info/questions
#801
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Originally Posted by arattle
...he informs me that they put a hold on M-flashes for a while, because they cause the CEL to come on. Mazda is working on N-flash to alleviate that.
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Does anyone know if there is a new TSB out with this info? I have an appointment tomorrow for my first service, I need the flash, and judging by previous conversations, they might be a little difficult I feel better when I can show them paper that they should have already but probably don't read.
#803
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Originally Posted by rx8cited
Do you have any idea what the difference is (if any) between the "M" flash that came out months ago (old WDS level I guess?) and this new Z-file "M" flash?
Also, am I correctly understanding that if I have the old "M", the dealer should not flash my car with the new Z/M?
Thanks for clearing this up.
Also, am I correctly understanding that if I have the old "M", the dealer should not flash my car with the new Z/M?
Thanks for clearing this up.
#804
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Originally Posted by fizzer
Does anyone know if there is a new TSB out with this info? I have an appointment tomorrow for my first service, I need the flash, and judging by previous conversations, they might be a little difficult I feel better when I can show them paper that they should have already but probably don't read.
#807
Originally Posted by samsonite1
...My car had no issues like the other owners I got great milage but since the reflash to m2 or n, it has dropped a lot.
Guess I'll just wait until they get their feces in a single pedal appendage covering.
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all this flash after flash after flash buisness makes me think our engine management code is being written by microsoft.
when did it become OK to make paying customers beta testers?
when did it become OK to make paying customers beta testers?
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Flash bug fixed: https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...2&postcount=58
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Originally Posted by rx8cited
Flash bug fixed: https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...2&postcount=58
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Gee, that makes me feel good now. I purchased the 8 on 10/23/04 and got the CEL on the way home. Brought it in for service on 10/28/04 and they did the M flash. So far, so good though.
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Originally Posted by r8ped8
I doubt it will be the last screw you get from the dealer.........
mark: I think I can live without the flash, I surived for five months, and the car is just fine...that's why I never pushed for the M-flash with my dealer previously. I just thought since they sent the letter, it's probably better to have it than not. Turns out it's the opposite. I'll stick with my J (or whatever configuration I have.
-arattle
#819
Originally Posted by loco4rx8
Wonder what's different about the M flash now? I got mine done in May and my mileage has steadily gone up, not much but just a bit. No problems caused by the flash. ??
#820
Originally Posted by velred8
hi, i'm new to this forum and i'd like to know what the "M flash" is? has there been a recall on it?
#821
I got the M and now I got the CEL
I got the M flash, and then a couple of weeks later I got the CEL. I took it to the dealership and they told me what I already knew, that the new flash was causing the problem. There was nothing they could do about it, so they sent me on my way. So now I have to wait for a new flash to come out, all along hoping no situation actually requires the check engine light. I think it's funny that my recall now has a recall. In my opinion Mazda is not a very good car company.
#823
Originally Posted by samsonite1
There was an update last month to the "m". Mazda sent out letters.
#824
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guys see the thread in technical titled "new pcm flash halted" there is a large discussion of it there. plus news that the halt has been lifted and the bug fixed. this thread closed.