Wantingtoknow

The battery was changed and the radiator was changed and im getting a new ac condenser but now the car won't start.

Thechosen1

Tryed replacing alternator?

Wantingtoknow

It wont turn over it trys to start, Iv already looked into that: (

Loki

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You mean it will crank and crank and crank, but not fire up?

If that's the case, look up the de-flooding procedure. It involves holding the gas pedal all the way down while trying to start in bursts of 5-6 seconds.

Ray1

Hi 8 FAM I'm new here but love rotories any way bought an 06 rx8 with 49,800 on the dash got it on sat ran great no problems the sun on my way to store the temp gauge went up a little so I pulled over rt away then water starts coming out the anti freeze tank so let it cool dn started rt up so I sat there for 15 min go to start absolutely nothing all lights radio windows work just nothing at motor help help

TheWyvern

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tro...t-here-222584/

That being said, do either of you see the tac moving at all when you're trying to crank the motor?

Ray1

No all light radio windows everything works but wen I try to crank there's nothing the dam light with the key keeps flashing like crazy just got it on sat grove perfect then driving to my shop on sun morning I noticed the temp gauge go up a little so I pulled over shut it dn quick so antifreeze started to come up the tank so let it kool dn filled it the it started rt up so shut it dn to clean IP wen try to start again nothing jumped the starter just to make sure it cranks it does

Ray1

Iv wanted one of these for ever iv had about 30 rx7 but I'm lost with this one need help

Ray1

So far been told to get key reprogrammed and also to change module all fuses r gd even the 120 amp I'm frkn lost with this

CelestialGryphon

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Whaddya mean the temp gauge going up a little? How far is a little? 2-3 notches from center or?

TheWyvern

I'm having trouble understanding you, Ray.

Ray1

OK bought car sat ran great sun morning way to work saw temp gauge start to go up past half about 3 notches pulls over rt away shut it dn popped hood and the anti freeze bottle was hotttt so waited about 25 min open cap filled started rt up so I shut it dn to clean up mess when get in to leave turn key absolutely nothing no clicking no noise at all light on dash work radio windows air fan everything but no crank going crazy seeing my baby sik like that lol

Ray1

Jumped the starter and it cranks perfect but smthing is not letting crank over no spark no fuel and like I had said they tell me the module is bad the me deprogrammed going insane over this then the dealer wants $110 to reprogram the key don't kno wat to do

Ray1

Then they tell me another key is $250 holy crap for real

NotAPreppie

Wow, dude, take a moment to breath and gather your thoughts. Then type them out into one clear post. Possibly look into punctuation.

If all of the accessory items are getting power and you applied 12v to the starter and it works then it sounds like you either have a problem with a fuse, a relay or the PCM. I can't tell for certain but it almost sounds like maybe the key and the immobilizer in the PCM are having a disagreement but I can't even figure out how that would happen without replacing one or the other (which you don't mention that you've done).

But yah, adding some punctuation to separate your sentences (and maybe typing out whole sentences) would make it much easier to help you.

Loki

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Diagnose before replacing parts. Is the mechanic that's telling you this versed in Mazdas and rotaries in particular? If not, he's shooting in the dark.

If it cranks it's not the key. Perhaps it's flooded from turning on and off (and a weak ignition). Foot on the gas all the way, crank for 5 seconds. Wait 10 seconds, repeat cranking with foot on gas. Do this 3-4 times, then try to start normally. If no good, wait a couple of minute and retry.

Alternatively pull the spark plugs and dry them off. While you're at it, try to identify the cause of overheat. What traffic conditions and speed were you at when you started to overheat?
Has this car had a compression test and a fresh ignition coils, spark plugs and wires installed in the last 30k miles?

Ray1

No it doesn't crank at all you turn the key others nothing just lights on the dash radio works also windows the red light with the key in it flashes very fast after I try to start but thers no crankig

Ray1

Is there any way to disconnect the factory alarm

KrisRX

If it happened right after battery install i think its clear where you gotta look first.

Loki

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A, the ole flashing red light. You need Mazda. I don't think you need to replace parts necessarily, but you might need to reprogram it. No sweat, it's doable. You shouldn't need a new key, it's all re-programmable.

Ray1

Mazda are the only ones that can do it? I really hate taking it because for some reason these dealerships always find other things lol I'm in kissemmee if anyone knows who can do it let me kno just want it running

Ray1

Gd morning would anyone know how to make sure that my rx8 key is not disengaging the alarm so there for the car won't start is what they have told me so trying to see if there is away to check before I go spend $250 any help will be really appreciated

9krpmrx8

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How do you know it is not disengaging the alarm? Immobilizer issues are very rare on these cars, 9 times out of ten starting issues are not related to security system issues.

When the car is locked, and you use the key to unlock it, do the lights flash? When you turn the key in the ignition does anything happen?

Ray1

When I use the key to unlock it nothing flashes but I can use the key pad and it will lock and unlock just fine,the reason I think that is because a few people have had the same issue so I unlock it get in engage clutch in turn key to start and all lights come on and the red light with key is on flashing slow then when I try to start it absolutely nothing happens no noise and the key light is flashing fast so I'm at a lost

9krpmrx8

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The key light flashing is normal when there is an issue such as a low battery. If it does nothing then I would check the clutch safety switch. Assuming of course the battery is charged and there are no problems with the battery cables, ignition relay, or starter.


Also just because the battery is new, doesn't mean it is good, they typically sit in stores a long time. Also if the battery was hooked up backwards it could have fried something.