Car is hard to start
10-25-2008, 08:40 PM
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Car is hard to start
This may have been answerd before but search didnt find much. Just recently my 8 has had a hard time starting. Doesnt mater wether the car is warm or cold, It has been taking about 3-4 sec of cranking to start the car, and the battery does not sound weak. I have a little under 42k miles on the car, I just had the RP HighFlow Cat instaled. I dont see how that could have anyhting to do with it.
10-27-2008, 11:41 AM
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10-27-2008, 12:38 PM
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2 things:
One, I see that you have a K&N intake. When was the last time it was cleaned and reoiled, and if it has been in for a while you might want to clean the MAF sensor?
Two, if the car is idleing and running OK, then I would discount the sparks or coils as the problem, and I would think about high speed starter if you do not already have it.
One, I see that you have a K&N intake. When was the last time it was cleaned and reoiled, and if it has been in for a while you might want to clean the MAF sensor?
Two, if the car is idleing and running OK, then I would discount the sparks or coils as the problem, and I would think about high speed starter if you do not already have it.
10-27-2008, 02:08 PM
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2 things:
One, I see that you have a K&N intake. When was the last time it was cleaned and reoiled, and if it has been in for a while you might want to clean the MAF sensor?
Two, if the car is idleing and running OK, then I would discount the sparks or coils as the problem, and I would think about high speed starter if you do not already have it.
One, I see that you have a K&N intake. When was the last time it was cleaned and reoiled, and if it has been in for a while you might want to clean the MAF sensor?
Two, if the car is idleing and running OK, then I would discount the sparks or coils as the problem, and I would think about high speed starter if you do not already have it.
10-27-2008, 02:23 PM
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A clogged air filter can cause starting issues as well as idleing issues because of the lack of air. That happens with the stock filter as easily as a K&N.
Upgraded starter is a TSB from Mazda. I got it for free before my warranty ran out. Not sure if your car is part of the TSB VIN range. If it isn't part of the VIN range then you have the starter already factory installed in your car.
Upgraded starter is a TSB from Mazda. I got it for free before my warranty ran out. Not sure if your car is part of the TSB VIN range. If it isn't part of the VIN range then you have the starter already factory installed in your car.
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Well I will clean my filter and see if that helps, I have to go to mazda to get a new shock put on soon, so I'll just ask them about it while I am there
10-28-2008, 09:47 AM
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Thanks for the help...here's a link to the old TSB
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...48-06-1691.pdf
http://www.finishlineperformance.com...48-06-1691.pdf
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