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11-14-2015, 04:38 PM
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(1) Does it go away if you depress the clutch slightly (approx 1 inch of pedal travel)? If so, its likely the release bearing.
(2) Does it get worse if you pushing the clutch all the way in? If so, it's likely the throw out bearing. If it goes away, likely the throw out bearing. ( This may help https://www.rx8club.com/series-ii-te...2/#post4728796 ).
11-14-2015, 04:49 PM
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I had a P0335 (eccentric shaft position sensor malfunction) code pop up on the drive home from my recent compression test (never came up as pending - went straight to CEL on). I have never seen this code before on my car, and I scanned the ECU for any pending codes immediately before getting out and giving the keys to the service technician. I can't think of anything that they would be doing during a compression test that could cause the ESS to get a "malfunctioning" reading.
Any steps during a compression test that I'm forgetting that could cause this?
I gave the ESS a preliminary cleaning (without removing the intake, just reaching down there and grabbing around with a cloth), and didn't find any metal bits on it, but plan on removing the intake system to do a proper cleaning before clearing the CEL and starting the car. I'm planning to first clear the code via OBDII (without resetting the NVRAM), and see it it comes back. If it does then I'll reset the NVHRAM and try again. NVRAM all at once?
Thanks a million for all the help!
Any steps during a compression test that I'm forgetting that could cause this?
I gave the ESS a preliminary cleaning (without removing the intake, just reaching down there and grabbing around with a cloth), and didn't find any metal bits on it, but plan on removing the intake system to do a proper cleaning before clearing the CEL and starting the car. I'm planning to first clear the code via OBDII (without resetting the NVRAM), and see it it comes back. If it does then I'll reset the NVHRAM and try again. NVRAM all at once?
Thanks a million for all the help!
11-14-2015, 08:42 PM
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Cabin air filter is never a bad idea, but I think the MAF sensor is a bit excessive. It is a wire that measures resistance, just clean it, it isn't worth the insane prices people want for them. If your going to do anything add a tuning solution and add a higher resolution MAF, which is excessive, but not insane.
AEM Intake with dryflow wrap or Racing Beat. Don't screw around here, Mazda put the world into the OEM one and your raping your car going with something less than AEM or RacingBeat. They are expensive because it is pretty hard to get better than Stock on this car.... The AEM can be reused if you go turbo. Stick with paper filters for the stock OEM filter. Rortaries ARE more vulnerable to small stuff that K&N lets in.
Drive for 50-80 miles. I don't understand the cooling fan bit..... Did they replace it? Sounds like it was siezed and/or was creating EMI? That is a weird one that is making me go WTF?
AEM Intake with dryflow wrap or Racing Beat. Don't screw around here, Mazda put the world into the OEM one and your raping your car going with something less than AEM or RacingBeat. They are expensive because it is pretty hard to get better than Stock on this car.... The AEM can be reused if you go turbo. Stick with paper filters for the stock OEM filter. Rortaries ARE more vulnerable to small stuff that K&N lets in.
Drive for 50-80 miles. I don't understand the cooling fan bit..... Did they replace it? Sounds like it was siezed and/or was creating EMI? That is a weird one that is making me go WTF?
11-15-2015, 07:00 AM
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. THanks so much. Very happy I found it. I was looking for a while. Now and the thermostat. In my car compared to the image I posted the sensor is facing a different way. I pray that the hot start issues are related to the coolant temp sensor. I know alot people on here think not so but my mechanic with years of experience thinks so. Either way...its alot cheaper than having Mazda see it again. They did compression tests, replaced plugs,coils and wires not too long ago. My research indicates it could be the engine is failing after all these years, even though there is not that much millage. Could also be the fuel injectors. I wish my mechanic would check those out but that is a stretch to ask and they "feel" positive its not that. That is the next thing for me to locate. I mistook the coils earlier for them but if you know where they are please let me know. Cheers.
11-15-2015, 07:13 AM
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One more thing I got a dumb idea. Maybe it might be worth mentioning. But have any of you seen these UV welding devices that look like a glue gun? I am wondering if they might help the cracking dashboard issue on Mazda RX-8s. Until I locate new one at a junk yard. What do you bros think?
Or what about putting on some UV glue and letting the sun dry out the cracks?
Or what about putting on some UV glue and letting the sun dry out the cracks?
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11-15-2015, 10:24 AM
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Thank you. I totally forgot about that step. Interestingly, I have not experienced this in the past after a compression test. Cleaned and reset the ESS and it's good to go (i.e. no codes, engine is blown though lol).
