Mazdaspeed6 Intermittent Lack of Power Concern Fix Available

[jaimem26]

I was on Mymazda.com today and they have posted the following.

There is a recall concerning:
Date: 07/21/2006
2006 - Mazdaspeed6 Lack Of Power

I logged on to http://www.mazdaowner.com this morning and they also had something posted in in the "Recall Warning" section. The recall warning is exactly as follows:

"2006 - Mazdaspeed6 Lack Of Power"

 

[ChicagoKid]

Same here too. I just checked mymazda online and it's there.

 

[Bigg Tim]

I got the flash done today and all I can say is THIS is how the car should have ran from the beginning. I got it good and hot boosting alot in 112 degree heat and it still pulls 15psi to about 5k or so then it tapers to 13psi or so by 6k. It feels much stronger now, but I do feel a little lunge in the upper RPM's like something is coming on and off. It is intermitten, so maybe it will change as I get drive cycles on it.

On my ticket from Mazda, it has F0010XFX .3 under the FLASH PCM line. I don't know if it means anything or not.

 

[TheMAN]

that is just a labor operations code... means nothing to everyone but the dealer/mazda

but yeah, the recall has JUST been released for certain builds of the ms6... all it does involve is a flash update to the ECU to fix the hessitation/lack of power problems

 

[ChicagoKid]

hmmm, interesting. If it's a recall, wouldn't we be contacted?

You can call the dealer and have them check you VIN#.

 

[TheMAN]

dealers have been officially notified as of 3 days ago

 

[ChicagoKid]

I had the re-flash done Saturday and I've notice a big improvement. You do have to use 93 or higher octane. And I had them disable the seat belt chime too.

 

[Mgkdrgn]

So, is the concencus ....

... on this "update" that it is a good one? I got my notice yesterday.

Brett

 

[jdub260]

... on this "update" that it is a good one? I got my notice yesterday.

Brett

I had mine done Monday 8-7-06 and It did slow the car down a little. The real test will be if I can run 91 or 93 and not have any problems. I still have a full tank of 94 right now. I don't think the average driver will notice the difference it is very small. I don't have a boost gauge but it feels like the power/boost is about the same it just comes on a little slower.

 

[Mgkdrgn]

So, whats your "longer term" verdict on the update now?

I had mine done Monday 8-7-06 and It did slow the car down a little. The real test will be if I can run 91 or 93 and not have any problems. I still have a full tank of 94 right now. I don't think the average driver will notice the difference it is very small. I don't have a boost gauge but it feels like the power/boost is about the same it just comes on a little slower.

 

[jdub260]

I have 93 in the car right now and still no problems. I just borrowed my buddy's Gtech yesterday and and recorded a single 1/4mile run of 14.324 @ 98.51mph. This was done without "launching" the car. I don't wanna break anything. I don't think the recall will be a problem. I'd say get it done.

 

[Matt'sSpeed6]

I gotta chime in here: I had mine done, and maybe I am paranoid, but I got a feel that the car is not pulling as hard... and a little bit of hesitation as the revs climb. Gas is 93 octane, A/C running. Anyone else notice the same???

 

[TheMAN]

when did you get yours done? there's been an even newer flash update since the 31st for the ms6

I did one on friday and test drove it.. hauls serious ass to me

 

[Matt'sSpeed6]

Man:

I had mine done on August 11th -

Was there a new PN or campaign number for this newer flash that I could compare to see if I did get the upgraded one???

M

 

[the gamper]

Hey guys, just dropped my car off this morning to get Sirrius installed (finally). The service guy told me he would do the flash update while they had my car. I was suprised to hear that it had not been performed prior to delivery since I just bought the car 3 weeks ago. Anyway I expressed a concern that the update would result in less power and he told me that it should actually increase power. Just thought I would throw that in there. I get it back tonight and will let you guys know.

 

[the gamper]

Hey guys, just dropped my car off this morning to get Sirrius installed (finally). The service guy told me he would do the flash update while they had my car. I was suprised to hear that it had not been performed prior to delivery since I just bought the car 3 weeks ago. Anyway I expressed a concern that the update would result in less power and he told me that it should actually increase power. Just thought I would throw that in there. I get it back tonight and will let you guys know.

All right, got the flash update. It might just be me overthinking the matter, but I really feel that it has affected power particularly in the higher gears. It feels like peak boost is coming on at slightly higher rpms. Like I said, it could be just me. Performance off the line doesnt seem affected, but giving it gas a cruising speeds doesnt seem to produce the same amount of boost it used to. Still fast though.

 

[Matt'sSpeed6]

All right, got the flash update. It might just be me overthinking the matter, but I really feel that it has affected power particularly in the higher gears. It feels like peak boost is coming on at slightly higher rpms. Like I said, it could be just me. Performance off the line doesnt seem affected, but giving it gas a cruising speeds doesnt seem to produce the same amount of boost it used to. Still fast though.

I AGREE. 60-70 mph in top gear does not seem to pull as hard.

M

 

[ns80]

I agree 100%. It actually feels like there's a little more torque down low, but the top end sucks. Before the flash when cruising in 6th at 70 I could give it maybe half throttle and be at 90 amazingly quick. Now it seems to take at least twice as long, and it isn't much better even if I downshift into 5th. I'm not a happy camper and wish I hadn't had it done. I would rather deal with the occasional loss of power than to have it the way it is now.

 

[Bigg Tim]

You DEFIANTLY get less boost. I only get about 11psi at WOT around 4k aand up and I lost power on the dyno because of it. Once I hit 15psi, it starts to pull boost right away, where as before it would hold 15psi until 4200 and then taper off a couple psi.

 

[ns80]

I called the dealer today to see if they would be able to put the old version back on, but it doesn't sound good. The service manager is meeting with his Mazda rep later today so he's going to run it by him and see if it can be done, but I'm sure they will say no. I think anyone not happy with what this flash has done needs to contact Mazda directly and put some pressure on them to release one that resolves the power loss issue without completely changing the feel of the car in higher gears. I know I'll be calling them ASAP.