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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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WHY IS MY RX8 do this to ME??? with VIDEO

after install new spark plug, wire, ignition coil, the engine still get hot in 20 mintute n the will shut off while at stop light or when i ever step on the brake, it shake while idle too please help , i wonder if it clogged or low compression, and here the video i make u can hear the cat sound like a tractor lol,n while i at it i make a little funny conmercial for u guy to enjoy ahah is the way i thank you
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSoZp6r0-6M
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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since youve done all those are you experiencing any high rpm power loss?
Id take it to the dealer and do a compression test.
my S2
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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ohh **** ahah ur fix yet?
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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ohh **** ahah ur fix yet?
fix what? its normal that way.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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really ? but mine shake while in P and at the begining u ce the thing go below 1 is that not normal ?? n my car turn off by it self everytime it get hot and it get hot really quick in about 10 minute drive
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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really ? but mine shake while in P and at the begining u ce the thing go below 1 is that not normal ?? n my car turn off by it self everytime it get hot and it get hot really quick in about 10 minute drive
normally the engine idles at around 700-800rpm.
yes, rotary engine shakes a little at idle but shouldn't be too excessive. it could be due to worn out engine mounts.
by getting hot you mean warmed up or overheating? temp needle should be around middle when fully warmed up.
shutting off is not normal, you have any error codes?
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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i think it over heating cause i can feel the heat around the engine in about 10 minute after turning on, n after i put in drive for 100 meter the car shutdown then i wait for couple minute then i can turn it back on, but mine usually idle at 1 n before it dint shake like this, if the cat is clogged would it cause this kind of symptom?
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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i think it over heating cause i can feel the heat around the engine in about 10 minute after turning on, n after i put in drive for 100 meter the car shutdown then i wait for couple minute then i can turn it back on, but mine usually idle at 1 n before it dint shake like this, if the cat is clogged would it cause this kind of symptom?
heat round the engine means nothing. is your water temperature gauge reading normally? it should not go above half way.

hows your gas millage? shutting off is not normal. and after you drive around for a while in the dark, can you see the cat glowing red?
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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i dont know really lol i just deflood the car today lol i dint look at the cat yet but i will try it tomorow can it just sit there n i rev to ce it get red or do i have to drive it?
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:04 PM
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i dont know really lol i just deflood the car today lol i dint look at the cat yet but i will try it tomorow can it just sit there n i rev to ce it get red or do i have to drive it?
no, just drive it around like normal then stop get on the ground and look.
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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ok i will let u know tomorw jasonxieght u awsome for taking care of ur bro lol
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