ontario flashing/bushings

[CanSPD]

i am new here, performed a search but couldn't find the answers i was looking for (sorry if i'm beating a dead horse)

have any msp owners in ontario had their ecu flashed, frt/rear bushings replaced? did this get covered under warranty? did the dealership give you any problems?

I brought mine in cuase i heard the front squeaking, (b4 i became a member here) but by the time i got to the dealer the bushings were warm and did not make a noise, so they did nothing. Now i'm hearing the dreaded trunk clunk.

Should i go in and demand they change out the bushings, should i call Mazda Canada?

give me your input, thanks

[YP5 Toronto]

try your questions at www.toprotege.com you'll get a better Ontario Focused answer.

[Swerny]

I've had my rear bushings changed to the E type bushings, and i've had the flash done. I went to Gyro Mazda in Toronto for both.
Check out the thread titled "Clunk Updates" in the MP3 forums, and search for "ECU flash" as well.
Also check out toprotege.com

[Daniel Young]

I don't know why they are giving you such a hassle. I took mine to my dealer and they ordered the bushings for the front and the rear(to fix the clunk supposedly). They also ordered me a new alarm module cause mine was going nuts. I wouldn't know why there would be a difference between NC and canada when it comes to warranty work. Cus you know they make a killing off of it

[mazdaspeedpower]

just ell them you want bushings 156E and you want your ECU flashed. It's under warrenty, so they have to do it, otherwise, go to another dealer, they will do it.

[CanSPD]

is 156E the pn# for the front and rear??

[girth]

No, that's only the rear part #. You shouldn't need part nums anyway -- that's the dealer's job.

[Stanage]

I bought my car in Ottawa, Ontario - Canada's Capital city, and I had them flash the car, they asked why, I told them it was hesitating, they said they didn't even know of a new flash but would check up on it. An hour later, my car had the newest flash rev. and my alarm brain was changed. NEXT on the list is the god D*MNED BUSHINGS, man I hate the sound it makes, and PLUS the SQUEAK in the front is now above horrendous - it's stupendously-horrendous! <-Mind you it is -30C outside... I guess I would squeak too if I was made to go over bumps frozen to the nuts.

I went to Carling mazda (http://www.carlingmotors.com) BTW, bought the car there too, THEY STILL HAVE ONE LEFT! And It's the one they let you test drive and beat the hell out of (I know I did :) ). I'm sure it would go for a steal - it's titanium color aswell.

I know the Mecanics at Carling arn't brainiacs - they didn't know my car came with a factory alrm.... but they fixed my mazdaspeed no problems.

[chillinmcmillan]

Go to Gyro Mazda, hey all the GTA MSP should do up a meet in the spring!

[CanSPD]

i think i will call them to see if they even know about the changes, and tell them i want it flashed and change out the bushings. I am from windsor and it is the only dealer nearby (within an hour or so)

If they still do nothing I will call Mazda Canada. I just don't want them to start charging me for things that they may not think is covered under warrenty.

[YP5 Toronto]

CanSPD.....visit our website. You will see a list of Dealers that support us through various Sponsorships. They also represent a group of dealers that will openly support your service questions.

If you take a quick visit on our site...you can ask our members specifics about PNs and various CANADIAN specific questions to ask your dealer...or even... direct your dealership to one of the more helpfull ones in the GTA.

[mrclean]

to canmsp
i got my msp flashed right as i picked it up....i told them i wouldnt take delivery till they did the flash.... :p
i didnt do the bushings then... i jus had them done a week ago and no probs since... PS ONTARIO MAZDA IN MISSISSAUGA treats u like you own the throne....
hey chillinmcmillin sounds good for the meet up in spring at your meet spot lets represent t.o area... i ll bring the digi cam and get some good snaps any other msp out in our area join in!!!:cool: