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.
Why does my Mazda RX 8 have a rough idle?
While there are a variety of reasons your Mazda RX-8 has a rough idle, the most common 3 are a vacuum leak, an issue with the spark plugs, or a problem with the ignition coil.
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.
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.
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.
While there are a variety of reasons your Mazda RX-8 has a rough idle, the most common 3 are a vacuum leak, an issue with the spark plugs, or a problem with the ignition coil.
(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.
(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 is my Mazda RX 8 engine overheating?
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.