Engine Problem
09-05-2007, 10:46 PM
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Engine Problem
I parked my rx8 and turned the engine off but when i got out of the car, i noticed the some kind of noise was coming from the engine. I couldnt tell if it was the fan or the engine that was still on. I got back into my car and i put the keys back in and turned it( i did not turn the engine on). I took the key off again and this time the engine did not make any noise. This happened to me a couple times before and i was wondering if this is a problem. I dont know if i should report to the dealer. Someone pls help me.
09-05-2007, 11:00 PM
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*Sigh*
I dont know man, but , it seems that many people are *amazed* by this *fan turn on when the key is out* thing.
this is NOTHING NEW. happens to every car. if its hot, computer will turn the fan on, wow. so newwwww !
I just cant believe in the year of 2007, there are people out there like *saranglinux*, come in, to ask this question. (plus he does not know how to SEARCH)
I dont know man, but , it seems that many people are *amazed* by this *fan turn on when the key is out* thing.
this is NOTHING NEW. happens to every car. if its hot, computer will turn the fan on, wow. so newwwww !
I just cant believe in the year of 2007, there are people out there like *saranglinux*, come in, to ask this question. (plus he does not know how to SEARCH)
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09-05-2007, 11:30 PM
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all i have to say is *** u nycaps. i admit that im a noob because i just started driving but that doesnt mean that you should start dissing ppl for not knowing a few things about cars.
09-05-2007, 11:46 PM
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nycgps was being a bit sarcastic, but just about everyone is sarcastic to newbies with already-answered questions that can be found using the search button.
oh well.
it's just cooling it off, saranlinux.
oh well.
it's just cooling it off, saranlinux.
09-06-2007, 12:09 AM
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"Once the engine coolant exceeds a preset temperature, an electrical cooling fan turns on. It will continue running for about 10 minutes afer the ignition switch is turned off."—Owner's Manual, p. 7-18
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09-06-2007, 12:59 AM
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I took the key off again and this time the engine did not make any noise. This happened to me a couple times before and i was wondering if this is a problem.
You really should spend some time reading the owner's manual. Especially with you being a new driver, there is a lot of basic info that might not occur to you on your own.
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09-06-2007, 01:12 AM
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What would he search if he has no idea what the problem is? How would he know to search "fan"? How would he know what to look for in the owner's manual?
This is not one of those cases where the noobie is blatantly lazy. It seems to be the same people who like to bash over and over. In this case, the thread starter is in the right. My thinking is correct.
This is not one of those cases where the noobie is blatantly lazy. It seems to be the same people who like to bash over and over. In this case, the thread starter is in the right. My thinking is correct.
09-06-2007, 01:19 AM
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What would he search if he has no idea what the problem is? How would he know to search "fan"? How would he know what to look for in the owner's manual?
This is not one of those cases where the noobie is blatantly lazy. It seems to be the same people who like to bash over and over. In this case, the thread starter is in the right. My thinking is correct.
This is not one of those cases where the noobie is blatantly lazy. It seems to be the same people who like to bash over and over. In this case, the thread starter is in the right. My thinking is correct.
the info is there..
btw, reading the posters past posts is a clue..
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09-06-2007, 04:09 AM
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i already knew about the fan issue a long time ago from reading on this forum. i check my quick guide manual and the full manual from time to time when certain issues come up. issues are few and far between and memory for details in a manual come and go. those kinds of comments about reading the manual are weird and unnatural and indicate the person has some sort of "common sense" problem.
my situation with the thread i started in the other forum has nothing to do with reading or not reading the manual. my initial analysis, along with the help of another forum member, was pretty much right on. damage was minimized and appears to have been temporary and problem seems to have been corrected. evidence is in that car is revving better than ever, shifts are super smooth with little throttle delay, no funny smells or bogging indicating cat is ok, mpg appears to have gone up by 1 to 1.5 mpg. this is amazing considering my car is about to hit 100,000 miles.
my situation with the thread i started in the other forum has nothing to do with reading or not reading the manual. my initial analysis, along with the help of another forum member, was pretty much right on. damage was minimized and appears to have been temporary and problem seems to have been corrected. evidence is in that car is revving better than ever, shifts are super smooth with little throttle delay, no funny smells or bogging indicating cat is ok, mpg appears to have gone up by 1 to 1.5 mpg. this is amazing considering my car is about to hit 100,000 miles.
