RX8Carnage

I started my car this morning after not using it for about 3 days and the CEL started blinking it stayed on but when i went to back it out the car sounded like it bogged down like it was sucking to much air and if i didnt do high rev i couldnt move it. It stopped blinking now it just stays on im gonna take it in to dealership.

Only problem ive had with the car is the k and n filter was loose about a week ago i tightened the clamp and that was it.

History
2005 Sport
13000 miles
K&N intake typhoon v2

Any ideas what it could be ? Worried they might say something about K&N intake I also have an AMP running from the battery it has a fuse will they say anything about it

Now I broke a bottom clip on the OEM box I pulled the wrong way I wanted to put the OEM box on so they wont say i voided warranty with K&N the box is still sealed just clip broke in grommet

Any tips would be nice figures it would happen on the day i order footwell lamps from rotary rasp

DarkBrew

Good question...

How long was the K&N on the car before the CEL?
When did you install the amp?
Did you check the wiring and hoses around the air intake and battery box for damage?

staticlag

Have you tried yelling at it ?

invasion08

iTrader: (7)

Blinking CEL = misfire. I would check your coils and spark plugs and even the connections of the spark plug wires at the coil and spark plug. Worst case your apex seal failed

RX8Carnage

I can drive it once it warms up

invasion08

iTrader: (7)

How many miles on your car and when was the last time the spark plugs were changed

Razz1

Rotories take a long time to warm up.

RX8Carnage

never had this problem before when should I change plugs

RX8Carnage

Could it have been the intake Amp has been in a year and intake atleast 8 months

invasion08

iTrader: (7)

They should be changed every 30k. Maybe the problem is with the MAF sensor

RX8Carnage

do you clean MAF sensor and i only have 13000 miles

invasion08

iTrader: (7)

You can clean the MAF sensor. I am unsure about the K&N intake but in the oem intake there are mesh screens that aid with the even distribution of airflow across the mass air sensor. The screens minimizes the possibility of “rough idle” issues that may occur if both stock screens are eliminated. You may only need the first screen

invasion08

iTrader: (7)

Did you take the mesh screen off the oem intake and install it on the k&n intake?

RX8Carnage

yeah and i put it back on the OEM when I reinstalled it

invasion08

iTrader: (7)

Does it run normal since you reinstalled the oem intake?

RX8Carnage

so far but it was running normal after it warmed up and stopped blinking with the K&N still installed i just switched since i was gonna take it to the dealership CEL is still on

invasion08

iTrader: (7)

Go to Auto Zone they will clear your CEL for free

RX8Carnage

Ill check there before i take it in tomorrow

RX8Carnage

So you think it was just a misfire or just a one time thingthat needs to be cleared

invasion08

iTrader: (7)

I have no idea

DarkBrew

Make sure you post the diagnostic code when they clear your CEL

RX8Carnage

I'm not trying to hold you to anything dont worry thanks for the help all ill check it tomorrow and see whats up and let you know

nycgps

iTrader: (1)

misfire happens on our motor. not often, but its possible.

Clear your CEL first. Make SURE your K&N is tight. and remember, clean that son of a bitch every 5 K miles or so. due to the design, it catches a LOT of dirt and it builds up MAD quick.

Why I know? Happy user for over 20 K miles

Razz1

Folloe the instructions in the sticky.

disconnect battery and clear theECU.

Drive it for a few cycles.

That's what I would do.

If you have a problem it will come back.

RX8Carnage

I got in my car this morning to take it to autozone and the light never came on and it seems to be running fine should i still take it to the dealer is there a memory that will tell me what the problem was.