ryang012

just bought an 8 today brought a honda mechanic he said he thought it all looked good finally got home from work today and started it It had a hard time starting about a 3 second start (if it was a piston car sounds like a bad battery/starter) its a 04 model rx8 however it does the same cold or warm start. Looks like it has new plugs oil is clean and no real engine noises. Im going to schedule a compression test at the dealership but I was wondering any opinion from you guys. Starting from the more likely. Car has 84,000 Miles on it now its a 6 spd m/t

much appreciated.

Hector Castillo

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imo is tha way the 8 start...a bit slow...

JCrane82

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The 8 needs plugs and coils every 30k miles. A slow start doesn't automatically mean low compression, but it never hurts to have it checked. Hopefully your new 8 is still under the 8 year 100k warranty in case it fails the test.

Had a chance yet to check out this thread?
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discuss...t-here-202454/

ryang012

yeah I had just read over it all seems good except for I haven't checked with the recalls. The idle is good, powerband is great the only issue i have so far is the slow start. Love the car feels great handles great shifts smooth all seems well except for the slow start

ryang012

Yeah Im hoping its under warranty as well. Theres a strong Mazda dealership here that is known for its customer service so hopefully they'll treat me right

JCrane82

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You took a big gamble buying a used 8 without a compression test. Any chance the deal is reversible?

ryang012

no zero chance.

JCrane82

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Well keep your fingers crossed that either A) it is under the factory engine core extended warranty or B) it passes the compression test.

Any idea how old the spark plugs and coils are?

RIWWP

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If the starting time is the same hot and cold, then it is unlikely to be directly from low compression. You could still have low compression, but with a failing compression score, you will have a longer hot start. If it's the same hot and cold, then it is typically either a weak battery or a failing starter.

Razz1

Check the battery, connections, and unfortunately, the original starter was bad. They had a TSB on them.

You may need the new improved starter.

ryang012

engine was replaced approx 9,000 miles ago by a dealership local to me. so im assuming its the starter. will get more time to play with it this coming week