Why does my Mazda RX8 not start up?
by Darla Ferrara. 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.
What should I do if my Mazda RX8 floods?
Wait at least three seconds before trying again. Warming the engine prior to turning it off will help prevent future flooding. Once the engine starts, let it run to make sure the engine has warmed before turning it off.
What causes a Mazda RX8 rotary engine to saturate?
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.
What should I do if my Mazda RX-8 stall?
Try puting your car in neutral at the light – the vibration should stop or be barely noticeable. Mazda had a regional rep come out to look at my car, and his solution was to give me my 7th set of motor mounts. The vibration was a little better for about 10 feet, then it was back and worse than ever.
by Darla Ferrara. 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.
Why does my RX8 not start after a hot soak?
RX8 No Start & Hard to Start when Hot soak. This RX8 came into our shop for diagnosing no start when it is hot. When you drive for a while and turn off the engine, then if you try to restart after a short period, it refuses to restart (cranks ok). After at least fifteen minutes to half an a hour wait the car will start.
Wait at least three seconds before trying again. Warming the engine prior to turning it off will help prevent future flooding. Once the engine starts, let it run to make sure the engine has warmed before turning it off.
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.
What to do if your Mazda RX-8 won’t start?
If the lights anywhere in your car are not turning on, your battery may be dead. Check to see if you can start your engine. If the engine turns on then your battery should be working properly. However, if the engine will not start, refer to the Car Cranks But Won’t Start .
What causes a Mazda RX-8 engine to turn red?
As a catalytic converter gets old it begins to clog. This will keep the hot exhaust gasses in the engine, which along with decreasing power, also can lead to engine overheating. A failing catalytic converter can, but not necessarily, glow red after a hard drive.
Why does my Mazda RX-8 stall at lights?
My car also “stumbles” from time to time when I put it back in gear from neutral at a light. Try puting your car in neutral at the light – the vibration should stop or be barely noticeable. Mazda had a regional rep come out to look at my car, and his solution was to give me my 7th set of motor mounts.
When did the Mazda RX-8 come out?
This category covers 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Mazda RX-8 Troubleshooting models. Your guide to finding the problems with your Mazda RX-8 so you can effectively and efficiently resolve them.
Try puting your car in neutral at the light – the vibration should stop or be barely noticeable. Mazda had a regional rep come out to look at my car, and his solution was to give me my 7th set of motor mounts. The vibration was a little better for about 10 feet, then it was back and worse than ever.
What should I do if my Mazda RX8 wont start?
You can verify you ignition system is ok by checking for spark at the plug while a friend crank the engine. Click here for the engine de-flooding procedure to regain compression and get you back on the road. Basically what you are doing is adding ATF or OIL to the two side ports of the intake manifold (1/2 qt per port).
Can you put ATF in a Mazda RX8?
Yes ATF works good. Yes, do not just start the engine and move car 20 feet and shut off. You need to get the engine warm or hold at 4-5K rpms before shutting off. I put oil in one intake port. could not get the cap off the rear one so I put oil in the lead spark plug holes as the manual said.
Is there a recall on a Mazda RX8?
If you have a problem with your ignition system, (no spark) that would not be covered. The recall is for warranty extension from, 5yrs 50K to 8yrs 100K, if the engine has lack of power, stalling, low compression and may not be related to your concern.
Where are the fuel lines on a Mazda RX8?
There is no fuel lines on the engine. The fuel lines run up the body under the drivers and connect to plastic fuel lines next to the barke master cylinder. The have a red and blue collar on them. Either way, drilling will not harm anything.
When did the Mazda RX8 rotary engine come out?
Mazda introduced the RX-8 in 2003 and put that rotary engine back into circulation within the car market once again. Buyers purchased this compact, cute and stylish family coupe Rx8, with details such as rear-hinged back doors and sleek bodywork.
How do you warm up a Mazda RX8 engine?
You need to warm up the engine slowly, stay in low revs depending on outside temperature for at least 20 minutes. Beware you need to warm up the oil, and the gauge on your dash is the water temperature, which heats up a lot faster! After that, drive it like you stole it.
Mazda introduced the RX-8 in 2003 and put that rotary engine back into circulation within the car market once again. Buyers purchased this compact, cute and stylish family coupe Rx8, with details such as rear-hinged back doors and sleek bodywork.
You need to warm up the engine slowly, stay in low revs depending on outside temperature for at least 20 minutes. Beware you need to warm up the oil, and the gauge on your dash is the water temperature, which heats up a lot faster! After that, drive it like you stole it.