2004 – 2007 Mazda RX-8. Condition: The operator of the vehicle may complain
of difficulty starting when the engine is turned off (or stalled) in cold temperatures
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TECH TIPS Dixie Part Numbers:
Applications:
S-80350
S-80351
2004 – 2007 Mazda RX-8
Condition: The operator of the vehicle may complain of difficulty starting when the engine is turned off (or stalled) in cold temperatures.
Cause:
There are 2 possible causes for this: - Vehicles built prior to June 1, 2004 (VIN JM1FE17------139714) require a Panasonic battery JIS 75D23L, Mazda 0000-80-6535-WB, Interstate MTP35 or equivalent. - Lower then specification cranking compression.
Correction: Verify that the battery is the correct one and that it is in proper condition and completely charged. If the battery is not the cause of the issue follow the manufacturers recommended procedures for testing the compression as outlined in Mazda bulletin 01-048/06.
Rev:20101220 Removed S-80331
REV: 20101220 Courtesy of APRA TSB_856.doc Dixie Tech Tips are intended for use by professional technicians, and are not for the general public. They are written to inform technicians of conditions that may exist or as a guide to aid in diagnosing and servicing a vehicle. All references to original equipment manufactures, vehicle manufactures and any other Trade Mark names are for the sole purpose of identifying the vehicle and or part that the Tech Tip applies to. This document is property of Dixie Electric Ltd. and is not to be copied or distributed with out written permission.
