Help!!!on my 8
07-06-2011, 11:28 AM
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Help!!!on my 8
Well I bought and RX8 llike 5 months ago is salvage auto 04 the hit was on front but not so bad I saw it before.
Problem 1- My traction lights is on as soon I turn on the car and never goes off is been like that since I bought it don't know what to do.
Problem 2- The brakes light is on and dosent turn off never just had my brakes change too.
Problem 3- The engine light is on. It blinks when I past 75mph.
Problem 4- The coolant light is on I check the coolant and is fine.
Problem 5- The sterring wheel is on.
Can anybody help with this I know is alot of money to fix but I really don't care I just want the car fix to sell it them buy a new one to put the down payment.
Problem 1- My traction lights is on as soon I turn on the car and never goes off is been like that since I bought it don't know what to do.
Problem 2- The brakes light is on and dosent turn off never just had my brakes change too.
Problem 3- The engine light is on. It blinks when I past 75mph.
Problem 4- The coolant light is on I check the coolant and is fine.
Problem 5- The sterring wheel is on.
Can anybody help with this I know is alot of money to fix but I really don't care I just want the car fix to sell it them buy a new one to put the down payment.
07-06-2011, 11:40 AM
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1 there is a way to reset the traction control. i think you turn the key on, turn the steering wheel clockwise until lock, then the otherway until lock. im sure someone will chime in with the exact procedure.
2 i would check the switch on the e brake. someone else recently had this problem.
3 blinking cel usually indicates a misfire, you should get the codes read for free at autozone ect. one of the most common causes of a misfire is worn inginition parts. more info is needed. when was the last time the coils,plugs and wires were changed?
4 this is a common problem the sensor in the resivior gets stuck or goes bad. you have two choices here, replace the coolant bottle or keep an eye on the coolant level and ignore the light. do not ever overheat a rotary.
5 see #1 i think
2 i would check the switch on the e brake. someone else recently had this problem.
3 blinking cel usually indicates a misfire, you should get the codes read for free at autozone ect. one of the most common causes of a misfire is worn inginition parts. more info is needed. when was the last time the coils,plugs and wires were changed?
4 this is a common problem the sensor in the resivior gets stuck or goes bad. you have two choices here, replace the coolant bottle or keep an eye on the coolant level and ignore the light. do not ever overheat a rotary.
5 see #1 i think
07-06-2011, 01:14 PM
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Coils,plugs and wires haven't been change cause in this 5 months I only drove it for 1,000miles I im told they have to be change every 25,000miles. Im I right or wrong? Really appreciate the help.
07-06-2011, 01:40 PM
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usualy around 30k +/- but its recommended to change it all at once if you dont know how long its been. you should also check/clean the ess and maf. if you dont know what these sensors are please use the search feature at the top of the page
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1, 2, and 5 = https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/have-abs-dcs-tcs-issues-lights-staying-202843/
4 = https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/coolant-bottle-greatest-secrets-revealed-182793/
3 = Coils, coils, coils .........maybe plugs/wires but......I'll let you search for this one.
4 = https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/coolant-bottle-greatest-secrets-revealed-182793/
3 = Coils, coils, coils .........maybe plugs/wires but......I'll let you search for this one.
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07-08-2011, 06:57 AM
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i should say search but its friday.
maf-mass airflow sensor is located between the airbox and the accordian tube. its held in by two small screws. be careful when you put them back in so you dont strip them. it also has a rubber o ring on it replace it if its damaged. dont try to wipe it off its fragile, spray it clean with maf cleaner.
ess- eccentric shaft sensor. if looking under your hood follow the drive belts to the bottom pully its the biggest one. thats the eccentric shaft pully(crank pully) behind it is a toothed plate. when looking at the engine it will be on the right side of the pully. if i remember correctly 4-5 o clock position. its easier to get to it from underneath the car i think anyway. unclip one wireing harness and its held there by one 10mm bolt. take it out wipe it off, clean it up reinstall, then do the 20 brake stomp(search)
maf-mass airflow sensor is located between the airbox and the accordian tube. its held in by two small screws. be careful when you put them back in so you dont strip them. it also has a rubber o ring on it replace it if its damaged. dont try to wipe it off its fragile, spray it clean with maf cleaner.
ess- eccentric shaft sensor. if looking under your hood follow the drive belts to the bottom pully its the biggest one. thats the eccentric shaft pully(crank pully) behind it is a toothed plate. when looking at the engine it will be on the right side of the pully. if i remember correctly 4-5 o clock position. its easier to get to it from underneath the car i think anyway. unclip one wireing harness and its held there by one 10mm bolt. take it out wipe it off, clean it up reinstall, then do the 20 brake stomp(search)