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ibfubar2000 12-03-2004 08:35 PM

check tire pressure
 
OK I know this is probably a waste of space. but... we had 3 customers in 3 weeks that came in because there tire pressure light was on.(that was the only reason they came in) all 3 had low tire pressure. this customers wasted there time going to the dealer just because of the light. if the light comes on just take a minute and check your tire pressure. it will save you the time and headache of taking time off work just to take it to your dealer. I don't think the people were club members.

rx8cited 12-03-2004 10:01 PM


Originally Posted by ibfubar2000
OK I know this is probably a waste of space. but... we had 3 customers in 3 weeks that came in because there tire pressure light was on.(that was the only reason they came in) all 3 had low tire pressure. this customers wasted there time going to the dealer just because of the light. if the light comes on just take a minute and check your tire pressure. it will save you the time and headache of taking time off work just to take it to your dealer. I don't think the people were club members.

Too bad Mazda cheaped out on showing the pressures on a display in the car ....... would have saved you from dealing with trivial stuff like this. ;)

RotaryNoob 12-03-2004 10:53 PM

Alright, I'm giving out a laugh at my expense...

The day I bought the car, the TPMS light was on and I thought it was the check engine light (first car with TPMS). I thought the light was supposed to look like a rotary engine. That night when I read the manual I felt like a dumbass. :D

buzzwordenabled 12-03-2004 11:58 PM

My TPMS light kept acting up. When the tires were cold it was on, then it would go out after a few miles. I checked pressures. All was well except for a left rear that was a little low. Couple of weeks later, it happened again, but the pressures were virtually the same. After a few weeks, I realized that the left rear was low again. Hmm

Two months later and a just a couple of days ago, I walk to my parked car to discover a screw that was jammed into the edge of the tire. Problem solved. F@#k

MrWigggles 12-04-2004 12:16 AM

Tires that are slightly low will heat up during driving, increasing pressure and thus the TPMS light will go off.

-Mr. Wigggles

ScottishRX 12-04-2004 12:31 AM

I find TPMS is a subtle reminder that I haven't checked the tyre pressures as often as I should. Nice feature especially when not carrying a spare wheel. And especially in this extremely cold weather in the Houston area!!!! Must remember to change out of my shorts and T shirt in the next month or so!

jmsinclair 10-29-2007 06:42 PM

actually the service bulletin states that once the car reaches 16 mph the light should go out. Google rx-8 tire pressure and click the pdf file on the first page.

No worries, Hot to Cold equal less pressure within the wheel. Just do a burnout and the light will for sure go out!!!! hahahah

Cheers
J

nuke0907 10-29-2007 09:40 PM


Originally Posted by jmsinclair (Post 2118044)
actually the service bulletin states that once the car reaches 16 mph the light should go out. Google rx-8 tire pressure and click the pdf file on the first page.

No worries, Hot to Cold equal less pressure within the wheel. Just do a burnout and the light will for sure go out!!!! hahahah

Cheers
J

it should only go out if the condition causing the light clears. i have aftermarket wheels with no sensors in them, and i'm pretty sure that light will never go out.

Mazurfer 10-29-2007 10:25 PM

Just proves that stupid people are still out there breeding doesn't it? Jeez!
It's in the manual and the quick tips booklet and about 3 other places! Argh! :banghead:

swoope 10-29-2007 10:43 PM


Originally Posted by jmsinclair (Post 2118044)
actually the service bulletin states that once the car reaches 16 mph the light should go out. Google rx-8 tire pressure and click the pdf file on the first page.

No worries, Hot to Cold equal less pressure within the wheel. Just do a burnout and the light will for sure go out!!!! hahahah

Cheers
J

you are not correct, and the tsb came out long after the post you answered incorrectly..


beers :beer:

nuke0907 10-29-2007 11:03 PM


Originally Posted by swoope (Post 2118478)
you are not correct, and the tsb came out long before the post you answered incorrectly..


beers :beer:

fixed

jmsinclair 10-30-2007 07:15 AM

wow you guys really have some issues with people trying to help out. The service Bulletin no 02-004/04 was the only reference I had and it stated that "The TPMS system will turn the warning lamp off after the vehicle is driven over 25 KM/h (16 MPH)

So don't take it personally if the information is no longer current. And By the way MAZFUR your attiude blows I suggest you grow up. If you don't like the post I made then don't respond like a teenager would.

I am just trying to help.

Mazurfer 10-31-2007 05:31 PM


Originally Posted by jmsinclair (Post 2118863)
wow you guys really have some issues with people trying to help out. The service Bulletin no 02-004/04 was the only reference I had and it stated that "The TPMS system will turn the warning lamp off after the vehicle is driven over 25 KM/h (16 MPH)

So don't take it personally if the information is no longer current. And By the way MAZFUR your attiude blows I suggest you grow up. If you don't like the post I made then don't respond like a teenager would.

I am just trying to help.

Ummmmmmm..........excuse me, but I was referring to the three people that came into the dealer because their TPMS light was on and didn't know what it was.....the original post....not you!!! Where did I quote you or imply it was your post? You even notice that it was a reply to the original post? That's what that little tree showing the threads is for above. No worries though! :)

I'm not gonna rag on someone for trying to help, even if the info isn't correct or up-to-date..........only if it's been pointed out that they are wrong and continue to provide bad info and are stubborn about it. Okay?

So.......I added this little portion tonight(11/7/07) because I wanted to see if you even would acknowledge that the fact that you were wrong, so who's all grown up now? Hmmmm?


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