No spark or when trying to start.
04-15-2009, 07:16 PM
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No spark or when trying to start.
OK, here's a new twist. After replacing the oil lines from the oil cooler with new stock oil lines, the car will not start. I have no spark at the coils or plugs. So I put a new Battery in, 4 new coils Pulgs, plugwires, a new starter, and changed the oil too. The car turns over faster now, but still has no spark. It has always been a hard to start car.
The reason for changing the oil lines was because they were very rusted and leaking. When I realized the car would not start after replacing the lines, I was told to replace the wires, plugs, and coil. The starter needed to be replaced...it was the original. This is a 2004 Mazda RX8 with 54,000k miles.
Is there anything else that I could look at before taking it into the shop? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The reason for changing the oil lines was because they were very rusted and leaking. When I realized the car would not start after replacing the lines, I was told to replace the wires, plugs, and coil. The starter needed to be replaced...it was the original. This is a 2004 Mazda RX8 with 54,000k miles.
Is there anything else that I could look at before taking it into the shop? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
04-15-2009, 07:18 PM
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No spark when trying to start.
OK, here's a new twist. After replacing the oil lines from the oil cooler with new stock oil lines, the car will not start. I have no spark at the coils or plugs. So I put a new Battery in, 4 new coils Pulgs, plugwires, a new starter, and changed the oil too. The car turns over faster now, but still has no spark. It has always been a hard to start car.
The reason for changing the oil lines was because they were very rusted and leaking. When I realized the car would not start after replacing the lines, I was told to replace the wires, plugs, and coil. The starter needed to be replaced...it was the original. This is a 2004 Mazda RX8 with 54,000k miles.
Is there anything else that I could look at before taking it into the shop? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The reason for changing the oil lines was because they were very rusted and leaking. When I realized the car would not start after replacing the lines, I was told to replace the wires, plugs, and coil. The starter needed to be replaced...it was the original. This is a 2004 Mazda RX8 with 54,000k miles.
Is there anything else that I could look at before taking it into the shop? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
04-15-2009, 08:17 PM
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did it start before working on the oil lines?
If it did maybe you loosened or disconnected a ground wire? I dont have a shop manual or wiring diagram in front of me. double check engine bay for loose or unconnected connectors, etc.
If it did maybe you loosened or disconnected a ground wire? I dont have a shop manual or wiring diagram in front of me. double check engine bay for loose or unconnected connectors, etc.
04-15-2009, 08:18 PM
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check connector near crank/eccentric shaft position sensor, check connection and wiring all are right in the oil line area of the motor.
this would cause the motor to crank without spark or fuel.
kevin.
this would cause the motor to crank without spark or fuel.
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04-15-2009, 09:47 PM
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OK, here's a new twist. After replacing the oil lines from the oil cooler with new stock oil lines, the car will not start. I have no spark at the coils or plugs. So I put a new Battery in, 4 new coils Pulgs, plugwires, a new starter, and changed the oil too. The car turns over faster now, but still has no spark. It has always been a hard to start car.
The reason for changing the oil lines was because they were very rusted and leaking. When I realized the car would not start after replacing the lines, I was told to replace the wires, plugs, and coil. The starter needed to be replaced...it was the original. This is a 2004 Mazda RX8 with 54,000k miles.
Is there anything else that I could look at before taking it into the shop? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The reason for changing the oil lines was because they were very rusted and leaking. When I realized the car would not start after replacing the lines, I was told to replace the wires, plugs, and coil. The starter needed to be replaced...it was the original. This is a 2004 Mazda RX8 with 54,000k miles.
Is there anything else that I could look at before taking it into the shop? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'd suggest checking the fuse and all wires and connections.
But with all the money you put in already, I would have run to the shop by now
04-15-2009, 09:47 PM
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The car was running before I changed these parts.
Kevin, Im not sure where the crank/eccentirc shaft position sensor is.
There is a sensor right below the oil filter with one line green wire on it but is tight.
I checked for loose ground wires too.
Kevin, Im not sure where the crank/eccentirc shaft position sensor is.
There is a sensor right below the oil filter with one line green wire on it but is tight.
I checked for loose ground wires too.
04-15-2009, 09:58 PM
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fuse check out fine. however. the dealer wanted $1000.00 to change out the oil lines.
$100.00 for oil change.
$800.00 for the tune up.
and $600.00 for the starter.
I did it all for less then $500.
$100.00 for oil change.
$800.00 for the tune up.
and $600.00 for the starter.
I did it all for less then $500.
04-15-2009, 10:09 PM
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dannobre,
Are you referring to the front cover as the hood of the engine? Is there a diagram or picture that I could visualize as a reference? This is my daughters car in the city and I live in the country any visual tool that I can take in town with me is very helpful. I am not sure what the trigger wheel behind the ES pulley is. You have been very helpful....this is my first time working with a rotary engine.
Are you referring to the front cover as the hood of the engine? Is there a diagram or picture that I could visualize as a reference? This is my daughters car in the city and I live in the country any visual tool that I can take in town with me is very helpful. I am not sure what the trigger wheel behind the ES pulley is. You have been very helpful....this is my first time working with a rotary engine.
04-15-2009, 10:26 PM
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OK, I now know what sensor you are talking about, It is like a magnet. When working with the tools they would get pulled over towards it an stick.
However, before installing all the covers we did spray it off with a mild cleaner and wiped it off really good. However, I did not notice any broken lines. I will double check this tomorrow.
Should the tach bounce (move) when cranking or trying to start the engine. Mine does not move at all while cranking.
thanks for all your help, I really do appreciate it.
However, before installing all the covers we did spray it off with a mild cleaner and wiped it off really good. However, I did not notice any broken lines. I will double check this tomorrow.
Should the tach bounce (move) when cranking or trying to start the engine. Mine does not move at all while cranking.
thanks for all your help, I really do appreciate it.
04-15-2009, 11:37 PM
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I would like to thank everyone who chimed in with their knowledge. It was very helpful.
The problem was that the wireing got cut when I was tighting down the idle pully. The screw went into the wire and cut both sides. So, now I know when cranking the engine over the tack does bounce when starting the car. I drove the car 50 miles today. I still have some issues after a long drive the car did stahl, it started back up after several attempts to start and letting it sit for three minutes. If I go to work (5 miles) and turn the car off, or to the store, the car will start immediately. We have had this problem before with the car stahling before at stop signs or stop lights. The care idles at 1000 rpms. With the AC on the rpms drop to 750 rpms and pulls on the engine. Is this normal?
I was told that if I took my car to a Mazda dealer that they should update the flash or have it reflashed to the newest settings at no charge or cost to me. Is this true?
thank you!
The problem was that the wireing got cut when I was tighting down the idle pully. The screw went into the wire and cut both sides. So, now I know when cranking the engine over the tack does bounce when starting the car. I drove the car 50 miles today. I still have some issues after a long drive the car did stahl, it started back up after several attempts to start and letting it sit for three minutes. If I go to work (5 miles) and turn the car off, or to the store, the car will start immediately. We have had this problem before with the car stahling before at stop signs or stop lights. The care idles at 1000 rpms. With the AC on the rpms drop to 750 rpms and pulls on the engine. Is this normal?
I was told that if I took my car to a Mazda dealer that they should update the flash or have it reflashed to the newest settings at no charge or cost to me. Is this true?
thank you!