Engine Won't Start
12-10-2010 | 07:42 PM
#1
Engine Won't Start
Today i went to go somewhere, i started the car, put it in reverse and started backing out of my driveway when all of a sudden the car just shut off.
I put it in park and tried starting it again but it wouldn't turn over, just kept on cranking.
its a 2006 RX8.
Any suggestions????
Thanks
I put it in park and tried starting it again but it wouldn't turn over, just kept on cranking.
its a 2006 RX8.
Any suggestions????
Thanks
12-10-2010 | 07:49 PM
#2
Power!!
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From: Sunny See attle
Sounds like it's flooded if it shut down cold. There is a deflood DIY you can look up on this forum. While you're at it check out your spark plugs to see if they are fouled or worn as the reason for the unexpected stall.
12-10-2010 | 07:56 PM
#4
20,000 miles, never changed coils or plugs...
Not flooded, l let it sit all day and just tried it again and still just cranks and wont start.
No mods, and its in warm weather.
Not flooded, l let it sit all day and just tried it again and still just cranks and wont start.
No mods, and its in warm weather.
Last edited by themodcity; 12-10-2010 at 07:59 PM.
good thing it wasnt worse
12-11-2010 | 03:11 AM
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Gee OP, don't blame your son...blame yourself..lol 
The number 1 basic component of an internal combustion engine is for someone to add Gas.
Somewhat of an embarrassment even posting this here and then blaming someone else.!!
Be a man nextime...
The number 1 basic component of an internal combustion engine is for someone to add Gas.
Somewhat of an embarrassment even posting this here and then blaming someone else.!!
Be a man nextime...
12-11-2010 | 01:07 PM
#11
FWIW the guage will go about 1/8 of a deviation below the E before you run out .
If it is dead on the E it still has E nough and is probably flooded.
If so use the deflood proceedure .
If it is dead on the E it still has E nough and is probably flooded.
If so use the deflood proceedure .
Last edited by Brettus; 12-11-2010 at 01:18 PM.
12-11-2010 | 05:42 PM
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From: indiana
12-12-2010 | 11:44 PM
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I see from your previous post you started you said you were needing.....
How far did you get...
Hi I have a 2006 RX8 and i was just told by the dealer I need ignition coil, ignition wires and spark plugs
I am kinda of handy and have worked on cars in the past, but not this one.
Is this a hard job to do?
If not, can someone tell me where I can find some low cost parts? Thanks.
I am kinda of handy and have worked on cars in the past, but not this one.
Is this a hard job to do?
If not, can someone tell me where I can find some low cost parts? Thanks.
How far did you get...
Last edited by Old Rotor; 12-13-2010 at 12:31 AM.
12-13-2010 | 11:43 AM
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12-13-2010 | 08:27 PM
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Yes, it's possible. If a coil went out, then it conceivably it could flood it at some point and also foul the plugs.
There are several ways off de-flooding and it seems as some have to go further than others.
If it is flooded at the very least you will have to pull the plugs, get them really dry, and since you know you should have done the coils, I would do this before trying it again. Coils, and either new plugs or get those out and get'em dry!
I have to warn you it could be other things as well though.