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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 12:48 PM
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Mazda Rx8 turns over but then turns off

Hello I have a 2004 mazda rx8 with 130 miles on it but it has a warranty engine on it the car turns over but it then turns off what i think it is is that its not receiving gas can you please help thank you also i change the starter on the car also a like six months ago i change the ignition and coils but please i need help
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 01:04 PM
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Your post isn't clear.

You say that it shuts off, but also that it doesn't start. It can't shut off unless it starts. Never starting is very very different set of problems than shutting off after it's started.

Does it fire up at all? spark, fuel, combustion, noise...?
Or just it just crank, and not start?
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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 12:42 PM
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it turns on then turns off we figured out that it wasnt getting gas so we checked out and the mechanic came just switched two fuse around and the car now runs but he went to the fuel pump and realized it was leaking gas do you know anyway to fix that
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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 12:46 PM
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Replace the fuel pump. Sounds like the root problem is fuel pressure drop, from the leak.
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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 05:59 PM
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If you have a leak, I would get the entire assembly. Several places carry it.

There are tips on how to change it, and a tool that can make it easier. Many places sell both. I did it the hard way, but was broken down at the track.
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Old Sep 13, 2014 | 09:44 PM
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Here are two of the threads with photos of the pump assembly and pump, photos of tool required and diy removal video for Series 1 OEM fuel pump. I have had it done and replaced a bad oem pump with a DW 200 fuel pump from BHR.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-maj...-modes-176491/

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-...-video-253169/

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