it's cold here, i started my car and as i was backing up my car turned off and won't start again. I checked my oil and it is on the LOW line, and i DO have gas. what's wrong with my car? it's a 2004 rx8.

 

You may have flooded it. Try the deflooding procedure in the manual.

or this..... https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...8&postcount=11

 

Find a buddy to push start it for you. Its much better and faster to start it like this.

Stay on a Level Street
Turn the key to on (Dont even bother to start it, just leave it at on)
Put your car in N
Find the STrongest Buddy and Push the car from behind so the car move forward (or maybe 2 buddies) till it reach maybe 5 mph (not that hard)
Dump the gear to 1, Hold your Clutch and give it a little gas like when you first try to learn how to drive a stick. and let the clutch go slowly

If its done right(and fast enough) your car will start, why push start cuz is better than Mazda's since it wouldnt hurt your Catalyst Converter much.

 

its automatic...

 

I've done it on autos (other cars)... It's not the classiest way but it gets the job done I suppose. So yeah... try reading the manual. It explains the easiest deflooding procedure. When you hold the throttle all the way down the computer will cut fuel (built-in deflooding code), so when you turn the key to start you'll (hopefully) burn out all the fuel that's in there. It's worked for me and it's much easier than any other procedure (taking out the spark plugs). It will take more than 10 seconds usually to start firing though, so don't get discouraged.

 

got it towed and sent to mazda...

 

It's probably flooded. Make sure they check your plugs. They may need to be replaced...and they're not cheap. They should be covered under warranty. Also make sure they check to see if you have the latest pcm flash and updated battery and starter motor. There is a TSB for this search around this forum and you'll find the TSB link.

Not to worry. Just make sure you don't shut the car down until it is completely warmed up in the future.

 

He didn't. The car just cut out while backing up

 

Didn't mean to sound accusatory. Strange that it cut out when it's an auto though. I'd be curious as to why that happened. Maybe the dealer can explain. Let us know what they say.

 

i've never had any maintenence done to this car, and they just said i needed new spark plugs, thats it... and i just realized the put a dent in the drivers door and chipped some paint, they said they cant do anything about the dent or paint though

 

dude,

stop posting this stupid ****....

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...78#post1623078

your ?s have been answered over and over again...

try this hope it helps. and you can always read the owners manual.. hint it is in the glove box...

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php

beers

 

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx, just because i dont spend every minute of my day on these xxxxxx forums doesnt mean i cant ask a xxxxxxxx question xxxxxxxx.

Have a nice day.

 

I feel your frustration ...

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...wpost&t=106312

but p1ssy posts like that make you look


EDIT: Looks like Auto stalling is a common issue:

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/repeated-stalling-62948/

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that's why you should have listened to us and not taken it to the dealer, but live and learn!