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11-15-2015, 10:34 AM
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Dumb Question Thread - no flaming or sarcasm allowed
I say again, this is the "dumb questions" thread, not the "find answers for my lazy *** " thread.
11-15-2015, 10:58 AM
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Excuse me but I cannot tell you how many times I have done that already not to mention look under the hood, the forum and my manual. At times I admit with other things I am lazy but I try my best when it comes to learning about my car.
11-15-2015, 01:48 PM
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Checked all belts. Pretty tight.
(1) Does it go away if you depress the clutch slightly (approx 1 inch of pedal travel)? If so, its likely the release bearing.
(2) Does it get worse if you pushing the clutch all the way in? If so, it's likely the throw out bearing. If it goes away, likely the throw out bearing. ( This may help https://www.rx8club.com/series-ii-te...2/#post4728796 ).
(2) Does it get worse if you pushing the clutch all the way in? If so, it's likely the throw out bearing. If it goes away, likely the throw out bearing. ( This may help https://www.rx8club.com/series-ii-te...2/#post4728796 ).
The car is an automatic, roughly 20,000 miles with new plugs, coils and wires. This isn't my car, not even my video. Got it off youtube. I'm just trying to help a friend here and learn a thing or two in the process. His car makes the EXACT SAME noise. I think this is known here as the "birds chirping" or "bird squishing" sound. What could this be guys? People have posted about this before, but no one found out why it makes that noise. This place has answers to everything. Why not this?
11-15-2015, 03:21 PM
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You gonna eat that?
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It's still supposed to be no flaming in this thread.
If it bothers you, just ignore it.
11-15-2015, 06:30 PM
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You gonna eat that?
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11-15-2015, 07:26 PM
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The car is an automatic, roughly 20,000 miles with new plugs, coils and wires. This isn't my car, not even my video. Got it off youtube. I'm just trying to help a friend here and learn a thing or two in the process. His car makes the EXACT SAME noise. I think this is known here as the "birds chirping" or "bird squishing" sound. What could this be guys? People have posted about this before, but no one found out why it makes that noise. This place has answers to everything. Why not this?
11-15-2015, 08:03 PM
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You gonna eat that?
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You can only tell so much from a video.
People have offered ideas, but unless someone is listening to it live, trying to diagnose a problem by listening through the internet is wishful thinking.
People have offered ideas, but unless someone is listening to it live, trying to diagnose a problem by listening through the internet is wishful thinking.
11-16-2015, 11:48 AM
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people, what's up with this sound?? Ive searched but never found the root cause.
Chirping noise RX8 - YouTube
Chirping noise RX8 - YouTube
11-16-2015, 09:45 PM
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Speaking of ignition coils - ones manufacured in China - how do we know that technically they don't perform up to Mazda's specs &/or don't have the longevity of the Spec C coils? I wouldn't put these on my car, btw, just wanting to get my money back for what I thought was "OE quality"; and when I see "made in China" stamped on the part I know they're junk, but how would one prove they're inferior to OEM?
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11-17-2015, 07:11 PM
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Hey guys I seem to recall reading a post in a forum somewhere on here a while back relating to the Cadillac converter. They said our converters had some kind of rare metal in them and should b valued at around $100 or so when junked at scrap yards ... Has anyone else read this and redirect me back to it or can confirm this info for me. I can't remember what forum I was in because it was so long ago. I can't seem to find it again ether. 
11-17-2015, 07:52 PM
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Hey guys I seem to recall reading a post in a forum somewhere on here a while back relating to the Cadillac converter. They said our converters had some kind of rare metal in them and should b valued at around $100 or so when junked at scrap yards ... Has anyone else read this and redirect me back to it or can confirm this info for me. I can't remember what forum I was in because it was so long ago. I can't seem to find it again ether.
11-17-2015, 07:57 PM
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Kallen,
Many people make a living off of scrapping Catalytic converters. However, they also separate the precious metals by various methods. I've seen a set up while i was still in el paso that used water and PVC tubing to help separate them by weight (each metal weighs differently). It was quite complex yet impressive.
Normally after separation you melt them down to a solid and hopefully more pure form then sell it as that.
Good luck.
Travis
Many people make a living off of scrapping Catalytic converters. However, they also separate the precious metals by various methods. I've seen a set up while i was still in el paso that used water and PVC tubing to help separate them by weight (each metal weighs differently). It was quite complex yet impressive.
Normally after separation you melt them down to a solid and hopefully more pure form then sell it as that.
Good luck.
Travis
