Swirl valve recall done today, they DID NOT replace the valve... wtf?

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bast525

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'07 Mazdaspeed 3 GT

• Oct 18, 2007

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Just wondering if anyone else had this happen or if this is 'normal', or if I need to go back to the dealer and b****.

I got the letter for the recall which very specifically stated that the dealer would REPLACE the swirl valve and reprogram the ECU. I brought it to the dealer today and when I picked it up I noticed on the invoice it clearly stated that they INSPECTED the valve. I asked the service writer and he said that yes, they do not have to replace this valve if everything appears normal.

Now, I've never had the CEL, but I haven't had the car during any really cold months either (bought last March). It will be cold here soon enough... should I just wait to see if a CEL occurs or should I go back and start waving the recall letter in their face, or try another dealer?

 

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ForceFed

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Trailblazer SS AWD ....Still a Mazda Junkie Though.

• Oct 18, 2007

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If they inspected it and there was nothing wrong..Why would they replace it?

Why would you even want it replaced?

I am sure this wont effect EVERY vehicle involved in a recall.
I would feel lucky if I was you.

 

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ill_eagle94

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1990 Mazda Miata

• Oct 18, 2007

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If the recall says replace, I'd want it replaced.

 

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Speed3Max

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• Oct 18, 2007

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**** that.. u want a mazda mech pullin ur s*** apart? if mine is fine.. im glad it is.

 

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ill_eagle94

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1990 Mazda Miata

• Oct 18, 2007

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Speed3Max said:

**** that.. u want a mazda mech pullin ur s*** apart? if mine is fine.. im glad it is.

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LOL if they inspected it, it was already pulled apart.

 

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Speed3Max

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• Oct 18, 2007

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Yea.. pullin it apart like takin the valve out? they must have done that to look at it too right?

 

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MS3-oholic

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• Oct 19, 2007

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It depends on your build date as to which valve you have. If you have the upgraded one already, then they aren't going to change it. My build date is 10/06 and mine got replaced.

 

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Bravnik

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• Oct 19, 2007

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The didn't replace mine ether but my build date is Jan 07. So maybe I don't fall into the replacement period.

They did do the ECU reflash.

 

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Falconx84

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2007 Mazdaspeed3

• Oct 19, 2007

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not trying to threadjack, but I think my dealer is blowing smoke up my ass... they said it would take 3 hours for the recalls to be done and I had to drop my car off @ 8:30am

how long did it take them for your recall?

 

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///M Compact

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• Oct 20, 2007

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My dealer(Kings Mazda in Cincinnati) performed the recall as well as the 5000 mile service in under 90 minutes.

 

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bast525

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'07 Mazdaspeed 3 GT

• Oct 20, 2007

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My built date is 12/06 if I remember right. So maybe that means that yeah it already had the newer part. Dunno why I received the letter indicating I needed the recall then *shrug*. They did reflash the computer, anyways... I dont' know if it's made any difference, as far as MPG, tail pipe soot, or power though. For a brief time it maybe felt a little faster but it was very hard to tell and could have just been my imagination.

I won't worry about it either way unless I end up getting a CEL after all.

 

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dkswim

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MAZDASPEED 3

• Oct 20, 2007

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the recal took 45 min for me that includes reflash and part verification. no need for replacement.
im trying to find the sight that list the recal letters. check out thiss sight look at the repair procedure under mazda 3
http://www.protegefaq.net/tsb/

 

Last edited: Oct 20, 2007

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dkswim

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MAZDASPEED 3

• Oct 25, 2007

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mabe they should have replaced mine. I just threw the p2006 code this morning when it was cold. ehhhhhhhhhhhhh.... Ill go in on tue next week to get it taken care of along with replacing a broken plastic piece.