In the US , aren't the negative and positive terminal's a different size ? We don't have Optima batteries here, so I'm not familiar with their configuration.
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Originally Posted by ShellDude
(Post 4452617)
I'm gathering he's figured that out and just needs to find one.
Nothing like a good cliff hanger. I'm a fatal optimist, except for when I'm not. I hope its just the fuse. |
Originally Posted by nycgps
(Post 4452606)
u have a 120amp fuse popped and u not gonna replace that first?
Originally Posted by Karack
(Post 4452641)
i bet it's just the main fuse also, but possibly with a side of viper alarm fuses.
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Probably blew from the current going across the diodes in the alternator. Count yourself as very lucky if it works.
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So I would hate to have to get rid of my 8. But, my car has been on 5 flat beds and 3 shops 1100 bucks, 14 days and a sexy Hyundai accent!!!:dunno: NO ANSWERS!!
My car 2 weeks ago misfired and stalled on the road. The CEL flashes I take it to a shop the family mechanic whom changed a "leaky fuel injector" and threw in the towel 5 days later. Off to the dealer the say I need a starter and ignition coils. I put the ignition coils in along with the starter. Take it to a third shop and they flood the engine and finally get it to turn on but say that my spark plugs which I changed 3 months ago were bad. Car now runs but still misfires runs rough the code is a CYLINDER MISFIRE 2. I call the dealer they say you need wires and to reset the ESS. the mechanic says he reset it with the handheld device. I bought the wires and still misfiring. They dont know what to do. Any Ideas the car has 41k AT 04 Rx8. Maybe the ESS reset only work's with the 20 brake pump method. I am not sure but its been 2 weeks:icon_bs::icon_bs::crying: |
Originally Posted by talle232008
(Post 4454602)
So I would hate to have to get rid of my 8. But, my car has been on 5 flat beds and 3 shops 1100 bucks, 14 days and a sexy Hyundai accent!!!:dunno: NO ANSWERS!!
My car 2 weeks ago misfired and stalled on the road. The CEL flashes I take it to a shop the family mechanic whom changed a "leaky fuel injector" and threw in the towel 5 days later. Off to the dealer the say I need a starter and ignition coils. I put the ignition coils in along with the starter. Take it to a third shop and they flood the engine and finally get it to turn on but say that my spark plugs which I changed 3 months ago were bad. Car now runs but still misfires runs rough the code is a CYLINDER MISFIRE 2. I call the dealer they say you need wires and to reset the ESS. the mechanic says he reset it with the handheld device. I bought the wires and still misfiring. They dont know what to do. Any Ideas the car has 41k AT 04 Rx8. Maybe the ESS reset only work's with the 20 brake pump method. I am not sure but its been 2 weeks:icon_bs::icon_bs::crying: Oh and an upgraded starter is always a good idea. |
Talle, you may want to clean the ESS too. it's on the lower left of the engine by the ES pulley.No need to remove it, spray a little carb cleaner on it then wipe the surface facing the chopper wheel.
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Aright, just got in the new fuse, along with another few items, and now I can't get the fuse on where it's meant to be, the secondary screws are hard to get in the back plate behind the fuse box, I pulled out the fuse box but I still can't get the other screws in so give me some time today so I can get the fuse in the right spot
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I wasn't sure where to post this but I couldn't create a new thread so I hope this helps someone.
A few months ago I started my 2006 RX8 with only 49k miles, put it in first gear and suddenly all the dash lights came on and I had lost power steering. I turned it off and restarted, hoping it was a "system glitch". It was not. I had it towed to the dealership and they had it for 3 months. The first issue they found was that the alternator was surging. It should be about 14.5v and it was 18v. They replaced it with a new one and it did the same thing. So they put a 2nd alternator in the car and then started diagnosing NUMEROUS other issues. Apparently when the alternator surged, it caused several fuses to blow and also blew several modules. They started out replacing the self leveling headlight module (not sure why this one is even needed on this car), then the power steering module, then the pcm module (which was still covered under the 8yr warranty) and then the AC module. They replaced all the modules with reman modules because the OEM modules were between $600-$1000 each and the PCM was $1200. I was told the RX8 can't use "used" modules because they are all linked to the VIN and can't be reset (maybe they were lying). Once they thought it was fixed the driver window switch went out and they replaced that for free. I ended up reporting this to Mazda customer relations because I was frustrated everytime the dealer called to tell me another module needed to be replaced on a 49k mile car which should not have these major issues. The dealership had discussions with the Mazda tech support folks and finally fixed everything. Mazda chipped in and offered to pay $750 (stating this was a very unique issue) so after 3 months of driving a loaner car and $1200 out of my pocket, I now have my RX8 back. I will let you all know if I start having anymore problems. |
I deleted you other posts, please don't spam the forum. 'Not being sure' doesn't mean you have a license to post everywhere. See the announcement in the new owners subforum for why you can't create threads elsewhere yet
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Originally Posted by LGJmissionks
(Post 4578190)
I wasn't sure where to post this but I couldn't create a new thread so I hope this helps someone.
A few months ago I started my 2006 RX8 with only 49k miles, put it in first gear and suddenly all the dash lights came on and I had lost power steering. I turned it off and restarted, hoping it was a "system glitch". It was not. I had it towed to the dealership and they had it for 3 months. The first issue they found was that the alternator was surging. It should be about 14.5v and it was 18v. They replaced it with a new one and it did the same thing. So they put a 2nd alternator in the car and then started diagnosing NUMEROUS other issues. Apparently when the alternator surged, it caused several fuses to blow and also blew several modules. They started out replacing the self leveling headlight module (not sure why this one is even needed on this car), then the power steering module, then the pcm module (which was still covered under the 8yr warranty) and then the AC module. They replaced all the modules with reman modules because the OEM modules were between $600-$1000 each and the PCM was $1200. I was told the RX8 can't use "used" modules because they are all linked to the VIN and can't be reset (maybe they were lying). Once they thought it was fixed the driver window switch went out and they replaced that for free. I ended up reporting this to Mazda customer relations because I was frustrated everytime the dealer called to tell me another module needed to be replaced on a 49k mile car which should not have these major issues. The dealership had discussions with the Mazda tech support folks and finally fixed everything. Mazda chipped in and offered to pay $750 (stating this was a very unique issue) so after 3 months of driving a loaner car and $1200 out of my pocket, I now have my RX8 back. I will let you all know if I start having anymore problems. Anyway, what exactly were you trying to tell us ? btw, the VOLTAGE REGULATOR is not in the Alternator on RX8. So replacing it will not fix the overcharging issue, oh man :) |
Originally Posted by Hemp6473
(Post 4456154)
Aright, just got in the new fuse, along with another few items, and now I can't get the fuse on where it's meant to be, the secondary screws are hard to get in the back plate behind the fuse box, I pulled out the fuse box but I still can't get the other screws in so give me some time today so I can get the fuse in the right spot
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Originally Posted by 416to212
(Post 4603346)
So..... What is the ending to this cliff hanger? Did replacing the main fuse solved your problems?
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