I went to turn on my car today and it just keeps cranking it wont turn over or start. The battery cant be dead bc all the lights work anyone have any idea what i should do??

 

When was the last time you started your car and how long did it run? More info on car please,miles,year,transmission,has it ever been flooded before which might be your problem, if it did not get warmed up on last start.

 

And.......just because your lights will work does not mean you have enough cranking amps. But I too will bet you flooded it.

 

Chekc your spark plugs /wires

 

ya i started it up today to move it then turned it off right after when about 3 hours later i when to get in it and wouldnt start

 

i just took out the plugs and wiped them off and it still didnt start idn what to do

 

You flooded your 8 https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/engine-flooding-info-questions-17498/
Can you push start the car?

 

Did you try putting the gas pedal all the way to the floor and cranking it for 10 or so seconds and then try and start it?

 

that doesnt sound like a good idea does it work?

 

If it wasn't a good idea, why is it in YOUR MANUAL?

S

 

I think he means my push starting idea, I have never flooded my 8 but others claim this works https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/push-starting-mt-rx8-111961/

 

i just need to know how to unflood my motor should i just let it sit for a few days or what?

 

You were giving two ways to De-flood your 8 plus an link with over 4 years of posts on the subject. Letting it sit will not fix it.

 

Of those two let us know which one got you going or call your dealer.

 

Do you even know that your car doesn't have pistons?

 

Oh look! It's the same guy that wrote:

"Need To run 13's how??
I need my RX8 to run in the 13's in the quarter mile i was wondering what i need, dont want to tubo or supercharger it tho."

Crack me up...

 

Ouch!

Just searched his previous posts - he's '0' out of '18' so far......

S

 

Okay, so we've(or you all) have given him ways to try and start it....which most of us already know, so let's back off the guy and see if he can get it started. No reason to berate him further at this point. Then we can sit back and watch him blow up the motor and all jump back in........agreed?

 

Walnut Waffles With Blueberry Sauce
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup coarsely ground toasted walnuts
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 egg whites
2 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 recipe Blueberry Sauce

Instructions:
1. Stir together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, walnuts, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl, and then beat the egg whites with an electric mixer on medium speed in a large bowl until very foamy.
2. Stir in buttermilk and oil, and then gradually add flour mixture, beating by hand until the mixture is smooth.
3. Lightly grease a square or round waffle maker, and preheat the waffle maker.
4. Pour 1 cup of the batter (for square waffle baker) or 2/3 cup of the batter (for round waffle baker) onto grids, and then close lid quickly (do not open lid until waffle is done. Bake according to manufacturer’s directions.
5. When done, use a fork to lift waffle off grids, and then repeat with reaming batter. Serve waffles warm with Blueberry Sauce.
Blueberry Sauce:
1. Combine 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup white grape juice, and 1 tablespoon honey in a medium saucepan.
2. Heat just until bubbles form around edges, and then cool slightly.
3. Transfer to a blender, and then cover and blend until smooth.
4. Transfer sauce to a serving bowl, and stir in 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries.
Great for a Sunday breakfast!

 

Meanwhile.....we can all have Walnut Waffles With Blueberry Sauce!

 

Try other suggestions if no start still..
1. Pull Plugs
2. Crank motor with plugs out and fuel pump fuse out till all gas shoots out
3. Clean plugs
4. Put plugs and fuse back in
5. Turn Key
6. Zoom Zoom...(Hopefully)

Old school.....treat it just like when the old 2-stroke bike used to flood

 

That is always the fun way to start a car, just make sure it is not in first gear when you do it, or you will be in for some whip lash.

Thanks for the recipe, gives me an idea!

 

Doesn't the 8 run like a high 14 or low 15 sec quartermile?

 

put a potato in ur exhaust and then let it warm up and then VOILAAA baked potato!

or call up the dealershit.

 

good job **** boy.