starting RX-8 at minus 10 and colder
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starting RX-8 at minus 10 and colder
I'm in Montreal,Qc. When starting my 8 at minus 10 and colder the motor is reving up at 4000rpm for about 20 to 30 seconds, after is dropping back to 2000rpm The sound is howful. It's like a bird stuck in the rotor. I never saw a motor running so wild because it's cold. Any hint ?
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That's normal behavior. It's the PCM's way of protecting the engine and to get the temperature up.
If it bugs you that much ... you can give the gas pedal a little blip, that will allow the revs to come back down to ~1000.
If it bugs you that much ... you can give the gas pedal a little blip, that will allow the revs to come back down to ~1000.
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My used to do the same thing with the M Flash, but now not more than 2,000 RPM with the "R" flash. Mind you, we only had 3 or 4 days where it went to -11, so can't be 100% sure just yet.
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Originally Posted by 04RX8chk
Interesting - I had the fuel tank recall done in the early fall, but my car has done this anyways - but only when it is really cold (-20 degrees).
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I had the same concerns too during cold weather.
My car was doing the exact same thing.......
Now, I think it's kinda cool........it's like the car is growling in the morning just getting outta bed!
My car was doing the exact same thing.......
Now, I think it's kinda cool........it's like the car is growling in the morning just getting outta bed!
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