RX-8 Symptoms and a Dealer visit -- Any suggestions?
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RX-8 Symptoms and a Dealer visit -- Any suggestions?
My 2011 RX-8 has been having an issue with rough starting for the past several months. It starts up quickly, however it immediately misfires and sometimes sounds like it is only running on a single rotor (very rough idle). At the same time, there is an odd sweet odor around and inside the vehicle.
After running for a minute or so, it will clear up and operate normally at all RPMs and load factors. If I shut it off, it will start up with no issues and runs smooth.
In operation, I occasionally observe a gurgling sound from the glovebox area (heater core perhaps). I have also had to add a little bit of coolant as the coolant light came on a time or two.
I gave these details to the dealer and they told me that they could find no leaks. They did however pull the plugs and found that they were rusty. They recommended replacing the plugs and wires.
Opinions?
After running for a minute or so, it will clear up and operate normally at all RPMs and load factors. If I shut it off, it will start up with no issues and runs smooth.
In operation, I occasionally observe a gurgling sound from the glovebox area (heater core perhaps). I have also had to add a little bit of coolant as the coolant light came on a time or two.
I gave these details to the dealer and they told me that they could find no leaks. They did however pull the plugs and found that they were rusty. They recommended replacing the plugs and wires.
Opinions?
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Also, I do not notice white smoke. That is sort of odd isn't it?
Originally Posted by Dominarian
Is your temp gauge doing anything weird?
Last edited by jsight; 03-22-2016 at 01:30 PM. Reason: Added another reply
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Now that I think about it, they didn't specifically say that the pressure tested it. I do assume that is the procedure they used though as I don't know how else they would have arrived at the conclusion that it "isn't leaking"
I am not sure the size of coolant seal leak you need before you see appreciable white smoke. Maybe some more experienced members can chime in...
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They could have just done a visual inspection of coolant hoses/radiator/coolant bottle. Don't underestimate dealer laziness. Do you have pictures of the plugs?
I am not sure the size of coolant seal leak you need before you see appreciable white smoke. Maybe some more experienced members can chime in...
I am not sure the size of coolant seal leak you need before you see appreciable white smoke. Maybe some more experienced members can chime in...
Since I don't see it on the bill, that is a good point. I would really hope that they wouldn't do that in this case. Too bad that I didn't think to ask specifically.
No, I have never noticed any. Although the amount would have to be really small, I think.
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I take it that was one of the rusted plugs?
Someone in another thread from a while back had similar issues.. I only captured a spall part of it though...
And here's the link to that thread in case you want to read the whole thing (ignore that last part of the title, is explained in the thread);
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tec...-188047/page2/
Someone in another thread from a while back had similar issues.. I only captured a spall part of it though...
And here's the link to that thread in case you want to read the whole thing (ignore that last part of the title, is explained in the thread);
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tec...-188047/page2/
Last edited by Dominarian; 03-22-2016 at 02:26 PM.
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I saw that thread earlier. Mine starts up much more easily and I do not have white smoke. That could just be an indication that the severity of mine isn't as high, though. The rest of the symptoms seem to fit.
I'm not sure how to convince the dealer, though.
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Cylinder 1 is the front rotor. Changing the plugs and wires is definitely a good idea if they haven't been changed in a while. "Rusty" is a strange description, but I guess the brown gasoline deposits could look like rust.
I'm not sure what's to convince: if you lost coolant and they found no leaks, then this merits a pressure test to eliminate (or detect) internal leaks. That's literally the next logical step.
I'm not sure what's to convince: if you lost coolant and they found no leaks, then this merits a pressure test to eliminate (or detect) internal leaks. That's literally the next logical step.
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Yes, I need to find out why they didn't do a pressure test today actually. It seems logical to me as well.
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I did that ^
Had my engine replaced by the dealership, let them put the coils and wires back on, then changed them myself after I got it home.
I think if it's leaking coolant/water internally, that can rust the plugs a bit?
Had my engine replaced by the dealership, let them put the coils and wires back on, then changed them myself after I got it home.
I think if it's leaking coolant/water internally, that can rust the plugs a bit?
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