How to clear a Mazda RX 8 engine failure?
To clear your car try pushing the gas peddle to the floor (this will shut off the fuel injectors) and crank the car for six seconds. Try this 2 or 4 times waiting in between and always press the gas to the floor or you’ll just make the flooding worst. Now try starting the car normally with foot off the gas.
What kind of car is an automatic RX8?
Have an automatic RX8 which I purchased about 4 weeks ago. Tried to start car tonight after not using for 2 days. Car started and stalled after a couple of seconds. Then would not start again. Very upsetting considering the car has only 1500 miles. I am waiting now for roadside assistance. Will post results later.
How many horsepower does a Mazda RX-8 have?
However, if Mazda is really considering a new RX-7, keeping the RX-8’s output roughly where it is (maybe just get back to 250-260 hp range) is smart as to not have the two models come too close in terms of “the numbers.” If the RX-7 is going to compete, I think it needs to push the 300 envelope.
Are there any problems with the Mazda RX 8?
It’s either not very popular or it’s very, very good. Although the 2004 Mazda RX-8 has the most overall complaints, we rate the 2007 model year as worse because of other possible factors such as higher repair cost or more problems at lower mileage. The most-reported problem is also with the 2004 Mazda RX-8 for engine failure.
What to do if your Mazda RX8 engine is stalling?
Advisor asked the owner to have the engine diagnose. Results mechanic recommend to replace CAM SENSOR, stating has a high resistance when the engine is warm causing stalling, so mechanic replace the CAM SENSOR costing $773.47 for parts and labor.” “This is the 3rd engine they are wanting to put into the car for the same engine failure problem.
When did I buy my first Mazda RX8?
Come on you die hards out there…The first of you to buy this car had to be 3rd gen folks…I still own a 3rd Gen RX7, 1993 with 82,000 miles. I absolutely love the car and may never part with it, no matter how much time it spends in the shop, but my experiences with it being a first year car will probably cause me to wait until year 2 of the RX8.
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.