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2004 mazda rx-8: ECU..the immobilizer module and ignition switch

 

Customer Question

WHERE is the 2004 mazda rx-8 6 speed transmission immobilizer module location inside the vehicle, I ask this because i am replacing my rx8's ECU with another RX-8 ECU including the immobilizer module and ignition switch with the key but I can't seem to find this immobilizer....

 

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Year: 2004
Make: Mazda
Model: rx8
Engine: 13-b high power

Submitted: 1250 days and 12 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  danny replied 1250 days and 12 hours ago.

Here is a small diagram that should help.

 

 

 

  1. Remove the engine cover.
  2. Remove the battery cover.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal

Customer replied 1247 days and 21 hours ago.

I can't see the illustration? can you please help me with this?

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Expert:  danny replied 1247 days and 19 hours ago.

Its going to be by your left foot in side panel if you are referi ng to the transmission control module.

Customer replied 1247 days and 15 hours ago.

I want to know where is the immobilizer control module, the RX-8 is a 6 speed manual transmission, I am replacing the car's ECU along with the immobilizer for the engine to start but I can't seem to find it inside the car?

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Expert:  danny replied 1247 days and 13 hours ago.

Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
Notes

DTC INSPECTION (IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM)

Security Light

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  2. Verify the security light state.
    • If there is any malfunction:
    • After any malfunction is detected, the security light will function as follows for approx. 1 min .
    • DTC 16 and lower: Flashes
    • DTC 21 and higher: Illuminated
    • If there is no malfunction:
    • The security light illuminates for approx. 3 s and goes out.
  1. When any malfunction has been detected, read DTCs via flashing patterns displayed after the security light flashes or is illuminated for approx. 1 min .
    • Perform troubleshooting according to the corresponding DTC inspection.

NOTE:

  • A verified DTC is flashed 10 times repeatedly by the security light.
  • If multiple DTCs are verified, the security light displays only the smallest DTC.

WDS or Equivalent

  1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
  2. Verify if any DTCs are displayed.
    • If any DTCs are displayed, carry out troubleshooting according to the corresponding DTC inspection.
  1. Disconnect the WDS or equivalent

Customer replied 1247 days and 8 hours ago.

I appreciate your help but I am not having any trouble codes on my car, what I need to do is to know the location of the Immobiliser module, I already have another ECU installed in my car but I haven't been able to start the engine because I haven't replace the immobiliser that goes with this new ECU, remember I am changing both the ECU and the Immobiliser and ignition switch with the keys from another junkyard found RX-8, if I don't change the immobiliser along with the ECU and keys then the engine won't start.

 

thanks

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Expert:  danny replied 1247 days and 8 hours ago.

The image view is the immobiliser right?

Customer replied 1246 days and 20 hours ago.

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Customer replied 1246 days and 20 hours ago.

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40127.6330988426

Customer replied 1246 days and 20 hours ago.

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Customer replied 1246 days and 6 hours ago.

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