View Poll Results: Have you flooded your Renesis?
YES
1,350
54.88%
NO
1,110
45.12%
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Engine Flooding Info/Questions
#651
flooding out
my rx8 seems to flood out alot. the car dealer says it is my fault, that i have to let the car warm up to normal temp before driving. and also if i start the car i also must let it warm up to temp before turing it off. hell, i can't any pull it out of the garage unless i am willing to let it set and run.is this right or is something else wrong ... the car is an 04 2 months old
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had my 8 towed to the dealership yesterday for flooding (cranks won't start - followed by smell of gas) tried the proceedure listed in the owners manual before calling towing service. Tow truck driver told me that mine was the 4th one that he had towed in for the same problem that day. Still waiting on word from the dealership on this. The only thing that I have a problem with is that my 8 has 53k miles on it now.
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Originally Posted by NYT-OWL
had my 8 towed to the dealership yesterday for flooding (cranks won't start - followed by smell of gas) tried the proceedure listed in the owners manual before calling towing service. Tow truck driver told me that mine was the 4th one that he had towed in for the same problem that day. Still waiting on word from the dealership on this. The only thing that I have a problem with is that my 8 has 53k miles on it now.
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I have the MT and had the ECU replaced a few months back for the check engine light being on. I am assuming that the new ECU would have the M flash already. I read on the forum where some others have had this problem and was able to get thier car started after removing the fuel pump fuse. I didn't try that, I wish I would have read that first before getting her towed. Just the thought of her on that tow truck is sickening and I wouldn't wish that on anyone here.
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This poll shows that winter/cold temperatures is the problem.
No wonder why during summer the 'NO' option was close to 76%. Now look, it has dropped down to 72.6%
Never flooded mine but I could see it myself. In summer the car started up with problems at all. Now it takes longer and more effort to bring the engine to life...
No wonder why during summer the 'NO' option was close to 76%. Now look, it has dropped down to 72.6%
Never flooded mine but I could see it myself. In summer the car started up with problems at all. Now it takes longer and more effort to bring the engine to life...
Last edited by RotorManiac; 01-11-2005 at 01:50 PM.
#657
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yes it is easier to flood the car in colder weather. the flooding is from shutting off before the engine is fully warm. in colder weather it takes longer to get fully warm. same thing with tpms lights coming on and people getting cels at 6500 rpm. as far as flooding - the newer battey that is comign with 640 cca's should help lessen the amount of trips to the service depts. for flooding. the battery will be strong enought to crank out the flood and still start the car.
#659
With the 93-95 cars, and I admit that it's apples and oranges, the starter spun at 250rpm. Under ideal conditions that's great. I'm guessing that the renesis spins in that range. I want the mongo battery and a starter that will sping at 400 plus rpms. Cold temperatures have always increased flooding. Mazda should have know better. In fairness, it might have been the *Blue Oval* bean counters that cheaped out on the battery. It's definately Mazda's fault on that slow spinning sucker of a starter. You oldies might remember the top mounted Rx2 automatic horror stories...
#660
~ I am SO HAPPY to announce, I've finally done it.... ~
I got off of work Friday, started my car, drove 2 blocks and the engine light came on, car chokes and dies. Final verdict... it FINALLY FLOODED!!!!
You may ask, "OK psychotic, big teeth woman.. WHY would that make you happy?"
Well I'll tell 'ya. I've always felt left out when it comes to that Poll about people whom have flooded. It always felt like a part of my life was missing because I couldn't check one of those little boxes. WELL NOW I CAN!!!! :D
You may ask, "OK psychotic, big teeth woman.. WHY would that make you happy?"
Well I'll tell 'ya. I've always felt left out when it comes to that Poll about people whom have flooded. It always felt like a part of my life was missing because I couldn't check one of those little boxes. WELL NOW I CAN!!!! :D
#665
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Originally Posted by Elara
You deserve to get credit for this thread- moving it to general Discussion
aww you moved it right after i made a very loungesque double entendre...lol
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Originally Posted by Meowloud
I got off of work Friday, started my car, drove 2 blocks and the engine light came on, car chokes and dies. Final verdict... it FINALLY FLOODED!!!!
