Air Conditioner Problems Anyone?

ONOFIVEO · 07-22-2008, 08:01 PM

A few weeks ago I drove my RX-8 on a 200 mile trip. About 50 from my final destination, the a/c quit blowing cold and the fan didn't seem to be as forceful. After about half an hour, it seemed to work fine.

On the way back, this time with a friend on board, the same thing happened about 50 miles from home. Any suggestions? Is there a fix for this? I'm seriously contemplating joining the ranks of the former RX-8 owners.

I know the RX has never been renowed for it summertime cooling abilities, but it was over 90 degrees outside and very close to that inside. I was not happy. My friend was even less pleased.

I8U · 07-22-2008, 08:17 PM

There is a fix for it. I had this happen a year and a half ago, took it to the dealer, found out there was a TSB for it and they replaced the AC controller unit.

ONOFIVEO · 07-22-2008, 08:19 PM

Thx I8U.

VR8 · 07-23-2008, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RotaryResurrection

I got an updated a/c amplifier, a square plastic box that sits under the dash, and this cured the problem immediately, the a/c now works like a normal car.

Would that be a stock Mazda item?

PaPa Bear · 09-24-2008, 08:43 AM

I had a problem with the temperature control on the dash. Mazda wanted $320.00 for the part alone. I found it at a wholesale house for $240.00, $75.00 labor to install. Other than that works great in South Florida heat.

Nutsid · 10-13-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RotaryResurrection

Mine never did this, but the compressor was constantly cycling and it would get warm and cold every few seconds. I got an updated a/c amplifier, a square plastic box that sits under the dash, and this cured the problem immediately, the a/c now works like a normal car.

How much did this little black piece cost? I've got this problem going on now, and was just going to suffer through it.

Jedi54 · 10-15-2008, 04:47 PM

not sure on the cost but check with someone like Paul @ Mazmart who might have some lying around

07-22-2008, 08:01 PM	#1
ONOFIVEO The Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Air Conditioner Problems Anyone? A few weeks ago I drove my RX-8 on a 200 mile trip. About 50 from my final destination, the a/c quit blowing cold and the fan didn't seem to be as forceful. After about half an hour, it seemed to work fine. On the way back, this time with a friend on board, the same thing happened about 50 miles from home. Any suggestions? Is there a fix for this? I'm seriously contemplating joining the ranks of the former RX-8 owners. I know the RX has never been renowed for it summertime cooling abilities, but it was over 90 degrees outside and very close to that inside. I was not happy. My friend was even less pleased.

07-22-2008, 08:17 PM	#2
I8U KONI Challenge Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 126 Rep Power: 18	There is a fix for it. I had this happen a year and a half ago, took it to the dealer, found out there was a TSB for it and they replaced the AC controller unit. __________________ 04 TiGray RX8 MT, LS2 coil setup, 3" midpipe, HKS Hi-power 3" exhaust, TEIN S-Techs, Hotchkis Adj F/R sways, K&N Typhoon V2, Steel braided brake lines, Redline drivetrain fluids, ATE Super Blue brake fluid, Cobalt XR2/GTS brake combo, MB Motorpsorts Weapons 18x9 +45 offset, 275/35's I Support the KONI Sports Car Challenge!

07-22-2008, 08:19 PM	#3
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09-24-2008, 08:43 AM	#5
PaPa Bear The Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	I had a problem with the temperature control on the dash. Mazda wanted $320.00 for the part alone. I found it at a wholesale house for $240.00, $75.00 labor to install. Other than that works great in South Florida heat.

10-15-2008, 04:47 PM	#7
Jedi54 Jedi Master Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	not sure on the cost but check with someone like Paul @ Mazmart who might have some lying around