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Swanny2k4 10-20-2012 03:46 AM

Hot start problem still persists ?
 
Hi everyone my rx8 is struggling with hot starts, I had it diagnosed and it needed plugs coils and leads which I replaced (these did help alot) but the problem still persists...

Had a compression test and numerous other tests and there all fine. Any ideas what else could be the problem? It's a 2004 192bhp

Any help would be great :)

Brettus 10-20-2012 04:06 AM


Originally Posted by Swanny2k4 (Post 4370307)
Hi everyone my rx8 is struggling with hot starts, I had it diagnosed and it needed plugs coils and leads which I replaced (these did help alot) but the problem still persists...

Had a compression test and numerous other tests and there all fine. Any ideas what else could be the problem? It's a 2004 192bhp

Any help would be great :)

is your starter motor speed up to spec ?https://www.rx8club.com/trouble-shoo...ck-out-207244/

Swanny2k4 10-20-2012 05:24 AM

I'm not sure how can I find out? I'm guessing with it being 2004 it's got the old weaker starter?

Why would I only be having problems with hot starts though and not cold ones?


Il check the link out, thanks

Swanny2k4 10-20-2012 05:42 AM

Also if I rev to 3000 for 10 seconds and turn off this completely gets rid of the problem and a hot start is fine? But don't wanna be doing this everytime lol

bse50 10-20-2012 06:34 AM

Check your fuel pump and catalytic converter as well as your maf.
Compression specs?

ShellDude 10-20-2012 09:47 AM

possibly soak in ... sea foam for you!

Swanny2k4 10-20-2012 09:59 AM

I dnt have compression spec although I know it was good lol

Is seafoam only needed for low compression though?


How can I check fuel pump and maf?

bse50 10-20-2012 10:06 AM

There's a service manual on foxed.ca, use it as a reference for the fuel pump.

Let a specialist do a compression test and come back with the proper results. "good" isn't enough to rule low compression out.

The maf can be cleaned. Google rx8 maf cleaning.

ShellDude 10-20-2012 10:12 AM

seafoam combats carbon build up.

Swanny2k4 10-20-2012 11:12 AM

It was done by a professional and compression was good? I don't have a printout? And ok cheers il look it up :) how can I know if its my starter?

Swanny2k4 10-20-2012 11:14 AM


Originally Posted by ShellDude (Post 4370367)
seafoam combats carbon build up.

Is this worth doing? How do I go about doing it?


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