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Racing Beat
RX-8 Power Control Module (PCM) Flash Service*

Price $295.00
Download an Order Form (PDF) - Online ordering not available for this service.

Flash service is currently available ONLY for United States & Canadian-spec 2004-08 RX-8 models - Manual Transmission equipped.

Important Update (9/06): Mazda USA has issued an emissions related recall for RX-8’s that were produced up to June 1, 2006. (It is our understanding that cars in dealer’s inventories from June 1, 2006 through August 2006 were updated at the dealership.) This recall involves a reflash of the PCM and replacement of the spark plugs. In California, and other selected states, you are REQUIRED to have this emission recall performed prior to renewal of your registration. If you are considering having your PCM reflashed by Racing Beat, FIRST have your unit updated by Mazda. This process will 1) allow you to renew your registrations, and 2) update the system records with Mazda.

After Mazda services your car, Racing Beat can reflash your PCM. Our reflash programs are based on the most current versions offered by Mazda, and you can be assured that your performance upgrade will be based upon the most current program that is being offered for your specific model year. If you have already had your PCM reflashed by Racing Beat, contact us regarding a complimentary reflash of your unit after you undertake the emissions recall. If you have any questions regarding this update, please contact us and we will be glad to answer your questions.

PCM Reflash Service

After many months of extensive research and development utilizing an engine dyno, an ECU simulation test bench, and on-road testing, Racing Beat offers an ECU program flash service for selected RX-8 applications. The Racing Beat flash is intended for use on a basically “stock” engine with only minor peripheral changes (exhaust muffler, intake air box, etc.). This flash is not intended for highly modified engines (ported, supercharged or turbocharged). It also assumes that all systems are operating as Mazda intended (no “check engine” light). The Racing Beat flash will not “fix” any problem that already exists in your vehicle. If there is any other problem with the engine (or the PCM, for that matter), your performance results will be different from ours. .

For complete DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS of the flash service, select this link.

Flash Process and Procedure
This flash service is performed on YOUR PCM unit. Each RX-8 PCM unit has been programmed for each specific chassis and is intended to communicate with the security “immobilization” system. For this reason we do not offer a PCM “trade-in” service, we MUST flash the PCM unit for your car. (The immobilization information is retained during the Racing Beat flash and is not overwritten.)

Once Racing Beat receives your PCM unit, we open the metal casing and attach a small electrical connector to the main circuit board that allows our computer equipment to communicate with the PCM. After the unit is flashed, the metal enclosure is sealed and the unit is returned.

If a Mazda dealer flashes the PCM the Racing Beat flash will NOT be retained. When leaving your car with a Mazda dealer, if there is any possibility that the dealer might have reason to flash the PCM, inform the dealer that you are satisfied with the current flash. If the dealer were to flash your PCM (thereby replacing the Racing Beat programming on it), we would flash your PCM for 50% of the current flash price. (Depending on availability of service and programming.) Your dealer will not be aware of the Racing Beat flash - except indirectly through the fan “on” temps, higher red line, or the extra power. There are no visible external signs on the PCM unit that it has been flashed.

To download the PCM Removal Instructions and Order Form (PDF), select this link.

Racing Beat’s Limited 30-Day Warranty
If you are not satisfied with your flash, return your PCM within 30 days from date of your invoice and Racing Beat will flash your unit with a stock Mazda program.

*Important Notes: This modification is not authorized by Mazda and may impact a factory warranty. This flash is NOT considered emissions legal and is not CARB compliant and is not legal for highway use in California. "