big problem!! fuel cut??

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Feb 6, 2008 | 10:50 PM

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swoope

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Originally Posted by sidewaysrx8

oh ok cool, my friend that works at the dealer gave me some slightly used ones off of another rx8 for free so it cant hurt to try them i guess, lol

i have a spare used set also for testing.. where are you in fla usa???

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Feb 6, 2008 | 11:08 PM

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Razz1

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does it at 5k uh?

I have experienced several shut downs of coils on cars and motorcycles. After they cool they work.

Very good chance it's the coils. Pull the plugs look inside. Pluul them off and look at the bottom. They burn on the bottom. You can find pictures if you search.

Feb 6, 2008 | 11:23 PM

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looking at them is a hint, not really the answer..

i have two sets that look the same.. one is fine, the other not so much..

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Feb 7, 2008 | 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by swoope

looking at them is a hint, not really the answer..

i have two sets that look the same.. one is fine, the other not so much..

beers

yea they all have the little finger print mark on the bottom, and the first one, closest to the front of the car is the one that is burnt (white)...
oh and im in boynton bch fl....