New rx8 owner
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New rx8 owner
Hi everyone! my name is Leif and I just came into possession of a 2005 rx8. so far she doesn’t run but I hope to get her there some day! just wanted to say hello.
p.s. where do I ask questions?
p.s. where do I ask questions?
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welcome. btw its blowed up mane, ya digz? lol
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Its the base model 4 port rx8 I belive, equipped with a 6-speed manual. I bought for about $400 with no knowledge of its condition, besides the fact it ran a year ago. The interior is incredibly clean but the mechanical is unknown. Previous owner lost the key so I had it re keyed and programmed. I did this so I could get rid of the hot wire start they had set up. It would crank hot wired. but now it won’t crank with the key… any idea why?
Also it wouldnt start just crank, but that’s a different can of worms.
Also it wouldnt start just crank, but that’s a different can of worms.
Last edited by Leify; 09-01-2022 at 01:27 PM.
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4 ports in america are a 4spd auto or in europe/japan the 4 ports also came with a 5spd manual. all m/t 8s are 6port engines. all 8s regardless of trans 06+ are 6 port motors
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It is a 2005, again not sure of the exact engine designation. All I know is it’s a 13b, all my research pointed to it being a 4 port. good to know I could be wrong.
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can you post a pic of the upper intake manifold? the black plastic part on top of the engine?
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You gonna eat that?
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Its the base model 4 port rx8 I belive, equipped with a 6-speed manual. I bought for about $400 with no knowledge of its condition, besides the fact it ran a year ago. The interior is incredibly clean but the mechanical is unknown. Previous owner lost the key so I had it re keyed and programmed. I did this so I could get rid of the hot wire start they had set up. It would crank hot wired. but now it won’t crank with the key… any idea why?
Also it wouldnt start just crank, but that’s a different can of worms.
Also it wouldnt start just crank, but that’s a different can of worms.
It won't crank with a reprogrammed key?
Did the dealer reprogram it?
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yep def a 6port engine
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If you plan on keeping it you're going to have to learn to troubleshoot problems.
If you have no crank, start with testing the battery, connections and starter.
Resist the temptation to start changing parts.
You can quickly spend $1k and still be where you started.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tro...t-here-222584/
#22
Well, you paid $400 for a high maintenance car.
If you plan on keeping it you're going to have to learn to troubleshoot problems.
If you have no crank, start with testing the battery, connections and starter.
Resist the temptation to start changing parts.
You can quickly spend $1k and still be where you started.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tro...t-here-222584/
If you plan on keeping it you're going to have to learn to troubleshoot problems.
If you have no crank, start with testing the battery, connections and starter.
Resist the temptation to start changing parts.
You can quickly spend $1k and still be where you started.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tro...t-here-222584/
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Does the dash light up when you turn the key?
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