Just got flashed

[Lil_vicious559]

I have had all the flash/recalls done for the ecu..swirl..etc.



I can say that i have def lost power..but power seems more linear. Aka flatter power band..

Power in 4th,5th,and6th def feels slower...but i never downshift b/c this turbo gives me 5psi at mere 2krpms.

This is exactly what i have been trying to tell everyone.

Just when I'm thinking about going in to get the clutch issue fixed I see this thread...I'm scared now

Don't be scared!! lol

I also noticed that i get less gas mileage after the 2 recalls being fixed. I used to get 325 a tank and now im averaging about 275. Also there is no power drop off and it holds 16psi to redline. But every once in a while the car will be real hesitatant with a major power loss and buck under any hard accelleration but then clear up.

I get around 320 to 1/4tank left doing 70mph on the highway!!

BTW: the car drops boost in every gear after 55-6K rpms. Boost does not hold till redline unless your modded or something.

 

[03MSP]

This is exactly what i have been trying to tell everyone.



Don't be scared!! lol



I get around 320 to 1/4tank left doing 70mph on the highway!!

BTW: the car drops boost in every gear after 55-6K rpms. Boost does not hold till redline unless your modded or something.

Why wouldn't I be scared when you're so sure that the flash is going to make me lose power haha. If I go in for the clutch issue they will probably do the flash as well.

I wonder if I specifically ask them not to if they will comply...hmm.

 

[Igve2shtz]

Every time I go into the dealer, he reminds me of the flash, and I just simply turn it down. I dont think he is too happy about it, but, I just went in there and told him flat out, I didnt want it done because I have no problems since I have 93 octane here. He agrees, and lets me go.

 

[Lil_vicious559]

Why wouldn't I be scared when you're so sure that the flash is going to make me lose power haha. If I go in for the clutch issue they will probably do the flash as well.

I wonder if I specifically ask them not to if they will comply...hmm.

Nahh don't be scared, but I think even if you were to have another problem with the 6 or a different recall if they come out with one, The service department will probably flash it anyways....lol

 

[Lil_vicious559]

Son of a biscuit. I just recently purchased a MS CAI and i noticed how the boost kicks in around 25-2800rpms.

Well My AC isn't working so i called my dealership in and they were supposed to look at it!! Turns out i needed a certain part some kind line for the AC. Anyways i was thinking to myself that i should do the recall and reflash the ECU. As stupid as i am i let the dealership do it.

I CAN DEFINITELY TELL YOU I LOSS POWER. FREAKIN BOOST DOESN'T KICK IN AROUND 32-3500RPMS. POWER DOESN'T FEEL STRONG AT ALL.(deadhorse

My MS6 is a (black-cherry) 2006 GT

I knew i shouldn't have done it.......................SOB(chair)

 

[LBV]

After I complained about the power loss the service advisor said it makes you lose 25HP ... I said "what?" and he changed the subject ...

 

[berad]

http://cobbtuning.com/products/?id=4223

 

[Lil_vicious559]

After I complained about the power loss the service advisor said it makes you lose 25HP ... I said "what?" and he changed the subject ...

What i actually got was that if you don't do the recall/Reflash and you want to smog you're car. IT WON"T PASS SMOG, because of the CEL code that it's been throwing. He said it might not come up, but when they check the code's it will read it.

Still even though i lost power and I'm very upset at myself for even thinking about flashing my car.

You Don't have to smog a new car after 5years. I have 3yrs left

This REFLASH IS (butt)

 

[speed6r]

Hahahaha

After numerous calls to Mazda I convinced them to re-re-flash my cpu back to the earlier version before I experienced the power loss. I'm happy to report that the re-re-flash was done today and I fell in love with my car all over again!!!! The difference is tremendous!! Its like night and day!! Just call Mazda customer service (1800-222-5500) and blast them over the reflash. I made it a point to say that my car was back firing and that this is a performance car that is not performing. I told customer support that this was not the car that I had originally bought and that something needed to be done and I would not drop the issue until the problem was fixed. Good luck to all!! Its defiantly possible to have it flashed back and in my opinion it needs to be done! CALL MAZDA!!!!

(breakn)

 

[ms6z]

Besides the stock ecu reflash, can't i just go with a different reflash route. Full Control, cobb, etc???? If i do go with a full control reflash would i encounter check engine lights, regarding emisions or recall shitt???

 

[Lil_vicious559]

Besides the stock ecu reflash, can't i just go with a different reflash route. Full Control, cobb, etc???? If i do go with a full control reflash would i encounter check engine lights, regarding emisions or recall shitt???

Yeah you can go with different Aftermarket reflash's!! The stock ECU Reflash were talking about has to do with emissions!! If you ever buy the cobb AP or any other devices make sure you download the stock settings and keep em just in case you ever have to take your back to the dealership!!

 

[Alexander37]

there's probably nothing that can be done after the reflash has been done!! Best bet now is to get a EMS and tune it.

Anybody feel like they lost power up top in triple digit speeds?? I have tooken the MS6 to 151mph but let off. Im sure it could have gone more.........

