Is the Rx8 supposed to start like this?
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Is the Rx8 supposed to start like this?
my car doesnt have any problems starting, but it takes a while for it to start, it doesnt take long, just much longer than my old car took to start., i thought maybe thats how rotary engines start...but i dunno...
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cold start. 5000mi new engine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQxY_cHfSCI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQxY_cHfSCI
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Coils, sparkplugs, stuck SSV valves, orrr needs new engine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhxi6uw3go4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHD62ltYi7E
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Do you have the upgraded starter and new battery?
http://www.vimeo.com/3653485
http://www.vimeo.com/3653485
Last edited by Jon316G; 07-01-2010 at 12:38 AM.
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if its like this could be parts that need replacing
Coils, sparkplugs, stuck SSV valves, orrr needs new engine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhxi6uw3go4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHD62ltYi7E
Coils, sparkplugs, stuck SSV valves, orrr needs new engine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhxi6uw3go4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHD62ltYi7E
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cold start. 5000mi new engine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQxY_cHfSCI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQxY_cHfSCI
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Do you have the upgraded starter and new battery?
http://www.vimeo.com/3653485
http://www.vimeo.com/3653485
![Evil Laughter](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/evil_laughter.gif)
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i have an 04 with what i believe is the original starter, it takes a couple seconds, definitely not as long as those in the videos, but i would like to get the new starter, how much do those cost?
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Mine got replaced free as a recall(not while i owned it). Mazda should be able to print out a paper that shows everything thats been replaced at the dealer on recall.
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Dang...I think I need to find me a new starter. Mine doesn't roll over half as fast as those in the videos. It takes 4-5 revolutions before it fires up. I have new coils/plugs/wires and never have misfires, so I'm guessing it's the starter. Being that RX8's are pretty rare around me, I've never heard one with a new starter before. Wow.
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cold start. 5000mi new engine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQxY_cHfSCI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQxY_cHfSCI
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No car made in the last 50 years is supposed to start like that. Something's not right.
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yah I'm having the same problem. Starts just like the 2nd video. Been wondering if maybe it was coils but maybe I can get a more definite answer before I throw out the $100+ on new ones.
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idk, Ive got no missfire problem what so ever, new car only 5000 mi on the clock.
it was pretty cold that day, about 9F I think![Ylsuper](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/ylsuper.gif)
only had a failing cat, but replaced still doing that.
and, it makes a burp sound every time I lift of the throttle. even at lower rpm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyVQPXm54Q4
it was pretty cold that day, about 9F I think
![Ylsuper](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/ylsuper.gif)
only had a failing cat, but replaced still doing that.
and, it makes a burp sound every time I lift of the throttle. even at lower rpm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyVQPXm54Q4
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