wyldechild

Hey guys, need your help once again. So as of now, the cars been doing great. Changed the plugs last weekend and ran even better. About to do a bunch of maintenance this week to get him running like new. So my problem is... just today he started blinking the check engine light; however, it went away after a few short blinks. Then, later after work around 10pm during a 10 mile trip back home the light comes on again but stays lit this time. As far as I know, I can't tell what could be wrong from inspecting the engine so I was hoping if you guys had any advice or suggestions or should I stop being lazy and pick up some OBD software and see whats up. Everything helps so just point me in the right direction and I'd really appreciate it. Thanks a lot guys

DarkLord7854

Most likely your best bet is just to go get the code read.. If I recall there's a few places that do it for free.

Spinning Sushi

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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=rx8+cel+blinks

Jon316G

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Yes... take it to Autozone and get the DTC code read and post what it is.

DarkLord7854

^ Or just Google it when you have the code

Spinning Sushi

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I guess I'll be nice... the blinking CEL you got are most likely due to misfires. Now, go and Google RX8+Misfires.

Aseras

check and make sure you got your plug wires on nice and tight.

Vlaze

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I'd just think like the Penguins in the Madagascar movies and break the light or put duct tape over it, problem solved.

wyldechild

Ya, I like the penguins solution lol but I'll take off the tire and get in there to check if I put the ignition wires on tight too. I think I'm going to go and pick up OBD CAN scan software too from OBDCOM.com just so I have it for all my cars for future reference. Also, while I have your attention... do you guys recommend the OEM ignition wires or could I just pick up some performance ones at my local shop? same goes for ignition coils? Thanks guys!

Lebren

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let us know what you find!

Spinning Sushi

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OEM is fine but if you go aftermarket, don't just pick up any random "performance" wires, some, if not most, are not suitable for the 8.

wyldechild

I was thinking picking up some NGK wires... do you have any suggestions?

dozer

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you should go with the racing beat wires

Spinning Sushi

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Don't use NGK plug wires. NGK spark plugs are fine though.

dozer

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ONLY use NGK spark plugs