I purchased a 2008 mazdaspeed3 GT at the beginning of June 2011. It has 30k miles on it.
Within the first week I got the thermostat replaced and the bose stereo issue fixed.
During the first week I tried to get emissions but no luck. Was told ECU not ready.
The catylist, evap, and O2 are not ready.
Carmax drove the car for two weeks and still not ready.
I raised hell now mazda has the car. They have been driving it and still cannot get the sensors ready.
Was talking to mazda today and they said when the mechanic tried to connect to the ECU he got a message for a security password needed or something like that. They were trying to update the ECU for a TSB but could not I guess because of this issue.
Not sure how to push this next with the dealerships.
Any input is much appreciated.
Could my car have been modded or had a cobb tuner on it before and is causing my issues now?
I put my car on a lift and everything looked stock. Did notice scratches on my intake box lower left by the intercooler tubing like there could of been a aftermarket intake on it before. Other than that everything looks solid.
The drive cycle should not take 3 weeks. Anyone have the drive cycle take forever on there 2008 mazdaspeed3 before?
I fell in love with the car in the little time I have driven. Hope to get this issue resolved and enjoy this bad boy some more.
Within the first week I got the thermostat replaced and the bose stereo issue fixed.
During the first week I tried to get emissions but no luck. Was told ECU not ready.
The catylist, evap, and O2 are not ready.
Carmax drove the car for two weeks and still not ready.
I raised hell now mazda has the car. They have been driving it and still cannot get the sensors ready.
Was talking to mazda today and they said when the mechanic tried to connect to the ECU he got a message for a security password needed or something like that. They were trying to update the ECU for a TSB but could not I guess because of this issue.
Not sure how to push this next with the dealerships.
Any input is much appreciated.
Could my car have been modded or had a cobb tuner on it before and is causing my issues now?
I put my car on a lift and everything looked stock. Did notice scratches on my intake box lower left by the intercooler tubing like there could of been a aftermarket intake on it before. Other than that everything looks solid.
The drive cycle should not take 3 weeks. Anyone have the drive cycle take forever on there 2008 mazdaspeed3 before?
I fell in love with the car in the little time I have driven. Hope to get this issue resolved and enjoy this bad boy some more.