Mazda RX8 How to Remove the SSV

[@michaelknight9977]

Hands down best most thorough repair video I’ve seen on KZbin after watching tons of videos for years. Great job man

[@adammiller9606]

Best RX-8 maintenance and repair walk-throughs of all time. Thanks a ton, Ray!! I owe you a pitcher!

[@steuk28]

I was all geared up to do this job, watched the video and I'm now confident I'm out of my depth and will take my rx8 to a garage :-)

[@martinford8611]

Let me

[@francoisluneau]

My 14 years old RX-8 is needing more attention these days, and videos like these are rare finds that allow me to have a better idea of what every intervention entails. Thanks for that, still very usefull 8 years down the line...

[@lindseywagner7510]

Dude your freakin amazing! U are so detailed and speak so clearly. Where have u been all my life for my KZbin mechanic career lol

[@MrMarkyg2009]

Ray, you are a bright shining light in the murky world of RX8 urban mythology, after following this vid my car now runs like a dream! Keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@thomashuckaby8867]

High quality video! Clear and concise instructions w/o any off color/vulgar language.Thank you sir!

[@supermoop]

This video is the best SSV removal video I've seen. Thank you.

[@gabrielpena8925]

by far the best how to do video on ssv thank you

[@snakehound1000]

This is 06/05/22 and I just got done with this job with a couple of buddies and I’ll tell you this was an amazing help the 2005 rx8 I bought was takin care of but of course for being this old it has its quirks but I’ll tell you my ssv valve was good just needed cleaning it such a huge help the rx8 dsnt have its hiccups anymore and should improve on my gas mileage as well cus it did about 8miles per gallon thank you for this video!

[@WhitneyAutomotive]

Happy to help! Please like and subscribe!

[@southpawjim]

Best SSV removal video yet. Thanks a ton.

[@Flyingdutchy33]

This video was extremely well put together. Love how you show stuff from multiple angles so I get a good idea of where bolts are etc. Thanks!

[@TerpExpert]

Man I wish you stuck around bro! Vids are clean 💯

[@WhitneyAutomotive]

Working on a Mazda3 now and just starting to put out videos on it now after 3 years. When I'm done I'll be giving it away, and once I have room in the driveway... 🤔😁

[@Joe4sho]

good video nice and slow to actually explain what's going on, seen another ssv video and it was like fast forwarded so didn't help, next video maybe removing the upper intake manifold to get to the solinoids. ...

[@cheychey61508]

thats how you do a tutorial, awesome job man.

[@Janpva.]

I have an RX8, I don't event know what a SSV is, but your video is awsome.. respect

[@WhitneyAutomotive]

+Jan pva The SSV as shown in the video is simply a valve that opens up at high RPM to allow more air to flow into the combustion chamber. When they go back or get stuck you may experience a lack of power at higher RPM or a check engine light. Thanks for your input!

[@Janpva.]

yep thx fo your reply!

[@jeffmichel898]

Will that also cause a knocking noise when idling? Also white smoke out of the exhaust? And the coolant seem low, but when I remove the cap it, shoots up? Any ideas man, you seem pretty knowledgeable

[@kaiclarke2744]

Jef F Michel should blow smoke u probably need a rebuild

[@nitepatrol1873]

Just followed your vids to remove/clean SSV and then deflooded the engine on my 2010 GT. I noticed where the thermostat housing is that the Series II RX8's dont have OMP lines so that saved me a little time. This helped me alot thx for posting these vids!!! I'd like to request a vid on steam cleaning the Renesis engine if you could.

[@bradbrown1824]

Thanks for posting these Rx8 vids! Certainly has helped me with my car! 👍👍

[@pablomedellin6264]

Great explanation and interaction.

[@kevinroman3706]

You seem like a cool ass dude, keep doing what you're doing!!

[@jbaz964]

This is a really good video. That's a lot of work to get the ssv out but I'm going to do it. I already have everything else torn apart so I might as well do that to.

[@brandenlamoureux7751]

Please do more videos like this

[@williamcruz364]

Very good .video by far the best

[@G.J.T.]

