New plugs, coils, wires and still p0302 and coolant light
Hi guys,
I just replaced my plugs, coils, and wires yet CEL (p0302) keeps popping up and occasional coolant light. Funny thing is I did coolant flush not too long ago and put new coolant yesterday. Whenever I start the car, white smoke comes out of the exhaust.. so I'm guessing the coolant is leaking into the engine somewhere and the engine is burning off the coolant. Maybe it's time right before the engine gets flooded for good huh? Could be bad seals... I'm so fucked. It's under 100k but who knows what and how much dealerships will charge.. I'm sure they'll come up with anything to charge me. |
Originally Posted by trist
(Post 4014878)
Hi guys,
I just replaced my plugs, coils, and wires yet CEL (p0302) keeps popping up and occasional coolant light. Funny thing is I did coolant flush not too long ago and put new coolant yesterday. Whenever I start the car, white smoke comes out of the exhaust.. so I'm guessing the coolant is leaking into the engine somewhere and the engine is burning off the coolant. Maybe it's time right before the engine gets flooded for good huh? Could be bad seals... I'm so fucked. It's under 100k but who knows what and how much dealerships will charge.. I'm sure they'll come up with anything to charge me. |
Correct. Coolant is leaking into the engine.
Warranty covers it and I should have my 8 back in 2 weeks. Now I just need a rental car, but since it's a mechanical failure I don't think I can get one from my insurance company. |
I remember last year, there was another owner who had a similar problem, it took three months to get his car up and running. He was trying to fix it himself and eventually succumb to bring his car to the dealer. It was a broken freeze plug that got him a new engine.
COOLANT LEAKING RIGHT THROUGH THE CAR |
Thanks Excel. Rotaries just run too damn hot.. and GA weather ain't helping lol.
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How many miles do you have on your RX-8? I only hope that you're covered under the 8 years/100,000 miles Warranty.
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89xxx miles - warranty covered.
Had a bad cat in the past and that was covered right before the warranty expired... lol |
Outstanding; yeah, my CAT was replaced before it's 80,000 mile. Hey, good luck!
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Originally Posted by Mazurfer
(Post 4023734)
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you know what's really annoying? Broken spring inside the door lock actuator... Dealership quoted $350 up to $1000. Fixed it myself for $6. |
Originally Posted by Mazurfer
(Post 4023734)
^....ooops! Someone didn't read! :)
Originally Posted by trist
(Post 4023747)
you know what's really annoying? Broken spring inside the door lock actuator... Dealership quoted $350 up to $1000. Fixed it myself for $6.
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Originally Posted by Grace_Excel
(Post 4023775)
:mdrmed: LOL!
No shit, Sherlock! Man, I had that problem too :o: and it was the driver side door! I had to use the passenger side and appear like I jacked the car every time I crawl through, I finally fixed mine after a week. So Mazda of Roswell called me back and told me I needed new spark plugs... my new ones (2 weeks old) apparently got f'ed up by the old motor, but it's 2 weeks old! :sweatdrop And apparently I had an aftermarket "non-mazda poorly-built" flywheel, so they told me I needed new nuts and bolts. So I'm actually paying around $208 which is not bad. Now I just need to fix my broken visor, get new mats, fix my remote key fob, fog lights, rear led corner lights, and touch-up paint. |
I fixed my Broken Sun Visor and replaced the key FOB with a switch blade.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7301352_n.jpg |
Originally Posted by Grace_Excel
(Post 4026646)
I fixed my Broken Sun Visor and replaced the key FOB with a switch blade.
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._7301352_n.jpg |
I bought those in eBay, used... The keys are not for my car, I have yet to cut the blank keys and program the micro chip to work with my RX-8. As of now, it's just like a key FOB. If you are buying a switch blade make sure you are getting the right one.
Old FOB: Visteon Model: 41848 FCC ID: KPU41805 IC: 4238A-12076 What you need to buy: Visteon Model: 41525 FCC ID: KPU41788 IC: 4238A-41525 |
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