STILLIRISE

I'm a fairly new 8 owner.....this morning I went to start my car, it turned over slightly...then I all I could hear is "tick, tick, tick" ... so I took the key out, tried to start it again...this time, NO slight turn over just " tick, tick, tick" ..... the radio comes on, the lights are on...the car just won't start .... any thoughts?

thanks in advance.

m3pkrobert

iTrader: (1)

i think is the same problem check this
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/help-car-wont-start-148932/

STILLIRISE

thanks, i'll check it out.

STILLIRISE

WOW!!!
so....was it your starter? my car has 30k miles....is it normal for the starter to go so soon on an 8?

m3pkrobert

iTrader: (1)

yeah it was my starter i paid like $800 total i was lucky, that they didnt do the deflooded part, but i dont really know why mine when so soon anyways ur still
under warranty, just call ur dealer