Hot start problem - compression is (hopefully) OK
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Hot start problem - compression is (hopefully) OK
Hi,
I read a couple of threads about hot start problem. I wonder if any more experienced owner can confirm or provide more information to this.
My problems with hot-starting started like 3 months ago. First I thought the problem is low compresion, the engine has 118k km (approx. 74k miles), so I thought I am screwed up with no other option than doing rebuild.
I came to the Mazda dealership to do the compression test and it came out OK.
The values are:
Rotor 1: 732/749/766 KPa @ 218 rpm
Rotor 2: 775/780/766 KPa @ 216 rpm
34.6 KPa max. rotor 1 - min. rotor 1
13.8 KPa max. rotor 1 - max. rotor 1
13.8 KPa max. rotor 2 - min. rotor 2
My RX-8 is 2004, 6speed MT, stronger engine, European version if that matters some.
From what I read, the problem may be solved with new starter. They replaced the spark-plugs, thay were carbonised or something, but the problem persists. As far as I know, the starter is still the original one, so I think (hope) it is the merit of the problem - that it is too worn-out to generate enough rpm?
Are the values of compression test poor/good/fine/superb? The guys in Mazda told me these are next to ideal numbers.
Where should I start with solving my problem? It is quite annoying to kill the engine, return to car and have to wait for up to an hour to start it again. Once I got stuck for 15 minutes in the busy crossroad after killing the engine incidentally, not a pleasant experience at all :-o
Any suggestion well appreciated.
Thank you,
Peter
I read a couple of threads about hot start problem. I wonder if any more experienced owner can confirm or provide more information to this.
My problems with hot-starting started like 3 months ago. First I thought the problem is low compresion, the engine has 118k km (approx. 74k miles), so I thought I am screwed up with no other option than doing rebuild.
I came to the Mazda dealership to do the compression test and it came out OK.
The values are:
Rotor 1: 732/749/766 KPa @ 218 rpm
Rotor 2: 775/780/766 KPa @ 216 rpm
34.6 KPa max. rotor 1 - min. rotor 1
13.8 KPa max. rotor 1 - max. rotor 1
13.8 KPa max. rotor 2 - min. rotor 2
My RX-8 is 2004, 6speed MT, stronger engine, European version if that matters some.
From what I read, the problem may be solved with new starter. They replaced the spark-plugs, thay were carbonised or something, but the problem persists. As far as I know, the starter is still the original one, so I think (hope) it is the merit of the problem - that it is too worn-out to generate enough rpm?
Are the values of compression test poor/good/fine/superb? The guys in Mazda told me these are next to ideal numbers.
Where should I start with solving my problem? It is quite annoying to kill the engine, return to car and have to wait for up to an hour to start it again. Once I got stuck for 15 minutes in the busy crossroad after killing the engine incidentally, not a pleasant experience at all :-o
Any suggestion well appreciated.
Thank you,
Peter
#2
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If you like you can check your values here.
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...2/#post4533734
Never heard of a stronger European model engine.
The starter from the SII models is a direct fit in the SI models and is by far a way better/quicker starter motor. IMO
When is the last time you changed the Coils?
I would start with that ... but the upgraded starter is awesome.
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...2/#post4533734
Never heard of a stronger European model engine.
The starter from the SII models is a direct fit in the SI models and is by far a way better/quicker starter motor. IMO
When is the last time you changed the Coils?
I would start with that ... but the upgraded starter is awesome.
#4
If you like you can check your values here.
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...2/#post4533734
Never heard of a stronger European model engine.
The starter from the SII models is a direct fit in the SI models and is by far a way better/quicker starter motor. IMO
When is the last time you changed the Coils?
I would start with that ... but the upgraded starter is awesome.
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...2/#post4533734
Never heard of a stronger European model engine.
The starter from the SII models is a direct fit in the SI models and is by far a way better/quicker starter motor. IMO
When is the last time you changed the Coils?
I would start with that ... but the upgraded starter is awesome.
Guys, what starter exactly is this SII? Does it have the part nr or something? I will ask the dealership here if they have it and how much it costs.
Appreciate your help!
#5
Scrappy
iTrader: (1)
Ooh, I get it. You mean to say you have an EUDM 6 port 6mt.
If you could are that new your right in thinking they're probably fine, unless you've put like 50k miles on it since then. Here's a link to a pretty detailed starter change thread.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-...ummies-189410/
If you could are that new your right in thinking they're probably fine, unless you've put like 50k miles on it since then. Here's a link to a pretty detailed starter change thread.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-...ummies-189410/
#6
Guys,
thank you for your advice. I am looking into option to change the starter. The original Mazda version with better rpm performance costs here 400 USD. Should I go for it or should I try to buy somewhere some cheaper one?
I don't want to spare a couple of dollars at the expense of quality, but at the same time I don't want to overpay too much.
Anything you would recommend that is reliable (direct link)?
thank you for your advice. I am looking into option to change the starter. The original Mazda version with better rpm performance costs here 400 USD. Should I go for it or should I try to buy somewhere some cheaper one?
I don't want to spare a couple of dollars at the expense of quality, but at the same time I don't want to overpay too much.
Anything you would recommend that is reliable (direct link)?
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