zoom44

Neighbors man, neighbors. there was a thread last month about a guy who had his 8 towed for working on it in the parking lot/garage where he lived. thats why i bring it up

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ighlight=towed

likenobody

ok, so I just got the starter replaced, and I guess I was wrong about it, it wasn't the starter's issue.. the battery is fine, the starter is also fine, I am not sure what possibly could be the problem.... any thoughts?

likenobody

Also, the mechanic I hired told me that it could be the compression problem which I know nothing about..

cjkim

what exactly are you hearing/aren't you hearing?
clicks? slow turn? just dead? etc..

likenobody

Yeah, I hear a slow turn,, it sounds like about to start and then slowly turning over but it doesnt

alz0rz

iTrader: (41)

try another battery on a whim

likenobody

The mechanic tried another battery I believe, and still, doesn't work

cjkim

have you tried jumping it?

likenobody

He used like a jumping machine, but not car-to-car

likenobody

Guys, I'm so overwhelmed and stress out about this car,,, I really need help,, I guess I'm gonna sell it when I get it fixed,, everytime I convince myself I love this car, it turns out there something wrong with it...

alz0rz

iTrader: (41)

i admit it has to be very frustrating.. slow cranking would normally be attributed to the battery and then the starter.

it has to be something electric.. obviously.. maybe the harness? or a bad ground?

likenobody

Hmmm, the problem is my knowledge is limited when it comes to engines and anything has to do with it....

alz0rz

iTrader: (41)

it'd be interesting if you could try to push start it.. do you have enough room down there?

likenobody

It's not about the room, cause I could have a plenty of room,, but the problem is the floor is inclined which makes it impossible to push it by two or three ppl. I mean, I tried, and I couldn't,, I guess I'll need like 5-7 people at least

shaunv74

Can you go the other way. You know...down hill? seriously though grab a friends car with a toe rope and have them pull you by your toe hooks. They are in your trunk and screw in to the corners of your front grill or rear bumper.

You are missing 1 or 2 of 3 things: fuel, Air, spark.

If starter and battery are fine I would suspect flooding. Check the deflooding procedures. After that I would suspect fouled spark plugs.

After that I would suspect failed fuel pump. That's really all you have left.

Poor compression engine will not cause your engine to flat our not start.

alz0rz

iTrader: (41)

hmm.. true.. have you checked your fuel pump fuse/relay?

likenobody

OK guys, I really appreciate your help,, would you please illustrate what these things mean? and where are they located?

Vyndictive

iTrader: (28)

Hey to chime in for re-assurance... I had some real problems with my 8 2 months ago and I was in the same boat. Ready to sell, upset, didn't understand at all what was going on what was wrong.

You'll get to the bottom of this and hopefully it won't damage the wallet that much and you will still enjoy the car. Plus I bet you're learning more about your car because of this issue than you ever did before.

So, try and stay positive.

Also... if you go into your trunk. there is a plastic box at the very back (rear of the car) that contains your jack. In there you will find 2 large Bolts with circles on top. These are your tow hooks.

likenobody

Yea,, I guess I need some patience.. I'll try to get towed to the dealership I guess, this is the only choice I have,, so, if the engine has problem/needs to be replaced,, would that be under the warranty?

Vyndictive

iTrader: (28)

Engine, yes... if it lack of compression or failure of some other component. I think the starter is under warranty too, but I'm not sure.

Do you have any local RX8 club people that could come take a look before you go the dealership route?

likenobody

If you know somebody, please, help me out

Vyndictive

iTrader: (28)

Well, you don't say where you're from in your sig... I could go back and read the thread and find, or just ask you.

I would suggest posting in the regional forums based on where you're at. (if your someplace stateside) and see if anyone is willing to help you out.

My fear is that its something simple like the engine flooded, and then the battery drained.
The fact that it cranks sort of rules out starter to me... but I could be wrong.

likenobody

I am located in downtown LA,,,

I got the starter replaced,, and one thing I noticed is that the battery didn't have enough water, so I had to fill it in

Vyndictive

iTrader: (28)

Yeah, try posting in the regional forum before doing the dealer... maybe someone will be able to help you out before you have to pay for the help... but it may cost you 12 pack and have to fir their schedule.

likenobody

Great, thanks a lot,, I'm gonna do this right now..