Engine shut-off, Need help
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Engine shut-off, Need help
Hello everyone, I am having a small crisis with my 8 and need a little help.
The car:
2004 Rx8 with 42500 miles, still running factory plugs because dealer tech said they didn't need to be replaced until 60000, in his words, "They're platinum tipped"
Car has been into the shop at least ten times in the past year for all kinds of various evap leaks, etc.
Has been reflashed with MSP16
Mods:
K&N V.2
Revi Ram Air Duct
Problem:
I was driving home doing 55 mph on cruise with the engine completely warmed when I dropped the car into third for her daily redline. I got to 90 mph and put her in neutral while rolling down the hill before my turnaround. Seconds after coasting my oil pressure gauge fell all the way to the left and the CEL, Battery light, Engine Oil light, and Engine Coolant light all illuminated. At the same time, the rpms dropped to zero and the engine cut off yet the power steering and lights still functioned normally.
I coasted into the nearby gas station and removed the key from the ignition and waited five minutes. I started the car and everything functioned normally on the drive to my home.
Regardless of what the problem is I'm taking her in to the dealership because she's still under warranty but any ideas to what the problem is are greatly appreciated.
Sorry the post is so long.
BTW, I am searching too.
Thanks to all
The car:
2004 Rx8 with 42500 miles, still running factory plugs because dealer tech said they didn't need to be replaced until 60000, in his words, "They're platinum tipped"
Car has been into the shop at least ten times in the past year for all kinds of various evap leaks, etc.
Has been reflashed with MSP16
Mods:
K&N V.2
Revi Ram Air Duct
Problem:
I was driving home doing 55 mph on cruise with the engine completely warmed when I dropped the car into third for her daily redline. I got to 90 mph and put her in neutral while rolling down the hill before my turnaround. Seconds after coasting my oil pressure gauge fell all the way to the left and the CEL, Battery light, Engine Oil light, and Engine Coolant light all illuminated. At the same time, the rpms dropped to zero and the engine cut off yet the power steering and lights still functioned normally.
I coasted into the nearby gas station and removed the key from the ignition and waited five minutes. I started the car and everything functioned normally on the drive to my home.
Regardless of what the problem is I'm taking her in to the dealership because she's still under warranty but any ideas to what the problem is are greatly appreciated.
Sorry the post is so long.
BTW, I am searching too.
Thanks to all
Last edited by Stevensfalcons8; Jun 29, 2008 at 01:25 AM. Reason: Clarification
The car:
2004 Rx8 with 42500 miles, still running factory plugs because dealer tech said they didn't need to be replaced until 60000, in his words, "They're platinum tipped"
Car has been into the shop at least ten times in the past year for all kinds of various evap leaks, bad exhaust valves, etc.
Has been reflashed with MSP16
2004 Rx8 with 42500 miles, still running factory plugs because dealer tech said they didn't need to be replaced until 60000, in his words, "They're platinum tipped"
Car has been into the shop at least ten times in the past year for all kinds of various evap leaks, bad exhaust valves, etc.
Has been reflashed with MSP16
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check ur intake if its lose ...if u r just rolling on neutral , sometimes ...the intake didnt get air coz its at 1K.....so it just goes down and shuts off ...happened to me and i realized the intake was lose....
im guessing it is the same for u but might be different ~ no harm checking ..
im guessing it is the same for u but might be different ~ no harm checking ..
Hello everyone, I am having a small crisis with my 8 and need a little help.
The car:
2004 Rx8 with 42500 miles, still running factory plugs because dealer tech said they didn't need to be replaced until 60000, in his words, "They're platinum tipped"
Thanks to all
The car:
2004 Rx8 with 42500 miles, still running factory plugs because dealer tech said they didn't need to be replaced until 60000, in his words, "They're platinum tipped"
Thanks to all
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Your tech told you that the plugs didn't need to be replaced until 60,000 miles because they were platinum tipped?
There is more than one thing in the above statement that should lead to factory replacement of your tech.
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From: San Antonio, Tx.
Your tech told you that the plugs didn't need to be replaced until 60,000 miles because they were platinum tipped?
There is more than one thing in the above statement that should lead to factory replacement of your tech.
There is more than one thing in the above statement that should lead to factory replacement of your tech.
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