I own a 2004 and ive read and heard of the oil pan issue and the overflow tank issue. i had both replaced and no more problems. However i read alot about the starter in this model being weak. when i fill up with gas or just make a quick stop somewhere and turn the car off it has a hard time starting back up like 10 mins or so i have to wait. i always allow it to warm up fully before i drive it so do you think this has to do with the starter issue?

 

could be a starter issue. Check to see if you have the upgraded one. Also, check to see if you have the ecu reflash.

When was the last time you changed your plugs and coils? Checked your cat?

Lastly, you may have low compression. How many miles on the car?

 

54000 miles. im pretty sure its original starter. plugs and coils i dont kno when or if they have been changed. i got the car like 6 months ago.

 

Its the starter....Had this same problem not as bad as you though.

Go here: https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...wpost&t=212798

 

so you suggest the worldwide starter from aap? how long have you had it? and does your car fire right up now hot or cold? I hate looking stupid at the gas station waiting like my cars busted!

 

also do you suggest i change anything else or should this fix it?

 

+1 If the coils/plugs were never changed it's probably well past time. Having to wait 10mins to start has to suck

This video shows some things I did to get my starting issues solved, Every time it improved a little.

Hope it helps you too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oODr599cQv4

 

You don't need to let it warm up fully before driving it. Get in, wait a minute or so for the air pump to shut off and the car to settle and drive. I don't understand why people sit in the car for 15 minutes for the car to warm up.

Anyway, you say you are only having these starting issues when the motor is warm.. save yourself some time and money and get a compression test done. A fair majority of the "warm start" issues have to do with bad compression. With that mileage and year your motor may be on its way out.

 

That's what i say. I just start and wait a few seconds, then drive. My car is still doing fine, no problems with flooding yet, ever since i bought the car 4 years ago.