It's the first red light thats under the L on the pressure gage. It almost looks like a building with pillars going up and down..."best way I can describe it". Reason I'm asking is it flashed on for a few seconds when I was at about 7g in 3rd gear. Thanks

 

Its the coolant level warning light. I'm no expert but I don't think its a big deal as long as you check the level. You will need to provide more info about what may have caused it to come on.

 

It's a bird cage. It means that you sucked up a bird into your intake and now it's caged inside the engine.

 

I have sucked up 3 birds this year. One of them's legs were hanging down at the back of the bottom of the front.

 

The RX-8 is known to suck up birds.

 

its the Lincoln memorial reminding you about the pennies in the change tray.
























































































































or it could be a radiator- read that quote in my sig down there

 

An owner's manual is a wonderful thing [to Read].

As cited engine coolant level warning light

Make sure you check the level via the outside of the expansion tank (caution - don't remove the cap if hot). Once cool, and if in fact low, easiest to fill with pre-mix coolant like Prestone 50/50 (anti-freeze and distilled water).

Related your radiator fans may not be cycling on properly or your radiator may be 'air bound' and is therefore not circulating properly. The water pump could also be going bad.

If very intermittent it could simply be a faulty coolant level switch, which has been problematic for some.

edit: the 'building with pillars' is a standard symbol meant to look like an old style radiator.

 

it means your vtek is about to kick in yo

 

7g's? As in lateral g's? Wow, that's impressive. Just messin with ya.

 

It means something's wrong with your car...that's the general design of warning lights.

 

Oh, and it IS the coolant level. Just check it and make sure it's good. Easy fix. NEXT...

 

it means shift into reverse quickly! the engine is spinning in a certain direction to make you go forward by putting it into reverse it spins in reverse essentially cooling it down always works and its an easy fix

edit:please dont take that seriously

 

rx8 manual, in case you didn't get one:


http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0...thkey=CPPJy_oH

Mine didn't come with one, so i was a little puzzled by the lights until i found it. but it wasn't long until hunted it down. The one that threw me the most was the tire pressure warning.

 

www.mymazda.com

Sign up for a free account, add your vehicle's VIN, and you will be provided with a link to the manual as well as receive updates on recalls for your specific car.

I've noticed the "malfunctioning coolant sensor" thread seeing a lot of activity as of late...

 

I always thought it was a Rolls Royce warning.

It cannot be coolant level. Nearly all the posts about it going on say that the coolant level is fine.

Ken

 

and nearly every one when they add a little the light goes away.

 

I just about pissed my pants reading this ahaha.

 

Thanks...and I don't have a manual...thats why I"m asking. It does look like a bird cage though ha ha

 

oh and thanks for the links on the owners manual!!!

 

No worries on taking that seriously....I honestly kinda rolled my eyes a bit

 

 

Actually, only a handful answered it for you. The rest came up with complete bullshit for a laugh at your expense. You're a good sport, though...

 

The first reply was a good answer. All of us class clown wannabes showed up too late to ruin things. And the only offensive post came 20 replies into the thread.

BTW - the part about it coming on a 7k...that seems to be common. I've gotten false warnings at high rpm, and a number of others have reported the same. Had it do that a few days ago, and AFAIK my tank is over filled.

Ken

 

yes your a good sport about it though.... i couldnt come up with anything good... oh well

ive had this happen to me a couple times (the coolant light coming on on the interstate) and well i kept checking the coolant level and it eventually just went away after awhile

 

The coolant level warning sensor mechanism has a defect to where it deforms and cause the reading. Damn.. tough crowd... People need to be nicer to noobs. That icon is dumb this person that came up with it need to join the 5-20w hari kari (bad corporate decisions) club. I worked on a lot of cars and even I didn't understand what that light was it looked like my Crown Royal level was low or something.