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acian21 11-28-2011 02:03 PM

rx8 no start might be flooded
 
I have a 04 mt rx8. I went one leave for 2 weeks an the car sat at my apt and i get back it wont start i charged the battery and tried it just whirs and whirs. If it is flooded how is that possible if it just sat with out being cranked.

RX8Soldier 11-28-2011 02:55 PM

if you shut it down while the engine was still cold, that can flood the engine.
Or, you could just have a weak ignition system.

You have a manual, so I suggest pull/push starting her up. Allow to reach normal operating temps, then shut down and try again. If it still struggles to start, you may have some issues

Grace_Excel 11-28-2011 03:02 PM


Originally Posted by RX8Soldier (Post 4133888)
if you shut it down while the engine was still cold, that can flood the engine.
Or, you could just have a weak ignition system.

You have a manual, so I suggest pull/push starting her up. Allow to reach normal operating temps, then shut down and try again. If it still struggles to start, you may have some issues

I second, RX8Soldier and in addition to... Starting Issues? START HERE, and if you use the search option, this site will be your friend.

RIWWP 11-28-2011 03:10 PM

Flooding doesn't occur when the car just sits there (unless you have leaky injectors). It floods when you crank, and the ignition can't ignite the air/fuel mixture.

You stated in your post that you were cranking it. If it flooded, that's when it happened.

There are other reasons for no-start other than flooding though.

See Grace's link.

acian21 11-30-2011 04:36 PM

I got it started today and ran it by popping the clutch. I let it sit for bout an hour or 2.. Went back out an tried to start it and it wouldnt. But when i popped the clutch an it ran i got a cel light for cylinder 2 misfire. What now im am stumped on this.

I have had coils replaced
plug wires changed
and the plugs before it flooded

Grace_Excel 12-01-2011 02:59 AM

In the back of my mind, I would suggest to "change your battery and/or starter"; however, I know at least one of the senior member will say compression test.

LifeAfterRx8 12-01-2011 03:02 AM

If you push started the car, I'm guessing it's either the starter or the flywheel gear ring.

Is the car attempting to turn over or are you only hearing the starter spinning?

acian21 12-06-2011 07:02 AM

i got it fixed. and i replaced the battery an all the plugs an wires. and it worked thanks alot for the help guys.

Speed_8 12-06-2011 07:12 AM

I know, from experience... if you do not start the rx often the battery does drain quicker, mostly due to the imobilizer. So once you try starting after so long the battery has weakened over that 2 week soan and all it takes is a few cranks of no turn over and you got your self a tsunami


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