I have had all of the recalls done, including reflash, and now also have a brand new engine that was put in after blowing up at 33000 miles with NO MODS EVER, but I have never noticed a dramatic power loss. If you feather the clutch and gas it without stomping on it, it goes fine. Anyone who hasn't had the clutch replacement done, I highly recommend in doing it. Especially if you have an earlier model '06 with decent miles on it, a brand new clutch is mighty nice to get on their dime. You can tell the dealer you don't want the flash done, mine asked if I wanted it before it was done. However, I don't think it makes a huge difference, but then again, I have never tried to romp on it too hard.

^^ I also want to know how you got around the governor to get it over 150mph with more to go?

 

[Lil_vicious559]

I have had all of the recalls done, including reflash, and now also have a brand new engine that was put in after blowing up at 33000 miles with NO MODS EVER,

.....Wow how did the engine blow on your car???? If you don't run it hard!!

but I have never noticed a dramatic power loss. If you feather the clutch and gas it without stomping on it, it goes fine.

I'm pretty sure any car drives fine, without romping on the gas!!

Anyone who hasn't had the clutch replacement done, I highly recommend in doing it. Especially if you have an earlier model '06 with decent miles on it, a brand new clutch is mighty nice to get on their dime.

It's called wear and tear on the car, once the clutch goes out, another one should be replaced.

You can tell the dealer you don't want the flash done, mine asked if I wanted it before it was done. However, I don't think it makes a huge difference, but then again, I have never tried to romp on it too hard.

Exactly my point

^^ I also want to know how you got around the governor to get it over 150mph with more to go?

what governor?? If you don't drive your car hard then you wouldn't know, If your referring to car magazines then quit magazine racing......There's no governor at 150

 

[Alexander37]

Wow, thanks for the attack. As far as me "Not romping on my car", I don't slam the friggin gas pedal to the floor every time I get in. I do get on it every now and then when needed. I don't need to do 150mph. If I was taking it to the track or dragging it sure, but I didn't buy the car to race the hell out of it. Up here, AWD was the big attraction. And as for the clutch replacement, if you know how to drive, you shouldn't need a clutch after having the car for 2 years. Thats not wear and tear, thats driving like an idiot. If they are going to get one in under warranty, why wouldn't you get it done???? Maybe I should clarify "decent miles on it" as in say 20-30k. Why did my engine blow? Couldn't tell you, and neither could any technician that worked on it including an engineer that helped design and build the car. Something was f*d with it from the beginning. And regarding the governor, you can get around it with overriding the computer, I understand that. However, if you are saying that the car is not governed at all when stock, wrong! Sounds like you are taking all of this way out of context. More interested in what program you used to do it. Sorry if you took it that way. Trying to help, not be a douche.

 

[Lil_vicious559]

Wow, thanks for the attack. As far as me "Not romping on my car", I don't slam the friggin gas pedal to the floor every time I get in. I do get on it every now and then when needed. I don't need to do 150mph. If I was taking it to the track or dragging it sure, but I didn't buy the car to race the hell out of it. Up here, AWD was the big attraction. And as for the clutch replacement, if you know how to drive, you shouldn't need a clutch after having the car for 2 years. Thats not wear and tear, thats driving like an idiot. If they are going to get one in under warranty, why wouldn't you get it done???? Maybe I should clarify "decent miles on it" as in say 20-30k. Why did my engine blow? Couldn't tell you, and neither could any technician that worked on it including an engineer that helped design and build the car. Something was f*d with it from the beginning. And regarding the governor, you can get around it with overriding the computer, I understand that. However, if you are saying that the car is not governed at all when stock, wrong! Sounds like you are taking all of this way out of context. More interested in what program you used to do it. Sorry if you took it that way. Trying to help, not be a douche.

LOL dude........didn't mean it that way!!

Now that i re-read my post it does seem kinda harsh, No hard feelings dude......my bad

 

[Lil_vicious559]

(hand)Sometimes i just tell it like how it is.....LOL(rofl)

 

[Alexander37]

LOL dude........didn't mean it that way!!

Now that i re-read my post it does seem kinda harsh, No hard feelings dude......my bad

None taken. Had a feeling it was misundertsanding on my part too. (2thumbs)

 

[Lil_vicious559]

None taken. Had a feeling it was misundertsanding on my part too. (2thumbs)

(drinks)

 

[speed6r]

After numerous calls to Mazda I convinced them to re-re-flash my cpu back to the earlier version before I experienced the power loss. I'm happy to report that the re-re-flash was done today and I fell in love with my car all over again!!!! The difference is tremendous!! Its like night and day!! Just call Mazda customer service (1800-222-5500) and blast them over the reflash. I made it a point to say that my car was back firing and that this is a performance car that is not performing. I told customer support that this was not the car that I had originally bought and that something needed to be done and I would not drop the issue until the problem was fixed. Good luck to all!! Its defiantly possible to have it flashed back and in my opinion it needs to be done! CALL MAZDA!!!!

(breakn)

^^^^^^

 

[Alladin]

So after spending 10 minutes reading this whole thread and arguments, has ANYONE done a before and after test to find out if there is actually a power loss or not?

For what it's worth, my girlfriend has a Volvo S80 Turbo and although the car is fast, you barely notice the turbo kick in. It's just much more noticable in our cars but that doesn't mean you're making less power.