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2009 Mazda RX-8 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Mazda REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 1.3 R2 GAS
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing vehicle.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and rear wheels.
- Drain differential oil in suitable container.
- Disconnect ABS wheel speed sensor.
- Re...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 1.3 R2 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
[[table data]]Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Intermittent & Poor Connections
Intermittents
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:
- Wiring broken inside insulation.
- Poor connection between male and female terminal at connector.
- Poor terminal to wire...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 1.3 R2 GAS
- Remove engine cover.
- Remove battery cover.
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Remove front suspension tower bar.
- Remove air hose (air cleaner to throttle body).
- Position drive belt out of the way.
- Remove alternator B+ terminal.
- Remo...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Mazda -> 2004-09 RX8
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring 1.3 R2 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 25,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment.
- From right hand side of the glove compartment, pull the stay damper outward to detach from the glove compartment.
- Press the glove compartment stays inward to remove, then lower the glove compartment.
- Detach the retaining clips from the instrument panel, then remove the glove compartment.
- Remove cab...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Mazda -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> 2004-09 RX-8
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring 1.3 R2 GAS
The MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) alerts the driver to an OBD II emission related component or system fault. The MIL will come on in run/crank mode as a bulb check until a PIP (Profile Ignition Pickup) signal is detected. The MIL should turn off after a PIP signal is detected. The MIL remains on in the following conditions: ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring 1.3 R2 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater pipe.
- Remove hose from heater pipe.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater co...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring 1.3 R2 GAS
- Loosen alternator pivot bolt.
- Loosen adjuster lock bolt.
- Loosen alternator adjustment bolt and relieve belt tension.
- Remove driv...
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2009 Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: SERVICE BUMPER SPECIFICATION CHANGE Vehicle: 2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring 1.3 R2 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: ENGINE CAUTION FOR NEW VEHICLE STORAGE Vehicle: 2009 Mazda RX-8 Touring 1.3 R2 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 Mazda RX-8 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2009 Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2009 Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2009 Mazda RX-8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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