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#1
Help!!!
I recently bought a used Automatic 2005 RX8 with 132,000miles. At first it had issues with it turning over but after upgrading the OEM starter to the new 2kw one as well as changing the battery it started up better but still hesitates a bit. My main issue I've found is that when I an on the highway and try to get past 70mph (or go into 4th gear) the car kinda gives in on me and just drops sometimes down to 40mph and just kinda putters along, any tips or ideas as to what I could do to fix it.
Last edited by TheRealRX8; 03-06-2022 at 07:06 AM.
#2
Sounds like it’s more of an engine issue then transmission related. When was the ignition system replaced? Engine last rebuilt? Fuel pump still good?
Worst case it’s low compression. It’s probably more ignition/ fuel pump related. Could even be a clogged air filter.
damm rotaries are so sensitive.
Worst case it’s low compression. It’s probably more ignition/ fuel pump related. Could even be a clogged air filter.
damm rotaries are so sensitive.
#3
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I recently bought a used Automatic 2005 RX8 with 132,000miles. At first it had issues with it turning over but after upgrading the OEM starter to the new 2kw one as well as changing the battery it started up better but still hesitates a bit. My main issue I've found is that when I an on the highway and try to get past 70mph (or go into 4th gear) the car kinda gives in on me and just drops sometimes down to 40mph and just kinda putters along, any tips or ideas as to what I could do to fix it.
When hot does your issue happen at higher rpm? By putter is it like a limp mode for a while then can climb?
I cant speak for any potential auto trans issues.
#4
Thats pretty high mileage for an original motor. Generally the first sign of low compression would be hot start issues. Potentially the fuel pump is having issues.
When hot does your issue happen at higher rpm? By putter is it like a limp mode for a while then can climb?
I cant speak for any potential auto trans issues.
When hot does your issue happen at higher rpm? By putter is it like a limp mode for a while then can climb?
I cant speak for any potential auto trans issues.
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