my engine blew today
10-16-2005, 09:53 PM
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my engine blew today (UPDATED)
welp i have no clue what happened. i was driving to meet up with some friends in baltimore today and as i crossed the key bridge on I-695 i came to the toll plaza as i began to accelerate i noticed a big hesitation and than again in 2nd so i got in right lane and just kinda cruised it started acting funny than the CEl started flashing so i pulled over by the time i stopped it was making a horrible grinding noise and then stalled. it would not refire so i called mazda roadside but they would only tow me to closest mazda dealer. i was 2.5 hrs away from home and could not get back up to bmore to get it. so i sat on the side of 695 for 7 hours while i wated to get ahold of friends to come get me and car. i finally got home and tried to start but battery was completely dead (it had been dying lately) so i replaced the battery with a new one and started the engine sounded like it was full of hammers beating the christ outta the engine it did idle though. i will be contacting the dealer after work tomorrow for them to come and get the car and then trying to get them to replace under warranty. anything i should know about this whole situation my car is an 04 6spMT with 26000 miles on it no trac control just a base model. it has always ran beautifully until today. also does the dealer issue a loaner car for temporary while car is being worked on or what? please guys help me out if you can thanx in advance.
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10-16-2005, 10:13 PM
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Sorry to hear your car is giving you problems!
Yes, your warranty has a 'loaner' car program so you should have a car for as long as it is @ the dealership getting worked on.
Keep up posted. Good luck
Sorry to hear your car is giving you problems!
Yes, your warranty has a 'loaner' car program so you should have a car for as long as it is @ the dealership getting worked on.
Keep up posted. Good luck
10-17-2005, 08:25 AM
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Also, if you have any mods, that affect the engine I would remove those as well. No need to give the a dealership an excuse not to cover it under warranty.
10-17-2005, 02:15 PM
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Wow man that sucks. I have to admit, I am really concerned that the Renesis isn't a very well engineered engine. I mean that is just crazy that while normally driving your engine could blow. I have heard of so many blown engines now. I have never known anyone who had a new car engine just die on them, yet I hear about it almost weekly on this board. I hate to think this way because I love the feel of the rotary and have alot of money invested in my car.
10-17-2005, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by rkostolni
Wow man that sucks. I have to admit, I am really concerned that the Renesis isn't a very well engineered engine. I mean that is just crazy that while normally driving your engine could blow. I have heard of so many blown engines now. I have never known anyone who had a new car engine just die on them, yet I hear about it almost weekly on this board. I hate to think this way because I love the feel of the rotary and have alot of money invested in my car.
10-17-2005, 02:43 PM
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I'm an attorney, I'm familiar with lemon-law claims (state statutes) and Magnusson-Moss warranty law (federal).
Doing "donuts" isn't exactly the kind of thing that can invalidate a manufacturer's warranty.
While I pamper my cars, and am a little bit older (30), I would be prepared to take a case in the event that any manufacturer tried to claim such a defense.
In fact, as part of doing so, I would delve into discovery aggressively, obtain all records of the tortuous treatment Mazda subjects its engines and vehicles to as part of the pre-shipping quality confirmation process, and use any such claim against them.
If you've ever seen the manner by which new cars are tested after rolling off the assembly line, you'd know exactly what I'm talking about.
Doing "donuts" isn't exactly the kind of thing that can invalidate a manufacturer's warranty.
While I pamper my cars, and am a little bit older (30), I would be prepared to take a case in the event that any manufacturer tried to claim such a defense.
In fact, as part of doing so, I would delve into discovery aggressively, obtain all records of the tortuous treatment Mazda subjects its engines and vehicles to as part of the pre-shipping quality confirmation process, and use any such claim against them.
If you've ever seen the manner by which new cars are tested after rolling off the assembly line, you'd know exactly what I'm talking about.
10-17-2005, 02:52 PM
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I'm an attorney, I'm familiar with lemon-law claims (state statutes) and Magnusson-Moss warranty law (federal).
Doing "donuts" isn't exactly the kind of thing that can invalidate a manufacturer's warranty.
While I pamper my cars, and am a little bit older (30), I would be prepared to take a case in the event that any manufacturer tried to claim such a defense.
Doing "donuts" isn't exactly the kind of thing that can invalidate a manufacturer's warranty.
While I pamper my cars, and am a little bit older (30), I would be prepared to take a case in the event that any manufacturer tried to claim such a defense.
Whether you agree with it or not is irrelelvant. Abbid is living it.
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10-17-2005, 03:01 PM
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Yeah? Tell that to the member Abbid, who had his warranty voided for doing over 100mph in his car. He merely typed that he did so, without any video to suport it, and Mazda saw it and instantly voided the warranty.
Whether you agree with it or not is irrelelvant. Abbid is living it.
Whether you agree with it or not is irrelelvant. Abbid is living it.
My fees would be paid by Mazda via the Michigan Consumer Protection Act when we won the case.
I've beaten GM, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, and this would be no different barring any unknown facts that I am not privy to.
Abbid - If you're listening, you really should contact an attorney who specializes in auto warranty issues and lemon-law claims near you.
Did I miss that stipulation?
10-17-2005, 03:02 PM
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Yikes!!!! I was born and raised in Baltimore. Lived there for 40 years but due to job transfer live in Denver for 18 years now. Miss the harbor and the seafood. Sorry to hear about that engine. Please keep us posted on what happened to it and how Mazda will replace it.
10-17-2005, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Im_DANomite
what kind of gas do you use? i'm wondering if your spark plugs took a **** on you. definately keep us posted. keep your head up man!!!
10-17-2005, 03:35 PM
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i only speak what I read...read more here for those who are unfamiliar with Abbid's woes:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...5&page=1&pp=15
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...5&page=1&pp=15
The internet works in mysterious ways. There may be more to the story than what that thread reveals.
In any event, Abbid has a world of resources at his fingertips if he truly believes Mazda has wronged him.
10-17-2005, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RotoRocket
I understand. I never presumed you were arguing the merits and/or validity of Abbid's claims about how Mazda responded to his apparent engine failure.
The internet works in mysterious ways. There may be more to the story than what that thread reveals.
In any event, Abbid has a world of resources at his fingertips if he truly believes Mazda has wronged him.
The internet works in mysterious ways. There may be more to the story than what that thread reveals.
In any event, Abbid has a world of resources at his fingertips if he truly believes Mazda has wronged him.
10-17-2005, 04:16 PM
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i always use 93 octane and i treat my car very well thanx about the donuts thing i dunno what your talkin bout must have me confused with someone else
10-17-2005, 05:59 PM
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I think this is situation is over blown. Yes this sucks but i don't think this is how the car will be. I work at a multi-brand new car dealer in the service department. I see things like this alot, and not just with Mazda. I have seen 2 week old Jettas spit out motors, I have seen new BMWs have a short and catch fire. I think we need to really sit back and think of how many motors are really blowing up. I was at a Toyota dealer and saw Supras eating up rings. Same with 350Zs. I not sticking up for Mazda but I think we need to look at the big picture. It does suck but I would hope Mazda will stick behind their flagship car.
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10-17-2005, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Brice-RX8
Also, if you have any mods, that affect the engine I would remove those as well. No need to give the a dealership an excuse not to cover it under warranty.
yeah thats frikking great advice
"if there is a aftermarket par tthat may have caused the failure remove it so they cant figure out what happened. then put that back on with your new engien and blow another one" . yeah real good advice.