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Old 07-15-2011, 11:47 AM
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what is zoom clean dealer cleaned throttle body and fuel injectors still hard starting engine lite came on dealer says probable starter and or throttle body got recommendation for zoom clean is this the same as work i had done and if not can i do it myself zoom clean engine fault code was/is p0336 need help fast
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You need a new engine.

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Ask for (demand) a compression test, it's the definitive test for a duff engine.
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please don't post something like this when i'm eating.
it's not easy to eat and laugh at the same time as meatball tried to escape from my mouth.
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Originally Posted by tmags
what is zoom clean dealer cleaned throttle body and fuel injectors still hard starting engine lite came on dealer says probable starter and or throttle body got recommendation for zoom clean is this the same as work i had done and if not can i do it myself zoom clean engine fault code was/is p0336 need help fast

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help 2004 rx8 second engine and also starter has been replaced early in its life by the dealer . just had a crankshaft sensor replaced due to a tsb for po336 code; dealer still states that a new starter and or throttle body is needed- need some help quick ; car is still hard to start- when started runs great engine has neen tested for low compression seems ok
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Originally Posted by tmags
help 2004 rx8 second engine and also starter has been replaced early in its life by the dealer . just had a crankshaft sensor replaced due to a tsb for po336 code; dealer still states that a new starter and or throttle body is needed- need some help quick ; car is still hard to start- when started runs great engine has neen tested for low compression seems ok
never just "trust" the dealership and take their word. Have the compression check done and have them tell you all other codes. Also, what area of florida are you in? Maybe local Rx8 owners can help you.
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