Steve Dallas

Why would you be replacing your steering wheel? Isn't your car one of the newest on this forum?

Nisaja

I'm trying to get a carbon fiber S2 wheel. It's ready made. Comes complete with everything

xJo

What part goes where this hole in the door panel is? And where can I buy it?

2007 rx-8 sport 6 speed manual transmission

ChromE3

There is a light that goes there I believe. I dont know where you can find one though, perhaps looking online or a part out. The latter may be your best bet, as that is a bit of an obscure part.

xJo

Thanks! Sorry, I know what the part looks like as my other door has it, just didn't know the name. It's like a piece of plastic..

Nisaja

Alright guys, trying to help another friend here. Car is a 2004 4 Speed Auto with a newly rebuilt engine. After the car has been warmed up, putting it in drive and moving slowly (walking pace) makes the car shudder! It's as if you're going over tiny half inch speed humps endlessly. You just bounce up and down, not violently, but you definitely feel it. Does not happen when moving in neutral. Does not happen while idling, so it's not the engine. The only thing I can think of is the transmission... since it only happens in gear. It doesn't happen when you're moving fast. Only when you let go of the brakes just enough so the car can crawl forwards.

What could this be?

40w8

My 07 6speed auto got a warranted transmission, and I noticed some vibration after the install while foot on brake in drive.

Mine kinda settled in, and quit, but yours is probably some motor mounts are in a bind or bad.

Nisaja

Thanks for the reply. This does not happen when idling. Keeping the foot on brake in drive does not make this happen. The motor mounts are good. No vibrations there. It's only when you gently let go of the brakes, enough to make the car move forward slowly. That's when the shuddering starts.

40w8

It must be something having to do with trans hooked back up to rebuilt engine or torque converter not filling properly and out of balance.

What did they need to disconnect from auto when doing install?

Maybe they messed up fluid lines or didn't recheck auto fluid level?

zbacon808

Hello I'm new to the forums and a new 04 rx8 owner. So i bought the car 2nd hand with 58k miles on it. When i bought and took it to my garage i notice while driving majority of the lights went on, the brake light, check engine light, the dsc light, air bag lights. So i did little research was able to fix the air bag light, installed a new BHR ignition system and change out old plugs with new NGK plugs. Then the engine light went off for like a whole day.. then my father went ahead put and diagnostic reader on it which then brought the check engine light on again. The next day i installed turbo Xs mid pipe and cat back exhaust system. I was concerned about the check engine light still though, i thought it could of been misfire from the engine but they claim that the light should be flashing if that was the problem. So i change out the battery with a new red top optima 34. Of course it turned of the light for while.. driving for a day the light came back on after i hit a few speed bumps. So i tried scheduling an appoint with the mechanics here on maui.. i explain the whole ordeal with him too as how im explaining now. He then told me with all the explanation i given him, he said that it's the 02 sensor not properly reading on the mid pipe because i deleted the cat. So i came here today asking your guy's personal opinion? The car runs fine i don't notice anything that is out of the ordinary while driving it. I'm able to red line it up to 9rpm.

RX8Soldier

iTrader: (24)

Do you have the code from the reader? That would help us a lot.
But if you have an aftermarket midpipe, chances are that's the cause.
Did you have the compression checked prior to purchase?

zbacon808

not really sure how to get the code from the reader but I'll try. As for compression, I did not get one after I bought it but I don't think it's compression because the car starts fast and idles with no problem. If it was a compression problem wouldn't it have a hard time starting?

RX8Soldier

iTrader: (24)

You can get the code from the garage you had brought it to. Ask them if they have the code from your diagnosis.
As for compression, it is just a recommendation to all potential owners prior to purchase. I highly recommend you read the new members threat to get familiar with the renesis

zbacon808

Ahh cool thanks, as for the rotary I've done my research on it and doing what needs to be done, oil change every 3k miles i check jst to check it 1x a week and i do small ratio of premix even though it's debatable of either to do it or not. Im still going to check it out because more information about the better in my opinion.

Much mahalos though!

Steve Dallas

^ If you delete the cat, odds are very good you will get a CEL. If that is the reason for the code (get the number and search for it here), there is no way to make it go away permanently, short of turning it off in a custom tune. None of the cheaters work, so don't waste your time or money.

