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04-23-2015, 03:31 PM
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04-23-2015, 09:37 PM
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Blue,
It's not exactly a "quick" fix but it doesn't take forever either.
You have to remove your radio and the controls, break them down to the circuit board and remove the old "cold solder".
Once thats done you can resolder them and re assemble.
Johnny5 would be proud after.
Travis
It's not exactly a "quick" fix but it doesn't take forever either.
You have to remove your radio and the controls, break them down to the circuit board and remove the old "cold solder".
Once thats done you can resolder them and re assemble.
Johnny5 would be proud after.
Travis
04-24-2015, 05:27 AM
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You gonna eat that?
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So does this test to check the climate control work with an aftermarket stereo?
04-24-2015, 06:36 AM
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04-24-2015, 06:41 AM
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You gonna eat that?
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04-24-2015, 03:54 PM
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Hi im very new to the rx8 can someone please let me know how I should properly start my car and turn off without flooding and also why my car takes about 10 min before I can turn it on at a gas station ? and even then it takes a min to turn on but that's only when I get gas :/
04-24-2015, 04:07 PM
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Check the wiring diagram to be sure, but have someone hit the horn and check with a meter to the fuse if it is getting power. (If it is positive switched). It may have a relay or transistor in the Body Control Module that is stuck. I haven't heard of anyone burning out a horn like that before, it may just be stuck in a 3rd state. ( 1, 0, ~) If the ground was removed while it was firing the transistor is could be stuck or burned out.
Take a look at the fuse, checking for a connection to + (voltage first), then check the relay. Relays are easy to goof up like that. (Removing the power while the coil is firing), Without a intercept diode, you make a boost converter that can nuke a transistor.
also this may seem obvious, but set the alarm off again, just in case the alarm module is stuck and disarm it.
Take a look at the fuse, checking for a connection to + (voltage first), then check the relay. Relays are easy to goof up like that. (Removing the power while the coil is firing), Without a intercept diode, you make a boost converter that can nuke a transistor.
also this may seem obvious, but set the alarm off again, just in case the alarm module is stuck and disarm it.
It is stupid to ask but I cannot actually even find the horn on the car. I have thebumper off and I don't see where it is located at to try and unplug it and replug it in or to try a power tester when pressed to see if its getting power.
04-25-2015, 03:52 AM
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04-25-2015, 02:17 PM
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04-26-2015, 06:05 AM
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Still in need of some advice, if any knows the answer to my problem I would greatly appreciate the answer.. The problem seems to be clutch and it stinks.. I put her in first gear and she refuses to move until I reach 7000 rpm.. Obviously she just crawls along so I can't drive her.. It is also impossible to stall the motor.. Does anyone have any idea what it could be?? Do I need a whole clutch kit or maybe even gears?
04-26-2015, 06:42 AM
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Urgent help! Friend in trouble.
So my friend was flooring it on the highway. And suddenly the temp needle moved. He immediately slowed down and pulled over. Popped the hood and the coolant tank cap lock was broken. A small piece of plastic came off when he took the cap off. Coolant was all over the engine bay. Coolant tank was completely empty. We kept filling the coolant but it just kept coming out with smoke.
Tried cranking it. When we crank it the coolant shoots out of the coolant cap.
Plugged OBD2 in. Shows P0327 code.
What's wrong?
Tried cranking it. When we crank it the coolant shoots out of the coolant cap.
Plugged OBD2 in. Shows P0327 code.
What's wrong?
04-26-2015, 04:34 PM
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No one on a forum can give you an exact diagnosis on that or tell you the health of his engine.
From what you have said, it sounds like his coolant bottle is old and brittle. Due to the pressure of the system, a piece of the cap neck broke off, which unsealed the system. Coolant began to spew out, which reduced the amount of available coolant to handle the heat generated by his hard driving, which super heated the remaining coolant. Pouring more coolant into an overheated system super heated it too, producing more steam.
At the very least, he needs to replace that coolant bottle and perform a flush and fill on the coolant. He also needs to inspect the entire cooling system for any other problems.
There is no way for us to know if the engine reached the critical temperature for damage. That is something you will have to find out for yourselves.
From what you have said, it sounds like his coolant bottle is old and brittle. Due to the pressure of the system, a piece of the cap neck broke off, which unsealed the system. Coolant began to spew out, which reduced the amount of available coolant to handle the heat generated by his hard driving, which super heated the remaining coolant. Pouring more coolant into an overheated system super heated it too, producing more steam.
At the very least, he needs to replace that coolant bottle and perform a flush and fill on the coolant. He also needs to inspect the entire cooling system for any other problems.
There is no way for us to know if the engine reached the critical temperature for damage. That is something you will have to find out for yourselves.
04-26-2015, 11:58 PM
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No one on a forum can give you an exact diagnosis on that or tell you the health of his engine.
From what you have said, it sounds like his coolant bottle is old and brittle. Due to the pressure of the system, a piece of the cap neck broke off, which unsealed the system. Coolant began to spew out, which reduced the amount of available coolant to handle the heat generated by his hard driving, which super heated the remaining coolant. Pouring more coolant into an overheated system super heated it too, producing more steam.
At the very least, he needs to replace that coolant bottle and perform a flush and fill on the coolant. He also needs to inspect the entire cooling system for any other problems.
There is no way for us to know if the engine reached the critical temperature for damage. That is something you will have to find out for yourselves.
From what you have said, it sounds like his coolant bottle is old and brittle. Due to the pressure of the system, a piece of the cap neck broke off, which unsealed the system. Coolant began to spew out, which reduced the amount of available coolant to handle the heat generated by his hard driving, which super heated the remaining coolant. Pouring more coolant into an overheated system super heated it too, producing more steam.
At the very least, he needs to replace that coolant bottle and perform a flush and fill on the coolant. He also needs to inspect the entire cooling system for any other problems.
There is no way for us to know if the engine reached the critical temperature for damage. That is something you will have to find out for yourselves.