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Old 09-12-2007, 01:04 AM
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RX-8 stays running w/o keys..?

So this has been happening to me for awhile now.. Thought it was normal I guess.. Happens every now and then..

I have a '07 6spd AT. No problems really.. Except this odd one.

Some days, after putting the 8 on P and shutting it off, the car somehow still stays on.. To fix this, I have to put the keys back in and twist it once more so it stays off.. Strange thing is, after actually thinking it's off, it comes back on.. Not as in starting the engine, but as in it wasn't ever turned off. Weird eh? And yeh, I completely turn the key out too.. I'm guessing my car has sleep mode or something.. Anyone else have this going on or is this somewhat normal? Haha..
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you sure it's just not your fans running?
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yea, sounds like it's the fan running.
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Originally Posted by cjkim
you sure it's just not your fans running?
I've heard that by itself too.. But nah, I'm talking about the engine running. At first, it was only the fans

I have to hear it again though. Just to make sure.
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step on the gas and see if the noise changes..


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Old 09-12-2007, 01:31 AM
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ooo i had this problem. ok here's what you have to do: from now on when you get out of your 8, DO NOT use the door. Crawl out of the window without using your arms. then make sure that you spin around 3 times and do a jig....

but it will only work if you video tape it and post on the forum
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i've heard of carb cars dieseling, but it's not possible with electronic fuel injection and dis ignitions....i'm confused.
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well if its not the fan... there must be a turbo timer installed on your 07...lol
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You use the key?
I'll have to pull mine out sometime just to see what it looks like.
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this HAS to be a wind up from a guy with that many posts ....
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Originally Posted by swoope
step on the gas and see if the noise changes..


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I think he's having a lend of us Swoope...
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I take it back....

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...87#post1842387
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Do you have an automatic car starter installed?
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Originally Posted by RotaryP7
So this has been happening to me for awhile now.. Thought it was normal I guess.. Happens every now and then..

I have a '07 6spd AT. No problems really.. Except this odd one.

Some days, after putting the 8 on P and shutting it off, the car somehow still stays on.. To fix this, I have to put the keys back in and twist it once more so it stays off.. Strange thing is, after actually thinking it's off, it comes back on.. Not as in starting the engine, but as in it wasn't ever turned off. Weird eh? And yeh, I completely turn the key out too.. I'm guessing my car has sleep mode or something.. Anyone else have this going on or is this somewhat normal? Haha..
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lol, I'm serious.. Well, I'm leaving to class in about 30mins.. Lets see what occurs.
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Seems like all the engine blowing up/misc random problems are all various years of automatics...
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Check the tachometer. Or, if you think the engine is running but all of the instruments are off, try holding your hand near one of the exhaust outlets.

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Originally Posted by enforcer
I think he's having a lend of us Swoope...
like ya,,

my troll hunting tactics have change. the new ones are boring. but a bit of a challenge.. i am going for subtle.

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Originally Posted by RotaryP7
lol, I'm serious.. Well, I'm leaving to class in about 30mins.. Lets see what occurs.

u r L8!!!! damn.

got to know..

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The what now? I'm confused..
Recently, my 8 hasn't done this.. Am I on crack and just imaged that all? Uhh..

Edit: wtf? ^ haha.
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what are you confused about?????

and how long has it been not doing it? and why would you start a thread after it stopped doing it?

when did it start, when did it stop?

this is like hard and stuff!!!!!

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What no.. Uh? Nah, it did that on Tuesday, nothing happened yesterday or today (Wednesday) or w/e.. But it's been happening for awhile now..
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Because your engine fans run when it's at a certain temperature.
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Originally Posted by Raptor2k
Because your engine fans run when it's at a certain temperature.
dee, dee, dee, clap..

ftw!!!

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A note for RotaryP7 . The engine is the thing under the cover marked Renesis . You can see if it is running by taking the cover off and watching the front of it for things that go around and around .
The fans are in a different place closer to the front of the car but you can't see them without removing some stuff . When they are running they sound like ........ like..........well they sound like fans really .


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