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lol im trying to start mine :/ and the little light on the dash with the car witha key in it keep flashing....
do the rx8s have some sort of kill switch ?
how many times is it flashing?
I'm asking because I was reading the service manual recently and based on the number of times it blinks and the pauses in between, you can help diagnose the issue.
have a copy of the service manual?
if not, let me know.
If its a continuous and consistent flash pattern, that might point to the immobilizer itself.
You could try to disconnect the battery for ~10min and reconnect, then see what happens.
Sometimes a good "reboot" helps.
If you have a 2nd key, give it a try too.
Even though it doesn't match the flash pattern, its something else quick and easy to rule out.
__________________ Current Mods: RB REVi Intake & Ram Air Duct, AP Catback Exhaust, MazSport DR Midpipe, AP Pulley, BHR Ignition Coils, BHR/SPEC Flywheel, ACT Counterweight, Exedy Stage 1 Clutch Kit, HD Release Bearing, AccessPort w/MazdaManiac tune, REmedy Thermostat & Water Pump, AFE Short Shifter, Lotek Pod with ProSport Gauges, Axxess iPod Adapter, Illuminated Shift Knob, Bridgestone Potenza RE760, OPTIMA 35 RedTop Battery. Oils: Engine= Royal Purple 5w30, Trans= Redline MT-90, Diff= Redline 75w90
ok tried both keys and nothing
rebooted the car last night
continuous flashing for about a minute and then it flashes 20 times with a 4-5 second break between flashes.. then stops flashing completely
Might sound a little strange, but can you test the battery voltage?
Possible that the battery is drained and is only supplying enough to illuminate a few lights.
__________________ Current Mods: RB REVi Intake & Ram Air Duct, AP Catback Exhaust, MazSport DR Midpipe, AP Pulley, BHR Ignition Coils, BHR/SPEC Flywheel, ACT Counterweight, Exedy Stage 1 Clutch Kit, HD Release Bearing, AccessPort w/MazdaManiac tune, REmedy Thermostat & Water Pump, AFE Short Shifter, Lotek Pod with ProSport Gauges, Axxess iPod Adapter, Illuminated Shift Knob, Bridgestone Potenza RE760, OPTIMA 35 RedTop Battery. Oils: Engine= Royal Purple 5w30, Trans= Redline MT-90, Diff= Redline 75w90
Damn... well, can't think of anything else besides the immobilizer components.
And with replacing those, you'll need the dealer to perform it anyway to register them to the keys.
Wish there was something else I could recommend trying...
__________________ Current Mods: RB REVi Intake & Ram Air Duct, AP Catback Exhaust, MazSport DR Midpipe, AP Pulley, BHR Ignition Coils, BHR/SPEC Flywheel, ACT Counterweight, Exedy Stage 1 Clutch Kit, HD Release Bearing, AccessPort w/MazdaManiac tune, REmedy Thermostat & Water Pump, AFE Short Shifter, Lotek Pod with ProSport Gauges, Axxess iPod Adapter, Illuminated Shift Knob, Bridgestone Potenza RE760, OPTIMA 35 RedTop Battery. Oils: Engine= Royal Purple 5w30, Trans= Redline MT-90, Diff= Redline 75w90
Jorge is onto us...
Jon always comes to the rescue!! 
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