Rx8 wont start
#1
rx8 won't start
04 rx8 manual trans
Soo today i left the gym my car started right up it cooled off and had no problems starting drove about 15 mins home stopped to get gas filled up and tried starting again and it cranked once then sounded like an arc happened (nice loud shock could hear it inside a completely closed car under the hood) and wouldnt crank anymore tried jumping it nothing. tried cranking a few more times and sounded like an electrical charge was building/whining (sounded kind of like when iron man charges his hand blasters) then i noticed faint smoke smelt like burnt copper and it looked like it was comming from the starter (or somewhere around it) a couple of guys helped me pop start it and it kick up fine and i drove it home and havent tried starting since i think its the starter so i ordered a new one but if anyone else has any input would be appreciated. Oh yeah side note... past couple weeks it had problems starting up when its hot like it would crank for a bit but nothing never let it crank more then 3 seconds before letting it rest i recently replaced the coils because of a misfire problem and thought it was just a problem with the coils getting to hot... but could have been the starter reaching its last leg... i dont think i have compression problems because i can still get on it and it moves no problem. I read around a bit on here but everytime i see a post on here it can be literally anything and its that part is broken or compression loss. So anyone run into this or know anything else that may have caused this?
Soo today i left the gym my car started right up it cooled off and had no problems starting drove about 15 mins home stopped to get gas filled up and tried starting again and it cranked once then sounded like an arc happened (nice loud shock could hear it inside a completely closed car under the hood) and wouldnt crank anymore tried jumping it nothing. tried cranking a few more times and sounded like an electrical charge was building/whining (sounded kind of like when iron man charges his hand blasters) then i noticed faint smoke smelt like burnt copper and it looked like it was comming from the starter (or somewhere around it) a couple of guys helped me pop start it and it kick up fine and i drove it home and havent tried starting since i think its the starter so i ordered a new one but if anyone else has any input would be appreciated. Oh yeah side note... past couple weeks it had problems starting up when its hot like it would crank for a bit but nothing never let it crank more then 3 seconds before letting it rest i recently replaced the coils because of a misfire problem and thought it was just a problem with the coils getting to hot... but could have been the starter reaching its last leg... i dont think i have compression problems because i can still get on it and it moves no problem. I read around a bit on here but everytime i see a post on here it can be literally anything and its that part is broken or compression loss. So anyone run into this or know anything else that may have caused this?
Last edited by tbiggybig; 06-10-2015 at 05:42 AM. Reason: Posted twice
#8
Did you also replace plugs and leads while you were down there @coil packs?? That would be the other part of the equation as far as ignition goes. @-@
Also vaccum hoses, air pump and intake related things. Try cleaning your MAF sensor as well for good measure and replace your airbox filter to ensure proper breathing. Hard to diagnose from where I'm sitting but as far as your car completely not starting, the starter sure sounds to be the culprit
Also vaccum hoses, air pump and intake related things. Try cleaning your MAF sensor as well for good measure and replace your airbox filter to ensure proper breathing. Hard to diagnose from where I'm sitting but as far as your car completely not starting, the starter sure sounds to be the culprit
Last edited by Dokuji; 06-15-2015 at 11:02 PM.
#9
You are tired of your car. More times than not, You can verify you ignition system is ok by checking for spark at the plug while a friend crank the engine.
Last edited by MurrayTaylor; 06-26-2015 at 06:07 AM.
#10
Did you also replace plugs and leads while you were down there @coil packs?? That would be the other part of the equation as far as ignition goes. @-@
Also vaccum hoses, air pump and intake related things. Try cleaning your MAF sensor as well for good measure and replace your airbox filter to ensure proper breathing. Hard to diagnose from where I'm sitting but as far as your car completely not starting, the starter sure sounds to be the culprit
Also vaccum hoses, air pump and intake related things. Try cleaning your MAF sensor as well for good measure and replace your airbox filter to ensure proper breathing. Hard to diagnose from where I'm sitting but as far as your car completely not starting, the starter sure sounds to be the culprit
#11
Did you also replace plugs and leads while you were down there @coil packs?? That would be the other part of the equation as far as ignition goes. @-@
Also vaccum hoses, air pump and intake related things. Try cleaning your MAF sensor as well for good measure and replace your airbox filter to ensure proper breathing. Hard to diagnose from where I'm sitting but as far as your car completely not starting, the starter sure sounds to be the culprit
Also vaccum hoses, air pump and intake related things. Try cleaning your MAF sensor as well for good measure and replace your airbox filter to ensure proper breathing. Hard to diagnose from where I'm sitting but as far as your car completely not starting, the starter sure sounds to be the culprit
#12
Im not tired of it i love it id happyily fix it but if compression loss is the case i may not keep it or i may rebuild it depends on my mood lol but ima compression test it next week hopefully
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