Mazda Issues Stop Sale on MS3 CAI

[justa4banger]

Hmm ... well this was a good read.

I know my MS3 has had the MS CAI on it for over 10k miles and i haven't had a single issue with stalling, hesitation, CELs or nada. this car has been extreme cold and blistering hot, had 87 oct to 93 octane in it. I know the CAI changes the way the maf reads, thus the nice power gains, plus the fact it just flows more air.

I'm sure under the right conditions it throws a lean code, now the question is how lean is it? and how long does it last?, Where in the rpm band is this happening? whats the threshold for throwing a lean code? if its happening down low in the rpms at the onset of boost, then i'm not worried. if its happening in the upper RPM's then there is a slight concern.

I'm sure mazda will get this straightened out and everyone will be happy again.

oh thanks for the laugh from all the "experts" on hydro-locking a the motor. it was amusing to say the least.

 

[Adammazda06]

just got back from my dealership and they dont know s***. but they are saying the exhaust is being held also. has anyone else heard about this?

the exhaust should be available. my dealership just put one on the other day, and there was not any trouble getting the exhaust. stock was low on it, and this one came from a canada warehouse. i called part technical to check for updates and the only info they have is "it isn't a safety issue". that's all they could say. they are still waiting on an update from the accessories group

 

[tunersteve]

Just a quick update for those of you who are still interested in this:

I had one ordered through Mazda parts (dad works there) and after placing the order, got this response from the rep:

'Cold Air Intake GRMS-8M-H32 (According to PDS, the part is on inspection hold)'

followed by this:
'Here is the status on GRMS-8M-H32 . . .
Yes, it is. Engineering is working on the root cause and correction. I dont expect resolution for another couple of weeks'

No details yet, or ETA.

 

[redrocketz]

Just a quick update for those of you who are still interested in this:

I had one ordered through Mazda parts (dad works there) and after placing the order, got this response from the rep:

'Cold Air Intake GRMS-8M-H32 (According to PDS, the part is on inspection hold)'

followed by this:
'Here is the status on GRMS-8M-H32 . . .
Yes, it is. Engineering is working on the root cause and correction. I dont expect resolution for another couple of weeks'

No details yet, or ETA.

hey we have a speed6 intake sitting here on the shelf if you really want it.
I'm thinking that this has something to do with the TSB and reflash for the lean codes they just released from what I heard from insiders they were going to make a reflash to reconcile this very issue and now they did.

 

[GhostMercury]

well hopefully it gets out to the public soon. I want my MS CAI and my bose to be fixed. Then i will fall in love with the car AGAIN

 

[tunersteve]

hey we have a speed6 intake sitting here on the shelf if you really want it.
I'm thinking that this has something to do with the TSB and reflash for the lean codes they just released from what I heard from insiders they were going to make a reflash to reconcile this very issue and now they did.

It's on order from Mazda @ wholesale, so I have to pass. I appreciate the offer though. The price I got it for is a steal IMO, otherwise I would have ordered and had it installed by now. I'm assuming I'll probably get one of the first once they 'revise' it.

 

[fb4life5002]

i have had the MS CAI for about 6 months and i have had no problems at all.

 

[fb4life5002]

i talked to this guy at street unit about the mazdaspeed cold air intake and he said they stop selling it because it causes the motor to run lean. i dont know if i believe him or not. what are your thoughts

 

[GhostMercury]

read the thread....what do you think is talked about in here. (I swear some people have never been on a forum)

 

[tunersteve]

I was able to get one, got it earlier and installed it. Their still working on it, but if I hear anything else I will post here.

 

[eddelgado]

So another week has passed anything new? Is the hold still in place? Is it a CARB issue or a lean issue? If lean is there a flash?

Ed

 

[mazpro]

I stopped by my dealer and the parts guy said they have them for sale and in stock. asked him about the hold and he didn't see anything so if I wanted one it's 399+tax.

Im thinking about picking it up, i got a coupon for 10% off since i just picked up the car.

 

[tunersteve]

I stopped by my dealer and the parts guy said they have them for sale and in stock. asked him about the hold and he didn't see anything so if I wanted one it's 399+tax.

Im thinking about picking it up, i got a coupon for 10% off since i just picked up the car.

That's expensive man. I know you can find it cheaper.

 

[mazpro]

That's expensive man. I know you can find it cheaper.

yeah, protege garage has them for like $300 but don't you have to buy it @ the dealer so you can use the warranty?

 

[zoomzone]

I stopped by my dealer and the parts guy said they have them for sale and in stock. asked him about the hold and he didn't see anything so if I wanted one it's 399+tax.

Im thinking about picking it up, i got a coupon for 10% off since i just picked up the car.

They can have as many as they want in stock, but they have been ordered to stop sales of them. I would give you 20% off, but I want to keep Mazda happy, and not be responsible for any warranty claims because I broke a rule.

 

[tunersteve]

yeah, protege garage has them for like $300 but don't you have to buy it @ the dealer so you can use the warranty?

I don't think you have to buy it at the dealer, I think you have to have it installed by the dealer for them to honor the warranty.

With that being said, it's a ploy to get more money out of you IMO. Install isn't that bad, and they might give me less hassle since its a MS product.

 

[mazpro]

They can have as many as they want in stock, but they have been ordered to stop sales of them. I would give you 20% off, but I want to keep Mazda happy, and not be responsible for any warranty claims because I broke a rule.

makes sense but the parts guy offered to sell it to me so i guess he didn't care (thumb)

I don't think you have to buy it at the dealer, I think you have to have it installed by the dealer for them to honor the warranty.

With that being said, it's a ploy to get more money out of you IMO. Install isn't that bad, and they might give me less hassle since its a MS product.

I don't mind the install, ive installed turbo kits; but i just want to make sure so that the dealer doesn't give me s*** about not buying and having it installed by them. i guess I'll stop by today and ask my service guy.

 

[///M Compact]

My service advisor didn't have any problem with me installing the MS CAI. His opinion is that as long as it's a Green MS item I'm cool...

 

[MS3077]

I have the Cobb sri and the dealer doesn't give me a hassle

 

[GhostMercury]

I have the Cobb sri and the dealer doesn't give me a hassle

you post this all over the forum. but what you never seem to understand is that NOT EVERYONE goes to your dealership. EVERY dealership is different and just because your dealership is ok with cobb dont tell people it is ok in general. becase it is not. I dont wana see some poor sap listen to you and not get warranty work because of it