Is heat an issue?
11-07-2005, 06:14 AM
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Is heat an issue?
Hi,
I'm a new and happy owner of a late 2003 RX8. I do an issue with the amount of heat radiating thru the center column ie section between the gear shift and cup holder compartment. I've have taken the car back to the dealer and they assured me it is all OK. I'm looking for confirmation that this is the case. Pls advise. Cheers
I'm a new and happy owner of a late 2003 RX8. I do an issue with the amount of heat radiating thru the center column ie section between the gear shift and cup holder compartment. I've have taken the car back to the dealer and they assured me it is all OK. I'm looking for confirmation that this is the case. Pls advise. Cheers
11-07-2005, 10:16 AM
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There is a recall that is related to this. It is listed right here......http://www.finishlineperformance.com...per_recall.pdf
11-07-2005, 10:21 AM
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^ the recall does address issues of MAJOR parts of the car failing due to heat (emissions system (o2 sensor, CAT) Fuel tank, differnt wiring harnesses, shifter, ect) but it is not a 'fix' for a hot interior/center consol.
Just dont want someone to read this and think that the heat will go away, its part of the car. You can try and add some of your own insulation.
Just dont want someone to read this and think that the heat will go away, its part of the car. You can try and add some of your own insulation.
11-07-2005, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by namwh0
Hi,
I'm a new and happy owner of a late 2003 RX8. I do an issue with the amount of heat radiating thru the center column ie section between the gear shift and cup holder compartment. I've have taken the car back to the dealer and they assured me it is all OK. I'm looking for confirmation that this is the case. Pls advise. Cheers
I'm a new and happy owner of a late 2003 RX8. I do an issue with the amount of heat radiating thru the center column ie section between the gear shift and cup holder compartment. I've have taken the car back to the dealer and they assured me it is all OK. I'm looking for confirmation that this is the case. Pls advise. Cheers
Even after the 'insulation' was fitted at the fuel tank nothing improved - so the fuel tank issue is seperate to this for sure.
HOWEVER..... my new (sep 05) full power 8 does not get any where near as hot, in fact it stays almost totally cool
Can any 'new' model rx8 owners in the US confirm this is so also?
11-07-2005, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KYLiquid
^ the recall does address issues of MAJOR parts of the car failing due to heat (emissions system (o2 sensor, CAT) Fuel tank, differnt wiring harnesses, shifter, ect) but it is not a 'fix' for a hot interior/center consol.
Just dont want someone to read this and think that the heat will go away, its part of the car. You can try and add some of your own insulation.
Just dont want someone to read this and think that the heat will go away, its part of the car. You can try and add some of your own insulation.
the recall linked only applies to early production models. i have a 10/03 build rx8 and my vin is outside the vin range.
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