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Old 11-03-2011, 07:03 PM
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Trouble starting my RX8

Hello everyone I am new to the forums so first I want to say... hopefully I am posting in the right area, and second introduce myself... My name is Jon(Zoogtar) and I am from Alberta, Canada, I am 21, and have owned my rx8 for about 7 months and absolutely love it!!!! I was looking for a little advice on an issue I am having with starting my rx8... I attempted some research and read something about insufficient voltage resulting in failure to start. But I was hoping the better educated crowd here could pinpoint my issue I have not been able to drive it for several weeks, I took it for a drive approx 2 weeks ago and everything seemed fine, but now after 2 weeks I cannot get it to start... it first attempts to turn over, and now it just makes a clicking sound without the turnover. I am sure the battery is ok but it has been getting below zero at night, it does have power when I turn the ignition. I am not so savy when it comes to a rotary so I would like to learn!!!
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also it is a 2005!!!
Old 11-03-2011, 07:06 PM
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Turning over slowly then just clicking is a dead battery, or at least loose terminals.

If your posts are tight, charge that battery fully.

Welcome from a northern Alberta boy!
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thanks buddy, that is what I suspected but I wasn't sure if it is a rotary related issue, just got to concerned maybe... ill borrow a boost pack... thanks tons man!!!!!! from edmonton by the way
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You may have flooded your engine. If so, click the google search link in my sig, and retype the keyword "diy deflood procedure", or check your owners manual. Use the google search for all future references

Here are a few threads that you should familiarize yourself with. Grab a beer (or hot chocolate), and enjoy
New and Potential Owner’s, Start Here https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/
Congratulations, you got an 8 https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/congratulations-you-got-8-a-202548/
New Owner FAQ’s https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...&highlight=FAQ

Also, make sure you read the “stickies” in each sub-forum

edit: Actually, here is another you should read https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...31#post4117131

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and this one as well

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/side-intermediate-housing-repair-224842/
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