TeamRX8

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it’s rarely plugs, but we’ll see.

what state or province are you in?

donb

Ontario

TeamRX8

iTrader: (25)

well I won’t be coming over to give you a hand in person

CaymanRotary

North York Mazda. They should be your hub. Always found them to be knowledgeable about RX8’s. Get parts from them if possible and if ever needed.

TeamRX8

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donb

Still waiting on parts to come in the mail.
Canada post sucks

donb

A sad update.

Took out the spark plugs, started the car without spark plugs to release the excess fuel.
Replaced spark plugs, ignition coils, wires and cleaned the MAF.

Still wont turn over...

200.mph

iTrader: (9)

is it cranking and wont fire?

donb

that is correct

200.mph

iTrader: (9)

have you verified spark? how about fuel?

donb

I have replaced spark plugs, wires and ignition coils with brand new ones.
I'm not exactly sure how to verify fuel? i belive so?

CaymanRotary

You’ll need to perform a fuel pressure test. Could also be injectors.

TeamRX8

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you have to physically confirm the plugs are sparking, simply replacing parts is no guarantee of anything. A fuse could be blow, bad wiring, etc.

donb

Again im sorry but how would I do that?

TeamRX8

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this is where you should have started at from the beginning:

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-...-wires-222641/

CaymanRotary

Check from ignition coil first. My crazy *** mechanic uses a screwdriver lol. if you confirm ignition coils are all sparking and you have brand new wires and plugs that likely isnt the issue.

donb

Gave up, got it towed to Mazda. They de-flooded it and it's running great new with the new spark plugs and ignition oils i put in.
$100
Should have just done that earlier.
thanks for your help

delhi

Right on! Should've just done that. While this forum has some great knowledge base, it can get over the top with diagnosis. The rotary engine isn't that hard to figure it out. Now go drive the snow out of it.

Spell3ound

Hi. I know this is old. But my car is doing the exact same thing. You said deflooding worked. ? So you did it wrong when you tried doing it yourself I'm guessing ? Since you said you tried to deflood it yourself...

BigCajun

iTrader: (1)

Patience and a good battery.

#1 issue imo is the battery.
I've had more trouble with flooding from weak batteries than anything.
It's been my experience since 2012 that the battery has to be replaced about every 3 years.

Once I realized that, it's easy to spot.
If while trying to deflood you hear the battery turning slower than what seems normal, it's likely time for a new one.

I even had Advance Auto tell me my battery was good when I knew it wasn't good enough.
Insisted on a new battery, problem solved.

Before deflooding, also be sure your terminals are clean and tight.
They will stretch over time and even though the bolts bottom out & they seem tight, they're really not.

Spell3ound

Ya man. I brought a battery pack with me and manage to get it started with the de flooding process... Your thread healed me out. She's purring like a kitten now...

BigCajun

iTrader: (1)

Cool.
Thanks for the update.
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