I think I'm either going to go insane...
#1
Rockie Mountain Newbie
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I think I'm either going to go insane...
Or I'm going to buy some common parts just so that when i see someone post an issue complaining about certain problems, and they are here in Colorado, I'll offer to bring those parts, install them on their car, and see if their problem then goes away.
That way, they will know the answer, and not have to ask questions and make random guesses for days on end.
I'm thinking of a full set of coils, spark plugs, and ignition wires as just a simple start. Convertor issues are discovered simply by dropping it and looking inside, so no need to score one from a junkyard.
What else should I add to the pile of parts for this kind of troubleshooting?
BC.
That way, they will know the answer, and not have to ask questions and make random guesses for days on end.
I'm thinking of a full set of coils, spark plugs, and ignition wires as just a simple start. Convertor issues are discovered simply by dropping it and looking inside, so no need to score one from a junkyard.
What else should I add to the pile of parts for this kind of troubleshooting?
BC.
#4
I am THAT guy
iTrader: (1)
agreed on being over the top however it is a very kind gesture.
My suggestions:
* Rx8 workshop manual
* Code reader is EXTREMELY important if you're gonna try and help people trouble shoot serious issues. If someone gets a CEL, you can pull the code n' have a good starting point.
* Multimeter - great for checking voltage. I know it helped me when i took apart my audio system to find a bad ground.
* Fuses- bad grounds can lead to blow outs. Once you track down your electrical demons, it's a good thing to have a bunch of spares. Super cheap to buy in bulk too.
* Gromets - i swear approximately half of our car is held together by these little things.
* Low profile hydro jack - unless you're helping someone who is hellaflush, this will save a lot of time n' work on most applications.
My suggestions:
* Rx8 workshop manual
* Code reader is EXTREMELY important if you're gonna try and help people trouble shoot serious issues. If someone gets a CEL, you can pull the code n' have a good starting point.
* Multimeter - great for checking voltage. I know it helped me when i took apart my audio system to find a bad ground.
* Fuses- bad grounds can lead to blow outs. Once you track down your electrical demons, it's a good thing to have a bunch of spares. Super cheap to buy in bulk too.
* Gromets - i swear approximately half of our car is held together by these little things.
* Low profile hydro jack - unless you're helping someone who is hellaflush, this will save a lot of time n' work on most applications.
#5
Living In The Past
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A couple of options come to mind:
A. Tell them to screw off.
B. Get a business license and charge them for your time.
3. Buy them a beer and tell them that rotaries aren't for the squeamish.
I'll just keep going to the dealership until my extended warranty expires.
Then I'll be calling YOU.
A. Tell them to screw off.
B. Get a business license and charge them for your time.
3. Buy them a beer and tell them that rotaries aren't for the squeamish.
I'll just keep going to the dealership until my extended warranty expires.
Then I'll be calling YOU.
#7
Registered
iTrader: (2)
A compression tester may answer a lot of questions too:
http://rotarydiagnostics.com/
or
http://www.twistedrotors.com/
http://rotarydiagnostics.com/
or
http://www.twistedrotors.com/
#8
No respecter of malarkey
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$15 tester for coils and wire, no moving parts
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-testing-all-rx-8-coils-gm-ls2-yukon-coils-sparkplug-wires-222641/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-testing-all-rx-8-coils-gm-ls2-yukon-coils-sparkplug-wires-222641/
#10
Rockie Mountain Newbie
Thread Starter
Bringing my old post back to life.
Picked up new coils, plugs and wires to swap out the OEM bits on my car at the 20k mile mark, so I have the old parts packed up nice and neat in my garage ready for testing on locals cars.
So, if you have a used RX-8, and live in the Denver, CO region, or even a bit further away, and you want to see if your ignition system is the source of your cars issues, feel free to drop me a line, and we can swap my still good coils and wires onto your car to see if there's an improvement.
BC.
Picked up new coils, plugs and wires to swap out the OEM bits on my car at the 20k mile mark, so I have the old parts packed up nice and neat in my garage ready for testing on locals cars.
So, if you have a used RX-8, and live in the Denver, CO region, or even a bit further away, and you want to see if your ignition system is the source of your cars issues, feel free to drop me a line, and we can swap my still good coils and wires onto your car to see if there's an improvement.
BC.
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