ECU/PCM "flash" Info/questions
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Yeah.. I am running way rich now too. Popping on almost every gear shift above 5,000. I have a CANScan unit and was logging 11's throughout the rev range.. yikes.
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Originally Posted by davefzr
Yeah.. I am running way rich now too. Popping on almost every gear shift above 5,000. I hae a CANScan unit and was logging 11's throughout the rev range.. yikes.
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Last night I took mine hard (to 9k) through 1,2,3, and hard into 4 three times in a row. I did not notice the slight lag I thought I felt on the way back from the dealer (above 7,000 rpm) nor did I get a CEL. I'm guessing mine might be OK and for once my service rep wasn't BSing me.
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How do I know IF I have the M FLASH? Is there a way I can check? Please email me with any answers...... joeoh89@yahoo.com
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Originally Posted by Go48
If and when Mazda gets the newer flash, whatever they call it, straightened out, it probably would be a good idea to have it re-flashed. That is, after lurking here for awhile to make sure it isn't another bad flash.
Anyone know what flash is on 34.9?
BTW, 2 weeks earlier I had a CEL with code PO456 and they replaced the gas cap.
Either way, I don't have any mileage numbers yet, but I do know that I got 50 miles on the first 1/4 tank whereas before I would only get 69 miles out of a 1/2 tank. I guess that means that it is better unless the next 19 miles take it down to 1/2.
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Originally Posted by RX4+30Years=RX8
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So what flash revision later them MSP04 is in the WDS 34.9?
I am still curious about the flash level in 34.9 that is later than the "M" I had previously.
So what flash revision later them MSP04 is in the WDS 34.9?
I am still curious about the flash level in 34.9 that is later than the "M" I had previously.
have you read my posts about the changing of the file names? hopefully you have so you understand what i say next- the newest wds level is now 34.10- remember that is used ford parent company wide so not every new wds update has anything to do with a mazda product or the rx8 specifically. so the wds level that had the msp04 flash had the file named N3HxEM or M flash. after that files are N3ZxEx. Z-EL was the known buggy flash and Z-EM is the supposedly unbugged flash. 34.10 still has the Z-EM and nothing newer. so that means 34.9 also had the Z-EM file and nothing newer.
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So it's a matter of the WDS level? is 34.9 related to WDS? I thought that was just the diagnostic tool..
No flaming please
Be kind haha....
***Just saw your other post....*** Looks like it's related...
No flaming please
Be kind haha....
***Just saw your other post....*** Looks like it's related...
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Originally Posted by davefzr
I only have two numbers on my car. Guess I cant get the file name that they used.
N3H6-18881-M
SW-N3H60M000 I think..
N3H6-18881-M
SW-N3H60M000 I think..
second is the actual file name except after H6 it should be an E. letter after the E is flash level. that number is for the original Mflash. new part number and file names have replaced the H with a Z and the number after the H for auto/manual has changed.
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i would tend to believe the sticker since they had to take the time to do it. if you have had nothign since then you are on the original H-EM flash. i wouldnt worry about getting anything newer until you had a problem described in a future TSB. im not.
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Originally Posted by zoom44
have you read my posts about the changing of the file names? hopefully you have so you understand what i say next- the newest wds level is now 34.10- remember that is used ford parent company wide so not every new wds update has anything to do with a mazda product or the rx8 specifically. so the wds level that had the msp04 flash had the file named N3HxEM or M flash. after that files are N3ZxEx. Z-EL was the known buggy flash and Z-EM is the supposedly unbugged flash. any 34.10 still has the Z-EM and nothing newer. so that means 34.9 also had the Z-EM file and nothing newer.
That was the reason they did the "M" flash back in May, to fix my mileage. Funny thing is I was getting 13-14mpg before the "M" flash and after it went up to 17-19 during learning mode. Then over the course of 4 months it dropped down to 10-12. Then after another 3 months it dropped as low as 9-10. Now I get the Z-EM flash and mileage and overall performance seem to be better right off the bat on the first 1/4 tank I have used. Part throttle response is definitly better.
So what will happen now over the next 3 months? Why does it appear that it runs better when it is in learning mode right after a reflash or battery disconnect as it did when they reset my P0456 CEL?
I will definitly keep a close eye on the mileage again.
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Originally Posted by zoom44
maybe the flash just changed the way the needle moves....
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Originally Posted by zoom44
i gave a long answer in the other thread
short answer Z-EM or the supposedly unbugged file
short answer Z-EM or the supposedly unbugged file
Is there any way to determine how long learn mode is actually in operation?
I also read somewhere that not all MAF sensors used in the 8 are accurate or may just barely be within operational specs. Is there a way the MAF can be checked independently of the ECU?
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Well I got my car back on Jan 4. The dealer service order says "Incorrect PCM Software. Remove PCM Send to Mazda for Reprograming, Reingstall 6X 9J (PCM PNMC)"
Yesterday, the car seemed OK, no check engine lights or anything...but then again the last flash took a couple of days before problems showed up. Then today I start the car tonight (ambient temp 20F) and it starts quick revs up to about 2200 RPM sits there for 30 sec and then drops down to 1000RPM. After about a minute of idling, the RPM drops down to about 750RPM. The whole car starts shaking, the steering wheel starts vibrating violently, and after about 10 seconds of this, I think I need to get the revs back up a bit. I barely tap the throttle and the car just stalls. When I start the car back up it starts up instantly revs to about 2000, drops to 1000 and is fine.
This is about the same problem I was having the right after I got the car flashed originally a couple weeks ago, but before it the engine would stutter, then stall under a light load. This time I was just waiting for the car to warm up, so it was sitting in neutral.
I guess it is time for another call to the dealer.
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Yesterday, the car seemed OK, no check engine lights or anything...but then again the last flash took a couple of days before problems showed up. Then today I start the car tonight (ambient temp 20F) and it starts quick revs up to about 2200 RPM sits there for 30 sec and then drops down to 1000RPM. After about a minute of idling, the RPM drops down to about 750RPM. The whole car starts shaking, the steering wheel starts vibrating violently, and after about 10 seconds of this, I think I need to get the revs back up a bit. I barely tap the throttle and the car just stalls. When I start the car back up it starts up instantly revs to about 2000, drops to 1000 and is fine.
This is about the same problem I was having the right after I got the car flashed originally a couple weeks ago, but before it the engine would stutter, then stall under a light load. This time I was just waiting for the car to warm up, so it was sitting in neutral.
I guess it is time for another call to the dealer.
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Thanks for the advice, I will give it a bit of time, and see what happens over the weekend. I just filled up the gas (after this occured), so if it was "bad gas", it shouldn't happen again.
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