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

 

You need to let it warm up before you shut it off. A quick trip around the block to let it warm up should be enough. You don't need to let it warm up too long before driving, as long as you take it easy for a bit.

 

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.

 

NYT-OWL, have you had the M flash? Is your an MT or AT?

 

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.

 

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...

 

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.

 

Will we have to pay for the new battery, or will they pro-rate the cost against the time/milage on our existing batteries?

 

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...

 

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

 

I'm so glad to know I still have this to look forward to after 10mos of ownership

Somebody please crown the lady with her Burger King tierra :D

 

You know, Jen, you're just a little bit warped.

 

I'd say that she's rather well adjusted. :D

 

did the first time hurt? i've never been flooded :D :D

 

aww you moved it right after i made a very loungesque double entendre...lol

 

Just be carefull, you dont' want to join the transmission polls, do you? :D

Congrats anyway and good luck!

 

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!

 

It still works- you're just getting credit for the post! Take it where you can get it

 

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

 

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!!! =)

 

I'm off my medication today.
That's the strange part... I thought my gas cap was loose or a fluid level was low because everyone that I've read about flooded theirs upon start up.. AND weren't able to drive them afterwards. This is where it surprised me when the dealership said 'flooded'. I had started, warmed for 1 min. and drove a block and the light came on. Shortly after the light came on, I had to stop at a light. Car started hesitating/shaking, more low percussion popping was very apparent, and grey-ish smoke started rolling out of the tailpipes (VERY embarrassing). I checked fluids, gas cap, etc. said "forget this", parked it and had a beer.
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.

 

Gee, as someone who has only had their 8 since August 2004, I have something to look forward to! Besides, I wanna be warped like Meow :D

 

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.

 

Runs just fine after the 'deflood procedure'/changing the plugs though
It would still be problematic if it were the FI Pump, wouldn't it?

 

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'..