You may ask, "OK psychotic, big teeth woman.. WHY would that make you happy?"
Well I'll tell 'ya. I've always felt left out when it comes to that Poll about people whom have flooded. It always felt like a part of my life was missing because I couldn't check one of those little boxes. WELL NOW I CAN!!!! :D
You may ask, "OK psychotic, big teeth woman.. WHY would that make you happy?"
Well I'll tell 'ya. I've always felt left out when it comes to that Poll about people whom have flooded. It always felt like a part of my life was missing because I couldn't check one of those little boxes. WELL NOW I CAN!!!! :D
Congrats anyway and good luck!
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OK OK, first it is a little strange to be happy about that...but on to my question:
I thought flooding only happend when you turned on the engine, then off too quickly. You said you turned it on and started driving...THEN flooded??? How did that happen? I don't understand???
Give us more details...
Thanks!
I thought flooding only happend when you turned on the engine, then off too quickly. You said you turned it on and started driving...THEN flooded??? How did that happen? I don't understand???
Give us more details...
Thanks!
#668
Originally Posted by MazdaspeedFeras
aww you moved it right after i made a very loungesque double entendre...lol
It still works- you're just getting credit for the post! Take it where you can get it
#669
THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! :D
And poolside, I'll take that BK crown with grace.. grace I tell 'ya!!!
All you can do is laugh. Really. Crying doesn't seem to help when life throws lemons.
I have her back already.. got the plugs replaced ($120 if out of warranty). Seems to run a bit peppier too.
In 2 weeks I would have had her a year. So don't think it won't happen to you! I follow every procedure possible and always warm it a couple of minutes before driving. Also, I'm here in the South.. so it isn't like it's frigid here.
Considering this is only the second problem I've had really (TPS wasn't working at DT. I had a leak in my back tire and was at 19psi whipping through corners ) I am still very happy overall. :D
And poolside, I'll take that BK crown with grace.. grace I tell 'ya!!!
All you can do is laugh. Really. Crying doesn't seem to help when life throws lemons.
I have her back already.. got the plugs replaced ($120 if out of warranty). Seems to run a bit peppier too.
In 2 weeks I would have had her a year. So don't think it won't happen to you! I follow every procedure possible and always warm it a couple of minutes before driving. Also, I'm here in the South.. so it isn't like it's frigid here.
Considering this is only the second problem I've had really (TPS wasn't working at DT. I had a leak in my back tire and was at 19psi whipping through corners ) I am still very happy overall. :D
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YAY! Welcome to the club!!!
Im a member of the flooding club, the rebuilt tranny club, the bad airbag club, the bad O2 sensor club... Well that's about it for now!!! =)
Im a member of the flooding club, the rebuilt tranny club, the bad airbag club, the bad O2 sensor club... Well that's about it for now!!! =)
#671
Originally Posted by rx8wannahave
OK OK, first it is a little strange to be happy about that...but on to my question:
Originally Posted by rx8wannahave
I thought flooding only happend when you turned on the engine, then off too quickly. You said you turned it on and started driving...THEN flooded??? How did that happen? I don't understand???
Give us more details...
Give us more details...
Got up Saturday to screw around with it. Couldn't find anything wrong and started very hard. Grey smoke, popping, and finally died. Eh, dealer time.
Monday morning, got up and had her towed. Dealership said FLOODED.
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Doesn't sound like the classic flooding problem to me (I've had 2). Sounds like the fuel injection is pumping in too much fuel and has a sensor problem. Probably not a big deal, just a pain and very embarassing.
#674
Originally Posted by srm858
Doesn't sound like the classic flooding problem to me (I've had 2). Sounds like the fuel injection is pumping in too much fuel and has a sensor problem. Probably not a big deal, just a pain and very embarassing.
It would still be problematic if it were the FI Pump, wouldn't it?
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Welcome! Maybe we, the RX8 elite, should strike a badge of honour, something like: M-flashed, flooded and loving it; naw... Meow, no doubt, will provide 'enhancements'..