Hrairoo

Can I purchase a used Credit Card styled key and bring it to the dealer/locksmith for reprogramming for it to work with my 8?

reni04

Hello: I have been here a while and learned a lot from here but starters is what i am about today . I read a few DIY on changing the starter mine is a 2004 automatic. There is great confusion out in the world about this starter. Some one tried to sell me a N3H1 which i believe is the original stock 1.4 or 1.5 kw starter so he didn't know what he was selling. My question is to clear up this confusion is .........What is the correct number for an up graded 2.0 KW and up starter for the automatic 2004 or should i look for a 2006 or newer starter for the car? some one said i can just type in a 2006 or above and that will work ?. Thank you so much !.

reni04

Does any one know the proper designations for an up graded starter for the 2004 automatic?.
My original starter has N3H1......what is the proper designation for an up graded starter 2.0 KW plus..........what is the definitive answer?.

Jedi54

iTrader: (7)

reni04; I don't remember there being an upgraded starter for the A/T but try asking our parts expert Ash8 in this thread: https://www.rx8club.com/series-ii-ex...n-here-224753/

reni04

Thank you , i looked at this but it doessn't talk about starters?. Some one told me to look for a 2006 or 2007 starter as they were up graded. The original starter for my automatic was 1.4 or 1.8 KW and the up graded starters are supposed to be 2.0 KW. Advanced auto sells a starter for my car that claims to be 2.0 KW so i may try that one , it sells for $131.00 in Colorado/ When i buy it i will report back to the group how it works and the proper number associated with it.Hope fully i can clear up this confusion on designated number for starters for the automatic.

StealthTL

iTrader: (1)

You are correct that the original (weak) starter was number N3H1.

I don't remember there being an uprated starter for the auto, same as Jedi, and I agree that ASH8 would be able to give the proper info.

I have seen auto starters for sale with the prefix N3H2 as well as N3Z2, so maybe they are the updated?


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reni04

I tried that link but it mentioned nothing about starters at all?. So i guess it is a well kept secret ??. I guess i will look for a 2.0KW automatic starter. I am suprised that i couldn't get a answer on this with so much knowledge here no one seems to know even if there is a upgraded starter for the 2004 rx8 automatic ?. So the end of this story is no one knows about the starters???.

I will look onlinbe and see if any other groups are out there on the rx8 and maybe some one might know. ?. I have asked Mazda but even mazda doesn't know ?, i find it strange that no one knows about this ?. I will start asking other groups here at the rx8 club. I posted it here so i wouldn't get atttacked but i guess i have to risk that since the dumb question became a serious question. i guess not so dumb after all ??. Disapointed !!?.

I will just keep asking and maybe some one might know. I really don't think ash knows eithe or he probably would have given the answer ?. After asking a bunch of times and getting no real answer i must conclude that no one knows this very well kept secret ?.

Steve Dallas

I think your problem is, not many people know much about the automatic, so your audience for information is pretty limited.

If it were me, I would order a starter for a 2009+ auto, which is guaranteed to include any upgrades, and do whatever is necessary to make it work, as long as it will bolt up. I would also order it from somewhere with a return policy in case it just doesn't fit for some unforeseen reason. But that's just me.

If you want to be safer, order a starter for a 2008 auto.

You could also call a Mazda dealer's parts department or five. Or call the folks at parts.com. There are probably lots of people you could call for information.

Rx8h

Isn't overheating while the air-con is on a manufacturing issue? We spend so much money to purchase an RX8 and we make it our pride and joy but then this problem comes up! I feel as though we've been duded in this particular part of the vehicle. I want to call Mazda to let them know this is something they need to fix not the consumer!

reni04

Thank you for the response. I found a N3H2-A starter in my parts bin and i am thinking this is a up graded starter because the original starter was N3H1. I had it tested a few moments ago and i will install it this spring or when th weather gets warm enough !. If it is an up graded it will tell after the car gets warm and i start it. I wanted so bad nto get to the bottom of this as i'm sure there are others with automatics. I realize however that most of the car owners here are manual We shall see. I was hoping for a definative answer but now thw question is " Is the N3H2-A an up graded starter. I think it is so i will report back so at least the N3H2-A can be known as an up graded starter. In was afraid to buy a 2009 for fear the confihuration might be slightly different causing fitment issues. I found this in my parts bin and i remember getting it from J&B enterprises when i instaled a transmission from them we shall see. I'm hope full. Thank you again !.