TQCuong3th

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hi rx8 brother,, i was busy with school and and it was cold out and i haven't start my car for 3 week, today ,i try to start it , but it wont start, i try to jump it but it still wont start and it make this sound and here is the video
+new baterie
+new ignition coil
+36000 mile
+2005
+got new NGK spark plug and wires for 110 from advanautozone but dint put it in yet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg0t9puPfus

Curtis f

Sounds like the starter is not kicking out and grabbing the teeth on the flywheel and is just spinning .

TQCuong3th

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so wat should i do? any solution? any body go threw with this?

Curtis f

Take out the starter and test it on the bench to see if it kicks out (hook it up to a 12v battery and terminals on starter ) . Just so happens the starters on the 8's are by far the easiest ones to remove ive ever delt with (under the car beside tranny) You can have it rebuilt or by a new upgraded one while your at it and have the extra funds .

TQCuong3th

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ohhh ok thank i will try to do that ut there any diy ? for this aha?

Grace_Excel

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You think you could try push/pull-start the car, if you have a manual transmission, on the road? At least to get you where you could get the part

wberkshire

the diy is very simple. jack up the car go in from the drivers side locate the starter next to the tranny and undo the two cables on it. one is a 10 or 12mm and the other is just a clip which is the ground wire. then undo the two bolts holding it in. possibly 14mm i believe. once theyre out it should fall right out. put in new starter and reatatch in opp order.

alz0rz

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Definitely an issue with the starter.

TQCuong3th

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wow thAnk you all the help brother u know where can i get a stater?and how much would it be?

1.3_LittersOfFurry

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I got mine from autozone (had to be ordered) only about 100 bucks after you give them the old one. No complaints.

Domenico

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^+1 did the same thing with autozone, you could also tap the starter with a hammer and have another try to start the car. Thats how i tested my starter and when or if u push start it ur traction control light might stay on but it will go off by the next time u drive it.

TQCuong3th

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aahha sound GOOOD haha i was reading other post they say it cost like 321 i like dam that alot ahah , do u guy know if i bring to the dealer do my warranty cover this?i still have warranty to 2012

TQCuong3th

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is there a different between MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC ??because mine is auto

Grace_Excel

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I don't know how to push/pull start an automatic; but a shot in the dark, try searching "tow start" and it might link you to other threads how to do it.

200.mph

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ya cant tow start an auto

EDZRIDE

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+ 1 on that!

Grace_Excel

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Okay, he might have to do the hammering-the-Starter way.

TQCuong3th

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how do i hammering it? ahaha and one more question idoes this sound like flooded engine or no?

200.mph

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get a hammer
hit starter with hammer
try to start
if starter does not engage repete

Brettus

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The engine is not turning over - it's just the starter spining because the pinion gear has not moved forward to engage the flywheel .

So - flooding has nothing to do with it .

Sometimes tapping the body of the starter motor may help to get the pinion to move forward - SOMETIMES .

TQCuong3th

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thank you brettus n nice avatar ahah