morttheelk

I have a 2005 RX8 that has been stored inside for about 6 months. I have charged the battery but the car wont start. The lights all come on and the engine is turning over, it just wont fire. I tried the de flooding proceedure twice with no change. I don't smell any fuel at the exaust so I dont know if it is getting fuel or is flooded. I have stored the car the same way every winter and never had this happen before. I have read everything from check the "main fuse" to pulling spark plugs. I called the dealership where I bought the car new and of course they said tow it in to them. I asked if they have dealt with this before to get an approx estimate. They started talking about replace secondary shutter valves and $100's of minimum diognostic fees......they said it could easily be $1000. Typical dealership service. Any suggestions ??
Thanks

1.3_LittersOfFurry

iTrader: (4)

Is the starter the "weak" orginal one?
If it's a stick, have you tried pull starting it?

morttheelk

It is all original. I only have 15K miles on it. It is a stick, I'll try push starting. Is there anything to this fuse issue ? Thanks