with me it was just a fuse, so just check ur main fuses man, one of them should be blown, urs is acting the same way mine did

 

Same thing is happening to me now...So check the ACC fuse? And have you had it where it will start some times then not start at all?
Thanks

 

No, the only other time this has happened was when I accidentally connected the battery terminals backwards. Then it was just the main 120amp fuse. But now since this happened at the shop I really don't know if they did something to cause the problem-- but I'll ask them what was the issue when they fix it.
I suggest you check all the major--main, ignition, acc-- fuses aince the problem is
electrical in nature.

 

I just got a new engine put in the car from the dealer and the problem started after that...I'll check the fuses. But, let me know what you find out.

 

Yeah I will post back once the issue has been sorted out. Start by checking the main fuse then go from there.

 

SOOOO...Fuses are all good, Relay is good, and starter is still clicking. So it is trying to go. Should I follow the wires to make sure nothing is crap?

 

See with me it didn't even click..so idk

 

See with me it didn't even click..so idk

 

SOLVED! Thanks to the rx8 search button.

After hours of looking for a solution and getting rid of all the other problem children with the search.
The best was: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/car-wont-start-out-town-desparate-205809/
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When I checked the volts and amps going to the starter, everything was fine. I never thought the connection would be compromised.

Well, after being defeated last night. The clicking was still happening and every now-and-then the car would start. I decided to spend the rest of the night looking this up. I found posts that the battery, starter, wiring, etc. were bad.

This thread was the first one I tried this morning. When I went to do VOODOO's list the positive terminal to the starter was a little loose. Took it off, sanded it, put some cable lube on it, and bolted her back on. Repeated for the negative. Got in the car and with no hesitation, she turned over faster than usual. I would recommend checking this out even if your car doesn't have this problem. The terminals on the starter are exposed to all the elements and might not be a bad idea to check it out.

Cheers

 

well I hope it is something as simple as this in the case of my car. I reiterate the issue showed up when the car was at the body shop so they have to sort it out. they also have a mechanic next door.

 

it turned out it was the main 120amp fuse located right outside the fuse box in the engine bay. The mechanic said once they isolated it and bypass it the car started right up. They went to get a new one from the dealership.
The old fuse I got it at autozone--which was not the same, but I bent it to make it fit-- after burning the original since I needed the car right away. I suppose it gave up prematurely due to not being the OEM.

 

nice! good to hear it was just a fuse and u got it to work now!

 

I thought you stated you checked all the fuses and they were good.. Someone was lazy i assume.. >.<

 

I think he did the same thing I did..checked all, but the main one..lol

 

Im going to check this out hope it helps me,