1st off amazing job on all of the videos you have done especially for the rx8. 2nd do you think you could possibly a video on troubleshooting the infamous P0410 code from the air box as far as after replacing cat and then on.

[@italian316]

Even the repair Manuel don’t said to remove the PCB. I know maybe to be more easy to work around but you don’t need to remove the PCB plugs.

[@robertinaust]

Thanks Ray, very well explained. New Subscriber from Australia

[@Glennboh95]

Good video for doing the air pump delete aswell (providing you don't have a cat anymore)

[@Dastardly_X]

Come back to us Ray , ‼️

[@DeplorableBillyGunner]

Great job, you're the guy I look to for any repair Videos Before I go ballz deep. Chasing the codes on my GF's '06 is real pain- 2259 (fixed) 0037 (fixed) 2059 ( ....NEXT!) Thanks

[@WhitneyAutomotive]

Thanks for commenting! 2059 is an air pump code which is luckily one of the more simple systems to work with. Let me know if anything comes up. I have some more videos being made right now, so stay tuned!

[@DeplorableBillyGunner]

@@WhitneyAutomotive so it's the air pump? not the SSV? Cause yeah...that would be WAYYYYY easier

[@WhitneyAutomotive]

I misread! P2259 is an air pump code. Honestly, I'm not sure there is a P2059. Can you recheck thst code for me? P2070 is the usual SSV code.

[@DeplorableBillyGunner]

@@WhitneyAutomotive ok, so 2259 is the solenoids behind the intake, I replaced those last friday. I'm good for that code, it flagged 0037- downstream 02, replaced it, I'm good again... but while trying to drive up to the mileage for everthing to (show ready) for state inspection, it flagged 2059 @ 125 mi.. ( which was Sunday night and we couldn't get it to our guy before it threw the 2059 code.) my plan WAS to get it up there this morning, but as luck would have it, my girlfriend had to work this morning, so it flagged again @ 110 mi. It's just driving me nuts man :) Bare in mind I don't have car here, but she'll reset it before she leaves work, I'll make sure it wasn't some OTHER code this afternoon. hey thanks for helping- I appreciate it

[@DeplorableBillyGunner]

@@WhitneyAutomotive so now I guess after I RE-read our conversations, 2259 is airpump? That changes the problem for me, any idea what 2096 is? originaly it was 2259. the RX8 club thread showed several threads for 2259- all said to replace EGR Vacuum Solenoid Switch Valve KL01-18-741 For RX-8... and it flagged 0037- downstream 02- I replaced the 3 solenoids, and the 02, after the test drive, it wouldn't pass inspection @ 60 miles, and then flagged 2059 @ 66 miles... "GRRRRRR" reset comp and it flagged @ 118 mi. My girl says it flagged PS2096 and she reset it I'm headed up to see if she'll pass @ 85 miles this morning as you can see, I may be trusting the wrong info to begin with, although I hadn't found your videos yet when I began this quest. Is there a "Run " I should be doing to line it up for all the cool little gadgets to get back in synch? {I feel like I'm chasing a Gremlin. lol} In other words, 55 mph for 25 .mi... then 30mph for 25mi.. ? I saw a run up chart for 2500 rpm for 15 secs,then 4500 for 15 secs...idle for 60 secs.. ???

[@mechanicforlife9468]

Great job explaining everything! My son just bought an 07 rx8. We are getting P0302 misfire code. Car seems to lack engine power. Did plugs and wires. Swapped coil packs. No difference. Did slow motion video on pulse test on rotors . Both rotors seemed to have consistent pulse {3 pulse each rotor} Have been looking at the injectors. Didn't really see anything. Now going to look at the ssv? Any direction to were I might look to solve this problem would be greatly appreciated . Thank you. Update April/2022 Finally solved the above problem. Car had flooded a few times in the past. We replace a bunch of stuff, plugs, coils, wires and looked quite a few things over. The answer? Catalytic converter was plugged solid due to several fuel flooding. We removed the cat and it at first the honey comb looked good. But beyond that 2" it had failed. We punched it out, reinstalled the pipe, bought 2 anti fowl spark plug adapters to fool the 02 sensor. Working great.

