Long cranking time after deflooding
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Long cranking time after deflooding
I deflooded my 04 manual a few days ago and ever since I did that my car takes a good 4-5 seconds to start where it used to start right up in the past. At first it cranks and sounds weak like it won't start but after a few seconds it'll start up and then drives fine. Any ideas on what might be causing this??? thanks.
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I followed the instructions I found on this forum where you pull the fuel pump fuse. I have the upgraded starter and the battery is less than 2 years old. I did not have to charge the battery to get the car to deflood. I also did not replace the plugs. Car has approx. 59k miles.
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I followed the instructions I found on this forum where you pull the fuel pump fuse. I have the upgraded starter and the battery is less than 2 years old. I did not have to charge the battery to get the car to deflood. I also did not replace the plugs. Car has approx. 59k miles.
Coils also tend to weaken over time.
In general the RX-8 will benefit from new coils, plugs and wires at around 50K miles
Any issues before the flood?
How did the flood happen.
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The plugs were replaced with the starter but that was at around 10k miles I think. Didn't have any issues before the flood with the car starting. I came home from work, parked and left the car for about 15 minutes. Came out and moved parking spots, car was flooded the next morning.
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I flooded mine last fall because of a weak battery (parked for 6 weeks) and the deflood this spring was somewhat complicated...
When you de-flooded did you pull the plugs to clear the chambers?
Were the plugs and starter replaced for hard starting?
Have you considered a seafoam treatment? (search for procedure)
When you de-flooded did you pull the plugs to clear the chambers?
Were the plugs and starter replaced for hard starting?
Have you considered a seafoam treatment? (search for procedure)
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The plugs and starter were replaced at the same time from the dealership but that was about 40k miles ago. I did not pull the plugs after the deflooding process. you think that might be what is causing the starting issue?
When i first try to start the car it cranks but doesn't fire, its not until after 3-4 seconds it fires up and starts....
When i first try to start the car it cranks but doesn't fire, its not until after 3-4 seconds it fires up and starts....
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