Rx8 wont start
11-25-2018, 11:42 PM
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Rx8 wont start
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4608...8834683559290/ rx8 wont start after deflood process and the little red key on the dash keeps flashing like crazy
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11-26-2018, 06:32 AM
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uh wait what? how about we don't make a new thread and then just post a link that may or may not work for everyone here
11-26-2018, 09:15 AM
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I'd like to offer some help but your link only tells me that it is a closed facespace group and that I would need to make an account to access it so..... 
11-26-2018, 09:19 AM
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My car will not start. It was flooded so I did the procedure. I got it running and started drivin and it just turned off. I parked it for a few minutes and started right up and it did the same thing. So I had a buddy of mine try to jumpstart it and still wouldn't start. The little red key light keeps flashing repeatedly and makes no attempt to start
11-26-2018, 09:22 AM
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And I'm at work where Facebook is blocked.
Flashing red light rapidly? the anti-theft immobilizer has activated. Either the jump start was done incorrectly and someone put positive on negative, or somehow the security system no longer recognises your key. Check the battery charge level, check for blown fuses and check what other systems not be working. If other systems are not working, make real sure your buddy didn't accidentally reverse the polarity and fry your car's electronics.
Try another key if you have one. If you don't, or it doesn't work, you need to bring it to Mazda to diagnose/reprogram.
Then, about the flooding and turning off on its own: it shouldn't flood if it's healthy, so your ignition coils and spark plugs may be on their way out. Also possible your engine is on its way out. If you get it running again, get those 2 things diagnosed.
Flashing red light rapidly? the anti-theft immobilizer has activated. Either the jump start was done incorrectly and someone put positive on negative, or somehow the security system no longer recognises your key. Check the battery charge level, check for blown fuses and check what other systems not be working. If other systems are not working, make real sure your buddy didn't accidentally reverse the polarity and fry your car's electronics.
Try another key if you have one. If you don't, or it doesn't work, you need to bring it to Mazda to diagnose/reprogram.
Then, about the flooding and turning off on its own: it shouldn't flood if it's healthy, so your ignition coils and spark plugs may be on their way out. Also possible your engine is on its way out. If you get it running again, get those 2 things diagnosed.
Last edited by Loki; 11-26-2018 at 09:27 AM.
11-27-2018, 01:52 AM
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Smoking turbo yay
Adding to what Loki said:
Is yours the normal keyless entry or the Advanced Key(card key)? If the latter, you could have a low battery, or you have something covering the key. A thick jacket + a key pocket will be enough to block the signal in my case.
How did the spark plugs look when pulled? Any records on the ignition coils?
Is yours the normal keyless entry or the Advanced Key(card key)? If the latter, you could have a low battery, or you have something covering the key. A thick jacket + a key pocket will be enough to block the signal in my case.
How did the spark plugs look when pulled? Any records on the ignition coils?
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