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Jul 29, 2015 | 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mazdafan1892

I left my rx-8 running with the A/C on lofor like 30-40 min today waiting for someone in a parking lot. When I tried to shut it off 5 min after, the battery and engine light came on. Then tried to start and it couldnt. I turn off the car and set the alarm. The alarm was weak sounding. Came back like 30 min later and it turned over and the battery and the ignition light disappeared . Still going to take it ti my mechanic to put on the reader. Any ideas???

Just had the car fixed by the dealership too.

If you are able to take the battery out, take it to AutoZone or some other parts place and get it tested for free.
*EDIT* Be sure your terminals are clean and tight.

Jul 29, 2015 | 08:04 PM

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I've been searching for a couple of hours now and cant seem to find the procedure for data logging as well as on that topic some tuning procedures and how to's.. I was looking at some discussions a few weeks back but I cant seem to find them again. Any help on data logging for the Cobb Access Port and other tuning information would be awesome. Thanks!

It's simple, but here is a search, and then the top search result:
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourcei...data%20logging
https://cobbtuning.zendesk.com/hc/en...How-to-Datalog

Quote:

Originally Posted by mazdafan1892

I left my rx-8 running with the A/C on for like 30-40 min today waiting for someone in a parking lot. When I tried to shut it off 5 min after, the battery and engine light came on. Then tried to start and it couldnt. I turn off the car and set the alarm. The alarm was weak sounding. Came back like 30 min later and it turned over and the battery and the ignition light disappeared . Still going to take it ti my mechanic to put on the reader. Any ideas???

Just had the car fixed by the dealership too.

Sounds like either a weak battery or failing battery connections.

Jul 29, 2015 | 11:02 PM

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Is the rx8 stock twin turbo or single?

Jul 29, 2015 | 11:31 PM

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At a guess, I would think that the RX-8 has 4 turbos from the factory. Im not sure though. There might be 6. I think 2 is too few?

Jul 29, 2015 | 11:33 PM

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Quote:

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At a guess, I would think that the RX-8 has 4 turbos from the factory. Im not sure though. There might be 6. I think 2 is too few?

Yea I think you're right, because it does kind of seem a little bit stupid to only have 2...

Jul 30, 2015 | 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Williard

Calm,

A compression test varies from place to place.

I've seen them as low as $105 and as high as about $200.

Someone in your area may have a comp tester, that's usually cheaper.

Travis

Just be sure it is a rotary-specific compression test. Ordinary compression testers won't give you the full data you need. Yes you can call up a Mazda dealer and schedule the test.

Jul 30, 2015 | 08:30 AM

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I think RIWWP is right on the money with 6, 1 per rotor face.

Jul 30, 2015 | 08:33 AM

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gravey does a 20b have nine by that logic?

Jul 30, 2015 | 08:35 AM

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Yea I think that sounds about right. But aren't there 8 rotors in the GT models?

Jul 30, 2015 | 08:43 AM

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gravey does a 20b have nine by that logic?

No, it has a "b" in it so exponential win must be applied... I believe it has 42.... Please confirm RIWWP

Jul 30, 2015 | 09:26 AM

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42 is always the answer to life, the universe, and everything.

Can't go wrong with 42.

Jul 30, 2015 | 09:28 AM

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nope the # you seek is always 87. damn noobs

Jul 30, 2015 | 09:33 AM

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Sorry 200, as RIWWP states "42 is the answer to life, the universe, and everything... " HHGTTG

Jul 30, 2015 | 09:37 AM

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shut up gravey. you know not what you speak of. 87 is always the answer

Jul 30, 2015 | 09:40 AM

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^ stop bickering

Jul 30, 2015 | 09:46 AM

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^Can't argue with that logic!

Jul 30, 2015 | 03:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RIWWP

Sounds like either a weak battery or failing battery connections.

When you say failing connections you mean one of the fuses?

Jul 30, 2015 | 03:04 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BigCajun

If you are able to take the battery out, take it to AutoZone or some other parts place and get it tested for free.
*EDIT* Be sure your terminals are clean and tight.

Yep going to do this asap. Thanks.

Jul 30, 2015 | 03:04 PM

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No, battery terminal connections.

This picture is pretty obvious, but the corrosion can exist out of sight between the clamps and the posts, needs disconnecting both to clean clamps and posts thoroughly, then correct and proper re-seating when reconnecting.

Jul 30, 2015 | 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 200.mph

shut up gravey. you know not what you speak of. 87 is always the answer

All of you are wrong.
It's 69.

Jul 30, 2015 | 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCajun

All of you are wrong.
It's 69.

Wow how did this escalate to this

Jul 30, 2015 | 08:22 PM

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I thought that was 23.... Didn't someone make a movie about that with Jim carrey?

Hour and a half to go...

Travis

Jul 31, 2015 | 02:53 AM

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Here's a dumb question..

If you switch on the air condition right after you start the engine.. will it hurt the engine?
(Assuming cold start)

If so, why?

Thanks!

Jul 31, 2015 | 05:40 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Victor Yap

Here's a dumb question..

If you switch on the air condition right after you start the engine.. will it hurt the engine?
(Assuming cold start)

If so, why?

Thanks!

No.

Jul 31, 2015 | 07:52 PM

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Do i really need an upgraded ignition system to run water injection? I can understand that too much water will make the mixture harder to ignite.

Thanks!