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Old Apr 7, 2020 | 11:01 PM
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Engine issues

Hey guys,
I just bought up a rx8..... Been few months now did servicing and spark plug change on it..... But I don't know why the engine cuts off when I use A/C and it's kinda been a little bit fussy when I try to start it up.... I am from Fiji so any idea what's wrong? It also makes it difficult to start when engine is hot and sometimes late start when cold
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Old Apr 7, 2020 | 11:05 PM
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What's the history of the car? Year, kilometers, previous problems? I don't suppose you had a compression test before buying?
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Old Apr 7, 2020 | 11:08 PM
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What's the history of the car? Year, kilometers, previous problems? I don't suppose you had a compression test before buying?
I am the second owner of the car.... It's a 2004 type s spec rx8 and has done 106000kms..... The car was not used for 3 years since the owner had migrated.....but I really can't find what's wrong with it. The engine just cuts off when I use A/C and it starts late when hot


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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 12:15 AM
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Those are signs of compression loss, but it could be a few other things as well: aftermarket intake, vacuum leak, failing ignition coils.

You should visit RX8help.com, most of the common issues are explained there.
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