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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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Ran,stalled,won't start

So I just wanted to move my car in the driveway. I started it fine accidentally stalled(driver error) then it wouldn't start? I just got it back from the shop the day before. It got a new clutch, flywheel and starter. The battery and engine light were on. What could it be, fuel filter,battery,amp? Help please I just wanna drive it.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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What year is your car?

Probably flooding, probably from a weak battery and/or alternator (based on the battery light), or the common ignition failure cause.

Do a deflood, but you are going to want to figure out what is weak that allowed it to flood in the first place.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RIWWP
What year is your car?

Probably flooding, probably from a weak battery and/or alternator (based on the battery light), or the common ignition failure cause.

Do a deflood, but you are going to want to figure out what is weak that allowed it to flood in the first place.

It's been sitting for awhile at the shop and not driven
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Carmestro21
It's been sitting for awhile at the shop and not driven
I think he's referring to the specific part(s) of the starting system (battery, starter, plugs, ignition coils, etc) are weak and are causing the flooding. I bet the car was moved a few times and shut down before warming up while it was in the shop getting the clutch installed.

My money would be on the battery/alternator - get the battery tested and go from there with the deflooding procedure.

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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 03:53 AM
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2007...Moved to correct sub Forum..

OP you own a Series 1 RX-8.
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 03:54 AM
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Check Coils and Plugs also.?
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by poacherinthezoo
I think he's referring to the specific part(s) of the starting system (battery, starter, plugs, ignition coils, etc) are weak and are causing the flooding. I bet the car was moved a few times and shut down before warming up while it was in the shop getting the clutch installed.

My money would be on the battery/alternator - get the battery tested and go from there with the deflooding procedure.
Ok ill do that thank you
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