09-06-2007, 09:16 AM
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What would he search if he has no idea what the problem is? How would he know to search "fan"? How would he know what to look for in the owner's manual?
This is not one of those cases where the noobie is blatantly lazy. It seems to be the same people who like to bash over and over. In this case, the thread starter is in the right. My thinking is correct.
This is not one of those cases where the noobie is blatantly lazy. It seems to be the same people who like to bash over and over. In this case, the thread starter is in the right. My thinking is correct.
I don't know about you but I can tell if the engine is still running...
09-06-2007, 01:55 PM
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Do not take it personally. We just have a ton of trolls and newbs here that bring up these very same questions every few days.
09-06-2007, 01:58 PM
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"New to the RX-8? Wondering about checking oil, flooding, stuff like that?? Check out our FAQ first!"
Last edited by New Yorker; 09-06-2007 at 02:06 PM.
09-06-2007, 03:39 PM
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Hey guess what I just checked the forum rules, and lucky me, "Grammar" is NOT in da rules. Ohhhhhhhhhh
What you think this is? English 101 forum? Hmm ... I thought Im in rx8club.com ?
and what did you contribute to this thread? 0 - Zero.
enough said.
Originally Posted by saranglinux
all i have to say is *** u nycaps. i admit that im a noob because i just started driving but that doesnt mean that you should start dissing ppl for not knowing a few things about cars.
Oh, and start reading your god damn manual. oh oh also, have some common sense.
one more thing, is nycgps, not nycaps
Last edited by nycgps; 09-06-2007 at 03:41 PM.
09-06-2007, 04:53 PM
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The way you guys rip into people with genuine questions of concern is attrocious.
Instead of jumping on the 'do a search' bandwagon, how about you put yourself in their shoes; they are genuinely upset and need answers now, *particularly* if they are new to the Rx8. So they come to the one place where there is a fountain of expert knowledge only to be bagged out by their own comrades. Nice guys, really nice.... makes for such a welcoming environment.
Instead of jumping on the 'do a search' bandwagon, how about you put yourself in their shoes; they are genuinely upset and need answers now, *particularly* if they are new to the Rx8. So they come to the one place where there is a fountain of expert knowledge only to be bagged out by their own comrades. Nice guys, really nice.... makes for such a welcoming environment.
09-06-2007, 04:59 PM
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The way you guys rip into people with genuine questions of concern is attrocious.
Instead of jumping on the 'do a search' bandwagon, how about you put yourself in their shoes; they are genuinely upset and need answers now, *particularly* if they are new to the Rx8. So they come to the one place where there is a fountain of expert knowledge only to be bagged out by their own comrades. Nice guys, really nice.... makes for such a welcoming environment.
Instead of jumping on the 'do a search' bandwagon, how about you put yourself in their shoes; they are genuinely upset and need answers now, *particularly* if they are new to the Rx8. So they come to the one place where there is a fountain of expert knowledge only to be bagged out by their own comrades. Nice guys, really nice.... makes for such a welcoming environment.
09-06-2007, 05:00 PM
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The way you guys rip into people with genuine questions of concern is attrocious.
Instead of jumping on the 'do a search' bandwagon, how about you put yourself in their shoes; they are genuinely upset and need answers now, *particularly* if they are new to the Rx8. So they come to the one place where there is a fountain of expert knowledge only to be bagged out by their own comrades. Nice guys, really nice.... makes for such a welcoming environment.
Instead of jumping on the 'do a search' bandwagon, how about you put yourself in their shoes; they are genuinely upset and need answers now, *particularly* if they are new to the Rx8. So they come to the one place where there is a fountain of expert knowledge only to be bagged out by their own comrades. Nice guys, really nice.... makes for such a welcoming environment.
