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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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HELP, Engine having hard time to start.

Hello
I flooded my engine before.
Now, my engine is having hard time to start.
When I crank, it takes about 3~5 cranks to start.
so it's about 3seconds to 5seconds.
It's 2004, I have about 5.8k Km on it.
I searched the forum but I can't find what to do.
What I got was
Change the spark plugs, change the coils, change the spark plug wire.
I also saw a person saying get Mazsport ignition solution.
Also my dealer told me that it's my old starter problem, so I need a starter that runs faster.
What should I do with my car???
Please help me
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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If you don't already have your TSB's and recalls done for the better starter and firmware upgrades and loss-of-power carbon cleanout, get your *** to the dealership and get them done.

Go find the TSB list (search damnit) and highlight anything you think applied to you.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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yeah just print out the TSB list and go to the dealer and say this, this, this, this, this, this, this, and this applies to me and reminde them that there will b no charge and you want contacted before you are even charged one penny
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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Pour gasoline on the car and take advantage of gap insurance.
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 04RX8man
yeah just print out the TSB list and go to the dealer and say this, this, this, this, this, this, this, and this applies to me and reminde them that there will b no charge and you want contacted before you are even charged one penny
what if my warranty is over?
is it still free??
also I live in canada, does it matter?
where can I find the TSB list?
i am trying to search google and forum, i don't know which one.
i am sorry, i am kinda new to rx8club
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Here are the "TSB"...read them and print out the ones that are your car and bring to your dealer...


http://www.finishlineperformance.com....php?pageid=11
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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it sounds like you need the new starter...you had the same thing i did before it was replaced...

check your battery to be sure its still good...

standard plugs and coils tests...

but its prolly the starter...
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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check plugs and coils for sure.
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Old Sep 17, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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Ja, check your battery, it's 4 yrs old right?
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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hot start problem

Originally Posted by eviltwinkie
it sounds like you need the new starter...you had the same thing i did before it was replaced...

check your battery to be sure its still good...

standard plugs and coils tests...

but its prolly the starter...
I am having problem with my car when it will start after 2 to 3 crank but after it heat up it wont start on till it cold down i chage ignition coil spark plug even the wire for spark plug have a new battery inside i realy need help for this is it my starter case the engine willl make atemp to start but wont start but this only happen when the engine heat up the car run grate when it start but have a slight rough idle
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Seedek Haniff
I am having problem with my car when it will start after 2 to 3 crank but after it heat up it wont start on till it cold down i chage ignition coil spark plug even the wire for spark plug have a new battery inside i realy need help for this is it my starter case the engine willl make atemp to start but wont start but this only happen when the engine heat up the car run grate when it start but have a slight rough idle
Need more info about your car's maintenance but your car definitely sounds like having low compression. Go get a proper rotary engine compression test done then post the numbers here along with the rpm.
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