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Old Oct 10, 2019 | 06:37 PM
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Mazda Rx8

Hi guys,
my apologies if i posted in the wrong area.

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Old Oct 10, 2019 | 06:39 PM
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did you change the coils and wires with the plugs? how old are they?
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Old Oct 10, 2019 | 07:00 PM
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did you change the coils and wires with the plugs? how old are they?
I just changed them, 123,000miles. I didnt changed the wires for them because its working and not giving me a misfire. Anyway in particular i can check that?
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Old Oct 10, 2019 | 07:43 PM
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a flashing cel means misfire. most here change all ignition parts together. at best they are only good for about 30k but will weaken over time before they fail.
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Old Oct 10, 2019 | 08:43 PM
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No flashing cel no check engine. Thats the weird part. Bad coil or wire would throw a cel on.
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Old Oct 10, 2019 | 08:46 PM
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whats your fuel pressure?
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Old Oct 10, 2019 | 08:54 PM
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whats your fuel pressure?
i have to check that i dont know right now. What else should i check
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Old Oct 11, 2019 | 10:30 AM
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You said you have had it 10 years. What’s the mileage?
is that 123k? Best bet is a compression test.
I don’t like how that sounded when you started it.

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Old Oct 11, 2019 | 10:47 AM
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It starts better then mine (when hot) and my engine only has 3500 km on it. Did you try a starter?
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Old Oct 11, 2019 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 40th8Jake
You said you have had it 10 years. What’s the mileage?
is that 123k? Best bet is a compression test.
I don’t like how that sounded when you started it.
Mileage 123,800

should i do the compression test myself? Or dealer?

took off the cat today and started it, didnt start like the video normal start but took couple seconds.
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Old Oct 11, 2019 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Red line envy
It starts better then mine (when hot) and my engine only has 3500 km on it. Did you try a starter?
battery is at 100%
starter is at 100%
both have been tested

just weird how it went out all at once. I must have done something wrong. Maybe the relays or fuses???
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Old Oct 11, 2019 | 08:37 PM
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You can buy a rotary specific tester and do it yourself most definitely. Dealership probably charge at least 100 bucks to do it.

edit: it looks like it would be cheaper to go to dealership. Never thought I would write or utter those words.
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Old Oct 11, 2019 | 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 40th8Jake
You can buy a rotary specific tester and do it yourself most definitely. Dealership probably charge at least 100 bucks to do it.

edit: it looks like it would be cheaper to go to dealership. Never thought I would write or utter those words.
this will be my first time taking my car into a dealer, in my life lol ahhh what can i do
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Old Oct 11, 2019 | 11:49 PM
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this will be my first time taking my car into a dealer, in my life lol ahhh what can i do
I just say dealer unless you have a rotary shop around you? They’re rare but are out there. Nothing a google search couldn’t solve.
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Old Oct 11, 2019 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 40th8Jake
I just say dealer unless you have a rotary shop around you? They’re rare but are out there. Nothing a google search couldn’t solve.
Im in los angeles but i will just pay mazda for the official diagnostic and if i can do the repairs myself i will, if not then ill go down to the rotary shop
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Old Oct 12, 2019 | 09:20 AM
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Im in los angeles but i will just pay mazda for the official diagnostic and if i can do the repairs myself i will, if not then ill go down to the rotary shop
seems like the best route to go. If you do need help there is a good one nearby.

I highly recommend Rotary Power USA in Gardena. I’m in the Desert but I drove down to meet those guys. Jeff is a great guy and has been doing it for many years. Last time I was there he had an FD from Utah there. People go far for this guy. He mostly only messes with 7’s but if you really need help he will help.

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