[@anthonygenovese7578]

Wow looks like a massive job. I thought cleaning the ssv would be as simple as cleaning a throttle body...

[@caszzxs4104]

Amazing, keep up the great work!

[@1101rch]

Awesome video buddy, could you add a note about the ECM cover on UK models having the sheer bolts holding it in place. I got that far yesterday and had to stop so I could rill the pita bolts out.

[@_alltheseprettylights_]

Correct me if I'm wrong. But nothing was mentioned about the gasket that goes on the SSV and thermostat housing. Those HAVE to be replaced. And they cant be gotten locally unless you have a rotary shop in your area. Thought I would get the car together same day. Turned into a week because I had to order gaskets. Why put an old thermostat back into a car that already has a ton of issues? Lol. Just replace it, this job isn't particularly easy. Do it right. Do it once.

[@ranawright167]

Is this also what needs to be removed and cleaned when your AT warning light comes on?

[@mariobarretta639]

Thanks for the video! Can we delete the SSV or must be there? And what is his function?

[@robertmontgomery7158]

You do great videos

[@SamsungS-or1qf]

How much time for this? Dealer quoted me 7 hours work for replacing the SSV.

[@only1pinoyromeo]

Great video how do you replace omp pump on the rx8? Step by step please

[@dutchhollander2017]

Awesome video. Thank you.

[@checkpied]

Hi Ray. There seems to be issues with the electronic power steering. Intermittent heavy steering. If replacing the ECU ( electronic steering unit) I believe it must be set to the neutral position. I also heard the cars computer must be reset by Mazda Machanics. Can you clarify this please or better still do a video on this cheers keep up the good work👍

[@Shekillaboom]

thank you

[@GwopUpEnt]

Can you do some more rx8 videos ?

[@dolfieday1713]

wow, what a pain... gonna be a fun day tomorrow

[@JuanGonzalez-ig9su]

What gasket will I need to replace after removing the ssv?

[@ss4vegeta1]

Could you do one on rx-8 fuel injector replacement?

[@WhitneyAutomotive]

+ss4vegeta1 I'll put it on the docket!

[@christinapickett1788]

@@WhitneyAutomotive I have a question I have a 2004 Mazda rx-8 I have changed spark plugs and fluids when I turn my car on it starts to warm up but when it idles it dies every time I'm very frustrated with this

[@zorbcck]

@@christinapickett1788 ever find your issue Christina?

[@Silentb00]

@whitney automotive great video! How about the VDI Actuator does that needs cleaning also the SSV Actuator? The SSV you removed was really full of gunk.

[@yamilethvasquez8292]

Hi Ray great video man my 05 rx8 is losing power at 7k rpm and I think is the SSV I 'm not sure but it sounds like that's it I live in Manassas VA and I'm trying to get this done before the end of the year how much you charge to replace it if I supply the part ?????? I have other people that can do it but I rather have somebody that's has done it before on an RX8. Thanks .

[@carlreid6727]

i get an engine rebuild would not start getting current pluse and gas good but it just start fa 2 minute an cut right off an hard to start back

[@pathfinder.george]

Can you upload this video in reverse so I put it back right in the same order :D

[@musafidai5328]

hi mate can u plz do a safety swich replacement

[@matthewstjohn7940]

Hey guys I was wondering my rx8 starts and runs but when it gets warm and up to operating temp rpms drop and car dies unless yo hold a little on the gas peddle to keep it alive. Helpppp

[@christianesquivel10]

matthew st john sounds like bad apex seals because they get hot and you lose some compression due to heat. Maybe it’s something else but that’s what I read online

[@dansparrow7232]

what is the average cost to have this done? plz

[@miguelrivera6001]

Good job 👍🏻

[@jbaz964]

Is there any reason why the 2 wires FROM the SSV connector would be stripped and twisted together and then plugged into the female end that it is supposed to be connected to?

[@brendanmcgill1784]

how often should i clean the ssv housing and the ssv its self on my 2004 RX8

[@dojoworks7704]

Anyone else having trouble actually getting to come out, mine is in there tight and seems really sealed in. Not able to pull it by hand.

