Help with interceptor on New to Me rx8
10-25-2006, 05:01 PM
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Help with interceptor on New to Me rx8
I recently purchased a 2004 RX8 with 12000 miles and the following mods
Greddy T618Z turbo with internal wastegate
Mazdasport Interceptor X Engine Management System
Greddy Front Mount Intercooler
Greddy Type RS Blow off Valve
Greddy 60 MM Boost Gauge
Greddy 60 MM Turbo Temperature Gauge
Greddy 60 MM Oil Pressure Gauge
Unorthodox Racing Ultra Series Pulley Set
Fujitsubo Legalis Exhaust
Exedy 6 Puck Clutch
Exedy Lightened Flywheel
The vehicle came from NY and is now in TN. The vehicle sat for almost 3 weeks waiting for the freight company to ship it. When it arrived the battery was dead. When I received the car it was immediately running rich and rough. Stalled a few times also. It has been driven approx. 6 miles since it arrived and has idled in the garage for a few minutes.
Also the turbo warning light on the gauge is flashing constantly
I am not sure were to go from here in trying to determine where my problem lies. I am probably worse than a novice at this and need basic guidance on what to do to start narrowing down where the problem is. My initial thinking was the battery ran down and the ECU lost something.
Someone also told me to disconnect the neg battery post for a minute, however have not done anything yet. Ideas???
Greddy T618Z turbo with internal wastegate
Mazdasport Interceptor X Engine Management System
Greddy Front Mount Intercooler
Greddy Type RS Blow off Valve
Greddy 60 MM Boost Gauge
Greddy 60 MM Turbo Temperature Gauge
Greddy 60 MM Oil Pressure Gauge
Unorthodox Racing Ultra Series Pulley Set
Fujitsubo Legalis Exhaust
Exedy 6 Puck Clutch
Exedy Lightened Flywheel
The vehicle came from NY and is now in TN. The vehicle sat for almost 3 weeks waiting for the freight company to ship it. When it arrived the battery was dead. When I received the car it was immediately running rich and rough. Stalled a few times also. It has been driven approx. 6 miles since it arrived and has idled in the garage for a few minutes.
Also the turbo warning light on the gauge is flashing constantly
I am not sure were to go from here in trying to determine where my problem lies. I am probably worse than a novice at this and need basic guidance on what to do to start narrowing down where the problem is. My initial thinking was the battery ran down and the ECU lost something.
Someone also told me to disconnect the neg battery post for a minute, however have not done anything yet. Ideas???
10-26-2006, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by hifiguy2k2
When I received the car it was immediately running rich and rough. Stalled a few times also. It has been driven approx. 6 miles since it arrived and has idled in the garage for a few minutes.
I would suggest calling the owner to see if he altered the base map that came with the car.
What octane gas do you have readily available in TN?
Just a start
-hS
10-27-2006, 07:51 PM
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I have had a turbo 7 before, however that doesn't really mean much. I am about as green as they come. 93 octane is readily available. Accoding to the owner the car ran fine when it went on the hauler and it magically didn't run right when it came off. Thanks for the answers so far
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