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Old 12-10-2010, 06:42 PM   #1
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Engine Won't Start
Today i went to go somewhere, i started the car, put it in reverse and started backing out of my driveway when all of a sudden the car just shut off.

I put it in park and tried starting it again but it wouldn't turn over, just kept on cranking.

its a 2006 RX8.

Any suggestions????

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Old 12-10-2010, 06:49 PM   #2
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Sounds like it's flooded if it shut down cold. There is a deflood DIY you can look up on this forum. While you're at it check out your spark plugs to see if they are fouled or worn as the reason for the unexpected stall.
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Old 12-10-2010, 06:50 PM   #3
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mileage of the car?
Maintenance history?
Mods?
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Old 12-10-2010, 06:56 PM   #4
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20,000 miles, never changed coils or plugs...

Not flooded, l let it sit all day and just tried it again and still just cranks and wont start.

No mods, and its in warm weather.
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Old 12-10-2010, 07:00 PM   #5
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May be a stupid question... but you have gas right?
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Old 12-10-2010, 07:08 PM   #6
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LOL, there is never a stupid question, i just looked and its on empty !!!!

Gotta love those teenage sons of mine !!!!!
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Old 12-10-2010, 10:29 PM   #7
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LOL, there is never a stupid question, i just looked and its on empty !!!!

Gotta love those teenage sons of mine !!!!!

good thing it wasnt worse
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Old 12-11-2010, 01:38 AM   #8
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LOL... I almost thought it was something worse
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Old 12-11-2010, 02:11 AM   #9
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Gee OP, don't blame your son...blame yourself..lol

The number 1 basic component of an internal combustion engine is for someone to add Gas.

Somewhat of an embarrassment even posting this here and then blaming someone else.!!

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Old 12-11-2010, 11:58 AM   #10
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It's my sons car, not mine, he is the one who left it on empty.....
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Old 12-11-2010, 12:07 PM   #11
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FWIW the guage will go about 1/8 of a deviation below the E before you run out .
If it is dead on the E it still has E nough and is probably flooded.
If so use the deflood proceedure .
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Old 12-11-2010, 12:16 PM   #12
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OK, i put gas in it and it still won't start, any more suggestions?
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Old 12-12-2010, 10:30 PM   #18
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I had a fuel pump go out one time from trying to start with no gas. Hopefully that is not it.
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My son said that it wasn't at the point where it was completely out of gas...
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OK, i put gas in it and it still won't start, any more suggestions?
yes - read post no. 11
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flooded...try deflood procedure
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I see from your previous post you started you said you were needing.....

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Hi I have a 2006 RX8 and i was just told by the dealer I need ignition coil, ignition wires and spark plugs

I am kinda of handy and have worked on cars in the past, but not this one.

Is this a hard job to do?

If not, can someone tell me where I can find some low cost parts? Thanks.

How far did you get...
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^auto.....from what i gathered about "putting it in park"
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I see from your previous post you started you said you were needing.....

How far did you get...
I never replaced the coils, could this make the car not start at all?
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I never replaced the coils, could this make the car not start at all?

Yes, it's possible. If a coil went out, then it conceivably it could flood it at some point and also foul the plugs.
There are several ways off de-flooding and it seems as some have to go further than others.
If it is flooded at the very least you will have to pull the plugs, get them really dry, and since you know you should have done the coils, I would do this before trying it again. Coils, and either new plugs or get those out and get'em dry!
I have to warn you it could be other things as well though.
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