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Old 10-12-2006 | 08:09 PM
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Question Flooded rx-8 what should I do ?

I left it parked for a month,battery died tried to use a different battery,didn't start. what should I do?
Old 10-12-2006 | 08:14 PM
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get it towed to a dealership to get it de-flooded. you probably dont have the means to do it your self. good luck
im not sure but i think if you call mazda they are supposed to tow it for free
Old 10-12-2006 | 08:18 PM
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Stop posting the same question over and over for starters

You flooded the car. Dont flood the forum
Old 10-12-2006 | 08:27 PM
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please dont flame him, hes new and hes just looking for some help. flooded engine can be a dunting and stressful situation, cut him some slack
Old 10-12-2006 | 08:32 PM
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I tried it this morning w/o jumper cable,didn't work.I went to work came back tried a new battery just in case. Do I flood the thread ? sorry I won't ask again tnx anyways.
Old 10-12-2006 | 08:34 PM
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Best option is to have it towed to dealer.
Old 10-12-2006 | 08:36 PM
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I already called the roadside assistance tnx for your suggestions sir!
Old 10-14-2006 | 01:48 AM
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I own a 2006 MX-5

Give me your engine, thats the best advice i could give
Old 10-14-2006 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Trekk
Stop posting the same question over and over for starters

You flooded the car. Dont flood the forum
Old 10-14-2006 | 09:57 AM
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Just a dumb question://

Why would the engine flood for just letting it sit for a month?
I thought flooding was due to shutting off the engine while cold and excess fuel doesn't clear the chambers.????
Old 10-14-2006 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by puch96
Just a dumb question://

Why would the engine flood for just letting it sit for a month?
I thought flooding was due to shutting off the engine while cold and excess fuel doesn't clear the chambers.????
It wouldnt flood if it sat. he mustve done something wrong the last time it started.
Old 10-14-2006 | 03:44 PM
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Try this charge the battery or replace it. Then press the gas pedal ALL the way to the floor and hold it turn the key and hold it until it starts. By flooring it it cuts off the fuel delivery to the motor and will turn over burning off the fuel ans may start but it will run rough and blow some smoke out afterwards.
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