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Old Dec 13, 2022 | 10:48 AM
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Ignition relay keeps blowing

So I've replaced my ignition relay several times during my drive cross country it keeps burning out I don't even know where to begin diagnosing this issue please give me ideas and when I have extra money I will troubleshoot and keep you guys posted
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Old Dec 13, 2022 | 11:44 AM
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The relay or the fuse? Check if any part of the ignition coil wiring harness is touching metal. Especially with an aftermarket coil set up, the frontmost coil wires can rub on the engine hanger.
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Old Dec 13, 2022 | 01:45 PM
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It's the relay not the fuse and I will check that when I'm down there
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Old Dec 13, 2022 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Loki
The relay or the fuse? Check if any part of the ignition coil wiring harness is touching metal. Especially with an aftermarket coil set up, the frontmost coil wires can rub on the engine hanger.

No ignition wires are touching metal just checked
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Old Dec 13, 2022 | 03:35 PM
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Replaced relay car still won't start no crank no click nothing battery Is good fuses and relays are good idk where to go
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Old Dec 13, 2022 | 03:45 PM
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If the starter isn't even trying to turn, you're probably tripping the immobilizer, or the starter relay is also borked. Does the dash light up as normal and are there any OBD codes set or lights on the dash?
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Old Dec 13, 2022 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Loki
If the starter isn't even trying to turn, you're probably tripping the immobilizer, or the starter relay is also borked. Does the dash light up as normal and are there any OBD codes set or lights on the dash?
the dash lights up fine and my immobilizer light isn't flashing or showing and I just replaced the starter ignition and egi relays still nothing
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Old Dec 13, 2022 | 07:38 PM
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Is the clutch safety switch in good shape? it's on the clutch pedal and if it's loose could make the car think the clutch isn't pressed in to start.
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Old Dec 13, 2022 | 07:41 PM
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Is the clutch safety switch in good shape? it's on the clutch pedal and if it's loose could make the car think the clutch isn't pressed in to start.
I'll check it but I just replaced the whole clutch petal so should be good
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Old Dec 14, 2022 | 08:57 AM
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^^which means the clutch switch was likely not set properly - duh.

Try searching for the information on it.
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Old Dec 14, 2022 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
^^which means the clutch switch was likely not set properly - duh.

Try searching for the information on it.
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by I just replaced it I meant the shop lol im short on tools while im moving but i told them to check it
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Old Dec 15, 2022 | 02:42 PM
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So it was the clutch neutral safety switch so I'm back on the road headed cross country here's to making it lol I gotta bypass that switch at some point thank for the help guys

One final question buying oil from advance what's the best kind to get for my 04 mazda rx8 6 speed usually I run oil from offline or amsoil but u don't have any for this trip

Thanks again and until next time
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Old Dec 15, 2022 | 03:50 PM
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Nice, glad you're back on the move. Oil kinda depends on what's in there now. Mobile 1 had good UOAs, but you probably don't want to pay for synthetic if what's in there now isn't synthetic stock. Can't comment on mineral oil, haven't used it in 10 years. Mineral stocks should be easy to mix though so any oil is probably fine. 10w30 if you're planning to mile it out on this cross country trip, otherwise could go thinner if you're in cold weather.
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Old Dec 15, 2022 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Loki
Nice, glad you're back on the move. Oil kinda depends on what's in there now. Mobile 1 had good UOAs, but you probably don't want to pay for synthetic if what's in there now isn't synthetic stock. Can't comment on mineral oil, haven't used it in 10 years. Mineral stocks should be easy to mix though so any oil is probably fine. 10w30 if you're planning to mile it out on this cross country trip, otherwise could go thinner if you're in cold weather.
will be driving across the north of us from VA to WA and i think synthetic is in it due to the miliage thank you ill check out the mobil one and cost is fine as long as my baby is safe lol
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