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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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Is that a pressure sensor?

Can anyone tell me what this is please?



IS it a pressure sensor? And is the "vaccum" on it supposed to go anywhere because mine is about 2.5" long, looks like it has been cut and does not connect to anything?

Also, what would make an RX8 get slower and slower as it warms up? It cuts off at 7000rpm also when its at operating temp...Compression is fine, spark and fuel also, so now I am wondering about sensors and stuff and while looking around for a clue I noticed this sensor (which looks like a pressure sensor) with a 2" vacuum on it that goes no where. If its the case, then it could explain why the car struggles more and more as it heats up...

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Old Mar 21, 2009 | 11:58 PM
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Baro sensor...no connection with that tube
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Anyone has an idea for the loss of power as the car heats up?


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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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Loss of power?

or - 'cuts off at 7000' what does it do?

Does it stumble, misfire, jerk, stall, or just go slower and slower?

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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Spectator
Anyone has an idea for the loss of power as the car heats up?


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Dirty air filter, bad spark pugs, bad coils, bad plug wires, dirty injectors, bad catalytic converter, bade gas, bad fuel pump, clogged fuel filter,,,,,,
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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Bad coolant temp sensor? Bad MAF....damn near any sensor....
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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Check your CAT first, then coils.

As your cat heats up its gets clogged more.
As coils heat up, they break down, however this should cause misfres, then a cell.

Very unlikely since not effected by heat.
Dirty air filter, bad spark plugs, bad coils, bad plug wires, dirty injectors, bade gas, bad fuel pump, clogged fuel filter

After you check the cat and coils... if still a problem... then get a compression check at the dealership. May need ne engine or Sea foam treatment.
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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You should Search

That should be first and the only solution
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Old Mar 22, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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I say its 1) a bad cat or 2) you need new spark plugs and coils.
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