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Old 06-30-2010, 11:27 PM
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Is the Rx8 supposed to start like this?
my car doesnt have any problems starting, but it takes a while for it to start, it doesnt take long, just much longer than my old car took to start., i thought maybe thats how rotary engines start...but i dunno...
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Need more info on car.
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Old 06-30-2010, 11:46 PM
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its a 2004 gt. manual transmission. its got every option mazda offers
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cold start. 5000mi new engine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQxY_cHfSCI
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yea mines doesnt start like that, its takes longer to start, that first 3 seconds of the video takes longer
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Originally Posted by TurabHussain45
yea mines doesnt start like that, its takes longer to start, that first 3 seconds of the video takes longer
if its like this could be parts that need replacing
Coils, sparkplugs, stuck SSV valves, orrr needs new engine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhxi6uw3go4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHD62ltYi7E
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Originally Posted by TurabHussain45
its a 2004 gt. manual transmission.
Do you have the upgraded starter and new battery?
http://www.vimeo.com/3653485
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Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
if its like this could be parts that need replacing
Coils, sparkplugs, stuck SSV valves, orrr needs new engine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhxi6uw3go4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHD62ltYi7E
mines starts like the second video, is that normal?
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Originally Posted by TurabHussain45
mines starts like the second video, is that normal?
not 100% normal
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Probably coils.
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Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
cold start. 5000mi new engine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQxY_cHfSCI
Is there any reason why an rx8 does engine "thumping"? Is it normal? Mine does exactly the same thing as in minute 1:05, the ruum bump ruum bump thingy even when its warmed up, it still keeps on doing it. Car runs fine tho... but its kinda annoying to be in the garage hearing the bump sound it makes
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missing. get er checked out.
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Originally Posted by Jon316G
Do you have the upgraded starter and new battery?
http://www.vimeo.com/3653485
Excellent comparison. Not to brag, but my car frequently fires up on the first turn of the engine on warm starts and hot days. (ok, so maybe I am bragging)
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missing. get er checked out.
not really. when cold its normal.
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i have an 04 with what i believe is the original starter, it takes a couple seconds, definitely not as long as those in the videos, but i would like to get the new starter, how much do those cost?
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Originally Posted by bob07
i have an 04 with what i believe is the original starter, it takes a couple seconds, definitely not as long as those in the videos, but i would like to get the new starter, how much do those cost?
Mine got replaced free as a recall(not while i owned it). Mazda should be able to print out a paper that shows everything thats been replaced at the dealer on recall.
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Dang...I think I need to find me a new starter. Mine doesn't roll over half as fast as those in the videos. It takes 4-5 revolutions before it fires up. I have new coils/plugs/wires and never have misfires, so I'm guessing it's the starter. Being that RX8's are pretty rare around me, I've never heard one with a new starter before. Wow.
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Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
cold start. 5000mi new engine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQxY_cHfSCI
when I first heard this, it kinda reminded me how the old Ford 5.0 sounds like when the starter kicks in.
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when I first heard this, it kinda reminded me how the old Ford 5.0 sounds like when the starter kicks in.
the nice metallic sound?
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Originally Posted by TurabHussain45
my car doesnt have any problems starting, but it takes a while for it to start, it doesnt take long, just much longer than my old car took to start., i thought maybe thats how rotary engines start...but i dunno...
No car made in the last 50 years is supposed to start like that. Something's not right.
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yah I'm having the same problem. Starts just like the 2nd video. Been wondering if maybe it was coils but maybe I can get a more definite answer before I throw out the $100+ on new ones.
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Originally Posted by jasonrxeight
not really. when cold its normal.

not normal, sorry. My car has never warmed up that rough.
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Originally Posted by valpac
not normal, sorry. My car has never warmed up that rough.
idk, Ive got no missfire problem what so ever, new car only 5000 mi on the clock.
it was pretty cold that day, about 9F I think
only had a failing cat, but replaced still doing that.

and, it makes a burp sound every time I lift of the throttle. even at lower rpm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyVQPXm54Q4
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that IS pretty cold. idk either. I'm just saying if it were my car with that few miles, I'd be more than a little concerned.
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Originally Posted by bob07
i have an 04 with what i believe is the original starter, it takes a couple seconds, definitely not as long as those in the videos, but i would like to get the new starter, how much do those cost?
$500 - $800 depending on location and dealer pricing, ask me how i know...
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