She died but WHY????
10-01-2010, 09:47 AM
#1
She died but WHY????
2004 RX8 MT 76,XXXmiles
new coils
new plugs
new wires
so i was driving normally and i get to a red light i stop
as it turns green i but the clutch in go to 1st take of i hit around 3000 rpm
and she just shuts off... lights radio everything works but the engine doesnt turn at all
i just pulled my plugs and well she isnt flooded
im thinking starter?? but would that cause the car to turn off while driving??
anyone pitch in im kinda stuck this is my DD
new coils
new plugs
new wires
so i was driving normally and i get to a red light i stop
as it turns green i but the clutch in go to 1st take of i hit around 3000 rpm
and she just shuts off... lights radio everything works but the engine doesnt turn at all
i just pulled my plugs and well she isnt flooded
im thinking starter?? but would that cause the car to turn off while driving??
anyone pitch in im kinda stuck this is my DD
10-01-2010, 10:51 AM
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The devil made me do it
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Yup...not going to be your starter because it is only used to start the car. Your alternator is what charges your battery. To see if it was the alternator turn your lights on when it is dark out and try and start the car...if the lights dim it is something in the charging system.
In order to help you more though we are going to need more information. Does your dash light up as a xmas tree when it dies? Does it sputter?
In order to help you more though we are going to need more information. Does your dash light up as a xmas tree when it dies? Does it sputter?
10-01-2010, 11:35 AM
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There is a 120 Amp link under the hood that blows from time to time, most commonly if you try and jump the car and reverse the wires. Check it out with the meter while you're under there.
10-01-2010, 01:29 PM
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get a voltmeter and test your battery first. I have a feeling you will see something like in the 10~ range, thats the range that the lights and stuff will work, but no cranking power(starter won't turn at all), and when you try to crank it, everything on the dash resets again.