Car WON'T Start!
12-30-2006, 10:51 AM
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Car WON'T Start!
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.
12-30-2006, 10:56 AM
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You may have flooded it. Try the deflooding procedure in the manual.
or this..... https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...8&postcount=11
or this..... https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...8&postcount=11
12-30-2006, 11:01 AM
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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.
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.
12-30-2006, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by nycgps
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.
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.
12-30-2006, 12:32 PM
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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.
12-30-2006, 12:39 PM
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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.
Not to worry. Just make sure you don't shut the car down until it is completely warmed up in the future.
12-30-2006, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by shaunv74
Not to worry. Just make sure you don't shut the car down until it is completely warmed up in the future.
12-30-2006, 04:35 PM
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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.
12-30-2006, 11:35 PM
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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
12-31-2006, 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by RX8_20
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
12-31-2006, 10:12 AM
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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.
Have a nice
day.
Last edited by StealthTL; 12-31-2006 at 10:27 AM. Reason: Edited to remove personal attacks....
12-31-2006, 10:23 AM
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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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12-31-2006, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by RX8_20
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
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