CEL and other Speed 6 issues

[MS6S2K]

Well, after 10.5 months and 7200 miles, I threw a CEL. I checked the gas cap, and that's not it. I was hoping this car would be like my former STI (28k miles and not a single dealer visit (only oil changes), but it's not happening. I will make an appointment, and I'll have them do the TSB on the clutch, check for that PCM lack of power thing I ignored, and look at my drivers window, which sounds like it's ready to break.

I'm not alone on this I suppose, but I had such bad luck with my last mazda (04 RX8), so I'm feeling weery on this car now. I hope this is just a one time thing where I can go to dealer, get everything done, and have ZERO problems for at least the next 3 years and 42k miles (warranty). I'm not holding my breath, but we'll see.

Any other things I need to tell the dealership about besides what I talked about? I'd like to get it all done in one swoop, and not have to go back. Thanks for reading.

 

[late8]

Well, after 10.5 months and 7200 miles, I threw a CEL. I checked the gas cap, and that's not it. I was hoping this car would be like my former STI (28k miles and not a single dealer visit (only oil changes), but it's not happening. I will make an appointment, and I'll have them do the TSB on the clutch, check for that PCM lack of power thing I ignored, and look at my drivers window, which sounds like it's ready to break.

I'm not alone on this I suppose, but I had such bad luck with my last mazda (04 RX8), so I'm feeling weery on this car now. I hope this is just a one time thing where I can go to dealer, get everything done, and have ZERO problems for at least the next 3 years and 42k miles (warranty). I'm not holding my breath, but we'll see.

Any other things I need to tell the dealership about besides what I talked about? I'd like to get it all done in one swoop, and not have to go back. Thanks for reading.

Have them check the rear diff. bracket bolts. There seems to be a rash of MS6's that have experienced the diff. bracket bolts backing out and sheering off causing rear end failure. Most folks who experienced this failure notice a "clunk" from the rear when shifting gears. If you don't think you have this issue, just have the dealer check the bolts for safe measure.