[@andry-si5wp]

hi Ray. whats the reason the ssv should be remove and clean? my car is making a knocking noise like a metal to metal noise when the engine is low idle-ling. i havent found an answer no where online. some say its the engine, some say is the manifold, some the ssv. some people say to add engine cleaner. whats your opinion? gas is premium. tune up was recently done. thanks.

[@emynacar2064]

hi I have a 2004 rx8 and didn't pass the test paper says OBDll monitors not ready secondary air pump please help

[@nicholasrolla2937]

Well Done!

[@aprilbby10]

Great videos. I'm having an issuse with my 05 RX8 throwing a code for tbr secondary air injection. Replaced pump, 3 egr solenoids, relay and this code is still popping up. I can't get this thing through remissions. Any ideas? I have read about checking to make sure all hoses are clean which we haven't checked all of them just the ones that were unhooked for the air pump. The car drives great and has no issues. I have read this is just an emissions issuse, but being in the city it is a big problem for me. My tags are now expired and we are out of ideas. Any advice is much appreciated!

[@WhitneyAutomotive]

Ok, exactly what DTC is it throwing? Sounds like you have lots of new parts. Are they new or used parts? Sounds like you've replaced everything but the actuator... so its sounds like you either need an actuator of have a bad part of have an electrical control problem. Make sure your solenoids are in the correct order (blue on top, white in middle, and black on bottom) I'd recommend manually checking the system- physically jump battery power and ground to the pump itself and make sure it comes on. Then, with the engine running, manually jump power and ground to the AIR solenoid (5 volts)and ensure that you have vacuum being supplied to the actuator. Then disconnect the hose from the actuator and make sure air is being pumped through the solenoid. Hope this helps!

[@paddyeddy8617]

Dude your from Fredericksburg?? That’s my home town bro

[@bsicc]

The top bolt for the new SSV is longer. Does anyone know the part number?? I can't find it anywhere and my local Mazda guy has no clue

[@jimcox1747]

I have a 04 mazda rx8 and the radiator overflows after radiator replaced.

[@Rupan-rx]

Where can I get the rubber grommet? I've been searching and can't find it.

[@chrishuhn5728]

Are you able to tell me the fix for 2005 rx8 p2004 p2017

[@MrSaltwaterboy]

can you make a video on how to remove / installed motor mount? thanks

[@WhitneyAutomotive]

+mai hik Sure, I'll put it on the list. Please remember to support the channel so I can find the funds to get the parts to make the videos with and the time to make the videos. Thanks!

[@MrSaltwaterboy]

+Whitney Automotive sure i will your videos are awesome !!

[@nachodiaz6025]

I have question my cae doest run wen Ist hot

[@kwpds]

you're awesome

[@SuperRokutis]

Are you still selling ssv bushes or anybody knows who is selling in UK. Can you send correct link to buy it as one in the video is not working.

[@jonathancallahan3358]

The for the help

[@NoHairRedBeard]

where is the best place to come across a updated valve? directly from mazda themselves?

[@WhitneyAutomotive]

+008Zaw To the best of my knowledge, the only way to obtain the updated valve, new, is from the dealer's parts department.

[@NoHairRedBeard]

+Whitney Automotive any idea on price? are there upgraded valves? maybe with a larger port for more air flow?

[@WhitneyAutomotive]

+008Zaw The updated part is the only "upgrade". To increase the bore on the valve would change nothing as the channel on either side of the intake manifold would not be enlarged. Toe change the valve or flow in any way would most definitely cause idle problems as well. The price, depending on where you are getting it from and shipping and markup and various other things should be somewhere between $200-300 over the counter.

[@NoHairRedBeard]

+Whitney Automotive you are a huge help. got my subscription haha. I would love some additional help if you are interested. I have a 2004 with 50k miles.

[@WhitneyAutomotive]

+008Zaw Tell me what you need help with and I'll put it on the list of "videos to make". Also, I beg of viewers to watch the full length of each video and click the "Support the Channel" button on the channel page to help me keep the videos coming! Thanks!

[@djsirrobin]

Great video, but for me 4 years to late;-) next RX8 i will know it better.

[@carlreid6727]

it a mazda rx8