2004 rx8 throwing codes
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2004 rx8 throwing codes
okay so I am brand new to this group so I hope I do this right.. My 04 rx8 has been throwing a code for a cylinder 1 misfire. I have changed plugs, coils, had to put in a new water pump and alternator all hoses and belts have been changed. It sounds great but it is still stalling on me when I stop at a stop sign or have to slow down a lot. It will eventually start again after about 10 minutes but it has a hard time. last night it also threw a P0661. I have not driven this car in over a year since I wasn't sure what was wrong with it and was afraid to blow my engine. so after all of the work listed before I took it out and now it is throwing that code. It also sounds like it is not getting enough fuel when I am trying to start it. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Stalling at hot idle and not starting when hot are common symptoms for low compression. you need a rotary-specific compression test done. You should get 7 or 8 numbers: 3 pressures each for front and rear rotors as well as RPM (possibly two RPM numbers, one for each rotor).
P0661 is a solenoid that controls the secondary shutter valve (SSV) in the intake. It's highly unlikely that this is the cause of your problems but it's an easy one to fix.
P0661 is a solenoid that controls the secondary shutter valve (SSV) in the intake. It's highly unlikely that this is the cause of your problems but it's an easy one to fix.
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