Cold start
Hey everyone, I'm still not clear on the issues with the RX-8 concerning "cold starts".
What i hear is that the problem is starting in cold weather and then turning the car off before it has a chance to warm up, and when you try to start it after that is when you have the problem. Also i heard that a Mazda recall helps the problem by upgrading the starter and battery (and is this something they do free or..)? But there is no problem when just starting the car in winter when its very cold right? It's only when starting it after turning it off cold? Thanks |
Originally Posted by rek_factor
(Post 2094359)
Hey everyone, I'm still not clear on the issues with the RX-8 concerning "cold starts".
What i hear is that the problem is starting in cold weather and then turning the car off before it has a chance to warm up, and when you try to start it after that is when you have the problem. Also i heard that a Mazda recall helps the problem by upgrading the starter and battery (and is this something they do free or..)? But there is no problem when just starting the car in winter when its very cold right? It's only when starting it after turning it off cold? Thanks |
I live in massachussets, runing premix.never have a problem with my 8 running cold weather, right now is 10 degrees and im using my 8 like is summer...yep..
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Originally Posted by rek_factor
(Post 2094359)
Hey everyone, I'm still not clear on the issues with the RX-8 concerning "cold starts".
What i hear is that the problem is starting in cold weather and then turning the car off before it has a chance to warm up, and when you try to start it after that is when you have the problem. Also i heard that a Mazda recall helps the problem by upgrading the starter and battery (and is this something they do free or..)? But there is no problem when just starting the car in winter when its very cold right? It's only when starting it after turning it off cold? Thanks Early 8's would tend to flood if the engine were started up cold and then quickly turned off - like if you decided to wash the car by starting it up first thing in the morning, immediately backing it out of your garage, and then turning it off again, without letting the engine run a few minutes to warm up before shutting it down. The easiest remedy was simply to remember to never turn off a cold engine until it had a chance to warm up first. (I have never flooded my '05, for example.) Beyond that, Mazda upgraded to a bigger starter motor and battery, along with that early recall that remapped the ECU a bit. Honestly, there is no excuse to ever flood any RX-8. That said, a new mechanic or body shop, or some kid who parks valet cars - one that doesn't "know" rotary engines - could easily flood it, as they often will fire up a car that's been sitting for hours or days just to move it 10 feet. For that reason, I printed a sign that I tape to the steering wheel (below). Now you know everything. |
No flooding problem ever with my 2004, and I have shut it down countless times when cold. I think this issue is blown out of proportion.
But then again, I live in California and it doesn't get as cold here like at many other places, so... |
It's a non issue, until it happens :lol: But yeah it's not a big deal really even when it does happen.
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If your ignition is in top condition ,it is very unlikely you will have any trouble starting up, even after a cold shut down .
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