jloya

I have a 2004 rx-8 that is having problems right now it idle's down when driving hard to start sometimes, when coming to a stop car shuts off or seems like it wants to. Wanted to know if anybody has had any problems similiar to this

DOMINION

When was the last time you had your car serviced and is it still under warrenty?
Also try searching and your posting in the wrong Threads

jloya

Never really posted anything so dnt know where to put them and No car is not under warrenty

DOMINION

Got ya. Well tons of 8's have had this prob and it seams like the good old mazda dealer flash dos the trick.

llzjayarzll

that happens to my friends car. when hes at a stoplight it stalls, hes going in for the engine replacement very soon.

totaleclipse

iTrader: (1)

I have had almost the same problem a few week ago. 2 main things.
a. my battery were pretty much in its last day. The 8s take a lot of juice to start. New battery fix the issue.
b. when it want to stall when you come to a stop after driving hard or with the ac on for a long distance. It's because of heat. I took the seal near the top section of the hood off and it seem to solve my problem.
hope this help.

DOMINION

I took the seal near the top of the hood off too and put some rubber furniture sliders on with a screw and nut under it to hold it that I found at homedepot and this mod helped too
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-throttle-body-bypass-mod-36389/page7/

Razz1

Ja, check your battery. Check for a loose plug wire.

DOMINION

Or it might be a dead fish under there some where right Razz?

snowflakes

iTrader: (4)

Im having the same problem too... everytime i come to a light and slow down the car shuts off on me no matter what gear im in..* im guessing its my alternator bet that needs to be tightened or something...not shure? and also i never got this reflash, what does this reflash do?

jloya

i have no idea what a reflash is either!