Mazda Reflashed my ECU, Now I Am Not Getting a Black Tailpipe!

[clos561]

if anything comes out for a computer reflash you should recieve something in the mail.....people that got it proly jsut got the stock code reenterd...like when u reboot ur computer...duno jsut guessin

 

[hunterbrandon]

The "authorized modification" sticker the dealer put on my car has a flash number on it would that help you guys out?

 

[clos561]

where did they put the sticker?

 

[M3_Zoom]

The "authorized modification" sticker the dealer put on my car has a flash number on it would that help you guys out?

It's worth a try but the car is suppose to get a reflash with the Mazdaspeed CAI correct?

 

[hunterbrandon]

right inside the drivers door jam

 

[M3_Zoom]

right inside the drivers door jam

Hunterbrandon, so what is the flash number? It would be interesting to find that's the same re-flash others are claiming to receive. Thank you in advance.

 

[camrycev6]

It's worth a try but the car is suppose to get a reflash with the Mazdaspeed CAI correct?

That is the big question here. The answer varies. A sales person told me yes, but then after talking to three techs at various dealers, the answer has always been that there is no reflash for a MS3 under any conditions.

 

[turbofever]

The reflash has nothing to do with a CAI, or a black tail pipe.

If your car throws a p2006 code, and they replace the swirl shutter valve actuator, there is a reprogram to go with it. It’s that simple guys. There is no reflash unless you get that actuator replaced.

 

[camrycev6]

The reflash has nothing to do with a CAI, or a black tail pipe.

If your car throws a p2006 code, and they replace the swirl shutter valve actuator, there is a reprogram to go with it. Its that simple guys. There is no reflash unless you get that actuator replaced.

I would be inclinded to agree. All of my research says there is no reflash for the MS3. Period. (Your exception above is clearly a fix for a specific problem, not a general reflash of a "normal" vehicle.)

 

[M3_Zoom]

That is the big question here. The answer varies. A sales person told me yes, but then after talking to three techs at various dealers, the answer has always been that there is no reflash for a MS3 under any conditions.

I just spoke to Kevin at Gaithersburg Mazda and he looked up re-flashes/updates for the MS3 in all the places we can't (Notes, e-mails, electronic update files, spoke with Mazda Tech Rep etc.) and THERE IS NOT A re-flash or update for the MS3. These guys race for Mazdaspeed and track test there products and if there was an update they would certainly know about it. Now he did say there is an update for those of you who live out west/northwest that are under strict SMOG Emissions standards. And interestingly enough the soot on your exhaust is your car running rich like all of us but in your neck of the woods it's not as tolerated so they have an update to change your Air : Fuel ratio. So that could very well be the "Re-flash" some of you are receiving and certainly put an end to the entire "MS3 Re-flash" rumor.

I further asked him if there was a Re-flash upon installing the CAI and he said NO however, it does come with an "installed aftermarket part sticker" that includes a re-flash number/code but that is to be used IF AND ONLY IF you through a cell. That same number/code can be used at any dealer. It DOES NOT in anyway increase your performance. If anything it changes the acceptable A/F metering by the ECM; they know what the tolerances are. Those out west that have had this re-flash you may experience better drivability but remember the higher your altitude etc. any car runs/responds differently. Maybe your cars with the extra fuel we all get and the altitude you're at causes your MS3's to respond differently so there was a need for an update in your neck of the woods.

M3_Speed from Alcatraz OUT!!! (drive2)

 

[M3_Zoom]

The reflash has nothing to do with a CAI, or a black tail pipe.

If your car throws a p2006 code, and they replace the swirl shutter valve actuator, there is a reprogram to go with it. Its that simple guys. There is no reflash unless you get that actuator replaced.

I second that turbofever! I just made another post and again I mean no harm, but others really need to do there homework before threads get out of control and become something they should not be. (drinks)

camrycev6 if you need any service completed the folks at Gaithersburg Mazda in Gaithersburg, MD are fantastic. Just ask for Kevin or Roy and they are a Mazdaspeed dealer. (rockon)

 

[bast525]

Back on topic: called my local dealer and complained of the power fluctuations and rich running, I have an appointment tommorow to come hook up the computer and scan for any updated flashes. We shall see.

Went to the dealer today... just my luck, their entire system was down and they weren't even able to check if there was a reflash available.

The tech I spoke with said he knew there was a reflash for the MS6 but didn't know anything about one for the MS3.

I mentioned that it would have been in an email and he said he had never seen anything like that.

He got all my information and stated he would check for it when their systems were up and would call me if he found anything.

Of course... I never got a call. I'll try again another day.

 

[chaos4]

Are you saying you have the Mazdaspeed CAI and still have the soot problem?

YES, still have it, still get 25+ mpg. Not worried about it!(stfu)

 

[chaos4]

Are we still waiting for Hunterbrandon with the reflash #?

 

[speed5hornet]

(sorry to budge in on u mazdaspeed3 guys) but my exhaust gets very black on my p5 after only a day or two of driving? could my a/f ratio be off? i do have a mazdaspeed exhaust but i dont think that is the problem?

 

[hunterbrandon]

Sorry it took so long had to go to work but i took a pic instead so you could all see. i dont have a digital camera so a cell phone is the best i could do.

 

[hunterbrandon]

also a lot of people have been saying they wont do this without a cel is wrong, I just went in and asked and they did it and it was all covered under warranty.

 

[knowledge007]

well thats for me to know, and you to find out....it does not stop it the car still runs rich

I really dont give a s*** if you are or not. If your bone stock then you wouldn't know to begin with. I will leave it at that.

 

[knowledge007]

It's worth a try but the car is suppose to get a reflash with the Mazdaspeed CAI correct?

No, no reflash is required. You must disconnect the negative battery cable when installing and thats it. YOU DO NOT REFLASH THE ECU FOR A CAI INSTALL!!!

 

[M3_Zoom]

also a lot of people have been saying they wont do this without a cel is wrong, I just went in and asked and they did it and it was all covered under warranty.

hunterbrandon, again please read my post a few prior to this one. Look where you live vice others. I'm on the East Coast and the reflash is not to help with the performance of the installation of the intake. That same code is used if anyone throughs a Cel for running lean/rich thus allowing the tech to clear it. As far as anyone being able to go in a get that "re-flash" YES you are right there is an update, but it is for those of you who live out on the West Coast as well as in the Northwest region who are held to much more strict SMOG/Emissions standards.