Why is my Rx8 running rich?
if your air filter is clogged or dirty then you will run rich. Other causes could be weak coils or worn O2 sensors. These are just the major causes and there are other minor issues such as exhaust leaks, etc.
What should an Rx8 idle at?
Your stock maps have the idle set to go no lower than 750. If it starts dipping below that, I would look at vacuum solenoids and ignition system.
How does the Mazda RX8 Renesis engine work?
(See NO.8 ENGINE RUNS ROUGH/ROLLING IDLE .) 9 Fast idle/runs on The engine speed continues at fast idle after warm-up. The engine runs after the ignition switch is turned off.
How to troubleshoot an RX8 rotary engine?
(w) RX8-Engine Troubleshooting Page 2 Inspection Method for Sensor Connectors or Wires 1. Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off). NOTE: If the engine starts and runs, perform the following steps at idle. 3. Access the PIDs for the switch you are inspecting.
Why does my rotary engine not start at idle?
(See NO.5 ENGINE STALLS-AFTE START/AT IDLE .) 6 Cranks normally but will not start The starter cranks engine at normal speed but the engine will not run. (See NO.6 CRANKS NORMALLY BUT WILL NOT START .) 7 Slow return to idle The engine takes more time than normal to return to idle speed.
How to troubleshoot a Mazda RX-8 engine problem?
The easiest way to solve this problem is by replacing the battery with a new one, please look at Battery Replacement Guide. The RX-8 engine runs very rich when it is first started, meaning as it warms up it it has a higher then normal amount of fuel in the engine.
Where does the oil go in a Mazda RX-8?
For help rotating tires please check out the Tire Rotation Guide. Engine oil in the RX-8 lubricates the moving parts of the engine, but is also injected into the rotary compression chambers to provide lubrication for the apex seals. As you drive the car the oil picks up impurities in the engine and can lose some of its lubricating properties.
What causes carbon deposit in Mazda RX-8?
The RX-8 has a rotary engine which requires apex and side seals to seal off the “combustion chambers” within the engine. As the car is driven these seals will eventually wear down, and carbon deposit is can form on the side of the engine causing leakage between the combustion chambers and changing engine geometry.
What causes wheel replacement signal on Mazda RX-8?
It also could be a sensor malfunction, a wire loose, or some other minute detail that is upsetting the complex computer of the Mazda RX-8. If you have installed aftermarket wheels with different sizes front to rear, that may cause a false sensor signal to the ECU, please look at Wheel Replacement guide.