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Engine auto turns off, after I turn it off

Old Oct 23, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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Engine auto turns off, after I turn it off

Hey guys.

The other day, after I turned my car off .. I opened the door to get out. After I closed the door and about to click the alarm, my engine started running. I was freaked out (thinking its alive )

Anyways, I had to put that key back in the ignition, and put in in the ON postion, and THEN the engine turned off.
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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its the engine fan... it'll turn on to cool off the engine until it deems it cool.... its a safety mech. on the car and nothing is wrong.
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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how long have yo owned your 8. is it an auto? perhaps it has a remote start that you mistook for a an alarm arm button... either way, cool feature lol
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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hit the gas to see if the engine is really on.

the engine fan can be quite loud. and you are supposed to leave it on, it cools the engine off.
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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I havent tried hitting the gas.

But it does sound like its the fan. Just that I thought it was odd that my car of totally off. And a few seconds later, the fan turned on.

Its a 6spd.

If it happens again, I'll try hitting the gas.

Thanks guys
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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OMG, are ya new!?!
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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^ Yes.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/rusty-rotors-159102/
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 10:38 PM
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this isn't exactly a exclusive feature to rx8s.. i mean, my other cars have done it also -_-
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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Does it sound like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu_moia-oVI
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by tunerwannab

Something like that
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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lol.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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Disregard my previous comments. The problem isn't with the car, but I do recommend you sell it, fast.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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duubya tee eff?
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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Its your Mazdaspeed turbo timer dummy!
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by tunerwannab
lawlz
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