MX-5 NC with RX-8 231 Engine

Paul_13 · June 30, 2019, 08:00:51 PM

Is there a way of making the solenoids for vdi/ssv last longer? Thinking of trying to vent the bonnet or engine bay some how.
Had a few blips today on the way to Prescott Hill climb.
Then on the way back, the SAP solenoid kept illuminating the CEL. Low circuit /Heat failure.
I've zero'd that code out now on mazda edit.

Also had a momentary drop in power for a split second and then it resumed normal service.

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boosted · June 30, 2019, 09:39:52 PM

I think its time to try a pcm Paul youve been through it all. Had this issue from start maybe the donor had it...happy to send my spare for a test.

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Paul_13 · June 30, 2019, 09:58:55 PM

Quote from: boosted on June 30, 2019, 09:39:52 PM
I think its time to try a pcm Paul youve been through it all. Had this issue from start maybe the donor had it...happy to send my spare for a test.

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Yes please, do you still have my address on pm?

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boosted · June 30, 2019, 10:04:49 PM

Send it again then i defo got it. Worth a try.
I struggled for months with a throttle cut til i swapped in a different pcm.popped a code acted on it job done.
Take a about a week as currently sipping a long island ice tea in Gran canaria..

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Paul_13 · July 14, 2019, 11:06:32 AM

Good news... The replacement rack solved the knocking noise. I ordered a rack from Charles trent off ebay and it turned up damaged sent them an email complaining and they refunded me straight away. All I had to do was swap the steering angle sensor over and it was fine!

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Jamie R · July 14, 2019, 01:49:23 PM

Good news Paul,

you coming to Beaulieu?

Paul_13 · July 14, 2019, 01:51:25 PM

When's that on?

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Jamie R · July 14, 2019, 03:49:20 PM

2 weeks today...............

Jamie R · July 14, 2019, 03:50:35 PM

http://mazdarotaryclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=84865.15

boosted · July 14, 2019, 04:48:49 PM

Just remembered i need to send pcm...ill send tomorow.

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Paul_13 · July 15, 2019, 04:36:52 PM

Quote from: boosted on July 14, 2019, 04:48:49 PM
Just remembered i need to send pcm...ill send tomorow.

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Cheers mate.
Weirdly hasn't done it again...

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boosted · July 16, 2019, 04:26:49 PM

Darn it....blimin forgot....

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Paul_13 · July 19, 2019, 06:42:07 PM

Idle was going crazy earlier. Kept dropping and nearly cutting out. Engine management light lit briefly on each occasion but went out.
Need to plug in diagnostics.
I've added an extra earth on incase earth was dodgy

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Paul_13 · July 20, 2019, 03:55:27 PM

No fault code with the issue I had yesterday.

Also made progress on the engine mounts. Opened up the mounting holes to slide the mount forward a bit.
Filled them with polyurethane.
Results were good.
The engine is pulling on the mounts about 10-12mm less now. I can't modify the ppf holes as I would lose all travel on the gearstick. The gear turret would also foul the chassis

Some pics for you all

^before

^after

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Paul_13 · July 23, 2019, 07:36:29 PM

Engine feels a lot more solid now... Stating the obvious. Doesn't feel like it's flopping about as much

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