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tickedoff 08-02-2012 04:17 PM

Help My RX 8 stalled and wont start!
 
I was just driving along pulled up to a stop sign and the car stalled, I could not get it started. anyone have any ideas? Seemed like it was flooded, is that possible?

Please Help!!!!

JordysRX8 08-02-2012 04:20 PM

does it crank up?

Footman 08-02-2012 04:52 PM

So where is the car now? You typed this in the middle of the road?

ShinkaEvo 08-02-2012 05:43 PM

No, it's not flooded, but there are numbers of possibilities that could cause it...
Needs more details on your maintenance.

tickedoff 08-02-2012 06:49 PM

Ok sorry to be short in the last post. The car does start up now, had a boost from a friend, drove the car home, just went to start it and it starts normally I don't think its running perfect, It seems to take a little longer to rev up. I changed the plugs, wires, and coils last summer i have put about 35,xxx kms over the year.

Rotary-RX8 08-02-2012 06:56 PM

this right here is my worst nightmare while owning this car. That or having the clutch pedal break on me while driving lol.

JordysRX8 08-02-2012 07:35 PM

i thought you got ivan to change your pedal ken?

JordysRX8 08-02-2012 07:36 PM

well is it still stock battery? i know the batteries are weak, i had to change mine. also maybe its not holding charge.

tickedoff 08-02-2012 08:34 PM

I suspect its the coils that are causing the problem, I just don't want to go out and drop $300-$400 is there a way you can test them?

RX8Soldier 08-02-2012 08:55 PM

Too lazy to look, but search for thread: "DIY- Test yukon coils", or similar to that. It should pop up first if you use google to search.
Make sure your plugs are also inspected.
Last, how many miles on your engine? Do you have all your maintenance paper work? You could be in for a compression check...

Rotary-RX8 08-02-2012 10:01 PM


Originally Posted by JordysRX8 (Post 4320727)
i thought you got ivan to change your pedal ken?

I told him about the squeaking etc. He had a look at it and said the brackets are fine and he even went for a test drive and said it drives fine so i didnt tell him to change it :dunno:

tickedoff 08-08-2012 08:29 AM

"update" yesterday i removed the leading plugs and coils swaped them out with old coils I had in my tool box car fired up right away! Its still not running 100% Im going to order plugs, coils,wires hope it works!

Footman 08-08-2012 05:48 PM

Any trouble codes?

tickedoff 08-15-2012 05:18 PM

Dropped off my car today at Whitby Mazda(great dealership, great people) to have a compression test done... Guess what It needs a engine! #1 rotor good compression #2 rotor 0 compression so I do qualify for the engine replacement under the extended warranty program the only things they request from me are the service history! I pray to the Mazda Canada gods!!!!! I will post my progress here as things happen. Anyways all wish my luck!!!!!:fingersx:

Footman 08-15-2012 05:56 PM

Please post mileage, year, oil change interval, and what viscosity and brand oil you use? Premix or no premix?

tickedoff 08-16-2012 04:03 AM

car is a 2006 GT M6 145,xxx kms, no premix, oil changes every 8k as per Mazda

Footman 08-16-2012 08:17 AM

What oil viscosity and brand? or do you just take it to dealer every 8k?

tickedoff 08-27-2012 07:55 PM

Just got the good news Whitby Mazda called me today and they have ordered a replacement engine for my car. Mazda Canada has authorized my claim and I should have my car back by Friday afternoon or Saturday morning! 6 years old and 145,000kms new engine way to go Mazda for standing behind your product!

Loki 08-27-2012 09:37 PM

Nice! Congrats!

tickedoff 08-31-2012 08:29 PM

Picked up car today! I can not believe how it starts, runs, and drives. I don't really know how long my engine was low compression. The service I received at Whitby Mazda was great I couldn't of had better people looking after me and my car.:ylsuper:

djfa 09-02-2012 12:57 AM

Gratz dude!

I got mine a few weeks ago. I cant believe the difference too! I never even knew I was driving a low compression engine all this time. I thought the rx8s were terribly slow. Turns out its not so bad!

Clean yor MAF and e-shaft sensor. Reset your fuel trims and maybe change your air filter. You will be brand new!


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