How do you start a RX-8?

How do you start a RX-8?

Starting Procedure

1. With the ignition off, press the accelerator pedal to the floor and hold.
2. Turn key to start the engine, keeping the pedal to the floor.
3. If the engine starts, release pedal to avoid over-revving the engine.
4. If the engine does not start, continue to hold key in the start position for 8 seconds.

What should I do if my car won’t start after unflooding?

DO NOT pump the gas pedal at any time while cranking the engine. If the vehicle doesn’t start within 5 seconds of cranking it’s probably not going to start without unflooding. If car is heavily flooded, spark plug replacement and oil changing may be required.

Why does my car RX-7 won’t start?

My car has been sitting for a long time and won’t start. The RX-7 (especially 1986 and newer) is well known for flooding problems. One of the most common is caused by a “short start” condition. The “short start” is when someone starts the vehicle and turns it off before it is allowed to reach full operating temperature.

Do you have to unflood a rotary RX-7?

You will have to actively unflood the vehicle. RX-7’s WILL NOT unflood themselves, even if allowed to sit for long periods of time. DO NOT pump the gas pedal at any time while cranking the engine. If the vehicle doesn’t start within 5 seconds of cranking it’s probably not going to start without unflooding.

What to do if your rotary engine is deflooding?

You would want to disconnect the secondary air pump to stop it running. Ideally connect the car via jump leads to a second running vehicle. Jump in the car and press both the clutch then the throttle all the way down to the floor. Depressing the clutch will remove a little extra load from the engine meaning it will crank slightly faster.

What causes a flooded Mazda RX8 to not start?

How to Start a Flooded Mazda RX8. The rotary engine of a Mazda RX8 tends to saturate easily if the car turns off before the engine warms. Flooding the cylinders by injecting excessive fuel into the combustion chamber causes the fuel/air ratio to become disproportionate. When this happens, ignition cannot occur, and the engine cannot start.

You would want to disconnect the secondary air pump to stop it running. Ideally connect the car via jump leads to a second running vehicle. Jump in the car and press both the clutch then the throttle all the way down to the floor. Depressing the clutch will remove a little extra load from the engine meaning it will crank slightly faster.

My car has been sitting for a long time and won’t start. The RX-7 (especially 1986 and newer) is well known for flooding problems. One of the most common is caused by a “short start” condition. The “short start” is when someone starts the vehicle and turns it off before it is allowed to reach full operating temperature.

DO NOT pump the gas pedal at any time while cranking the engine. If the vehicle doesn’t start within 5 seconds of cranking it’s probably not going to start without unflooding. If car is heavily flooded, spark plug replacement and oil changing may be required.