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Old 02-24-2009, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by likenobody
ok, sounds like a great idea,, would you tell me how do I know whether my engine is flooded or not, thanks!

First off it won't start.
Pull one of the spark plugs out. and look at it. If it's all wet,, then your engine is flooded.
Please if YOU do this be careful to NOT break the spark plug or cross thread it putting it back in.
They can be reached through the left front wheel well opening.
If you take them out please mark the plug wires so you do not re-install them incorrectly.
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Originally Posted by likenobody
ok, sounds like a great idea,, would you tell me how do I know whether my engine is flooded or not, thanks!
When you turn the key to try and start the car does it spin really fast like the starter is disconnected from the motor? If so thats the sound of a flooded engine.

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I did not confirm anything yet lol,, would you explain how do I determine if spark plugs and coils are working or not?,, sorry, zero experience here,,
You can put an inductance timing gun on one of your plug wires or pull out one of your plugs, attach the plug back on to your plug wire, try and start the car and see if there is a spark coming from the plug or not. If so you have spark.
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ok guys, how about this,, tonight I'm gonna record the starting noise, and hope it'll make sense to ya'll,, cause this sounds risky and I don't wanna do anything wrong
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Pull the car out of the garage and take it to a dealer. If you don't have the mechanical aptitude to do these simple steps then get someone who does.
I'm sorry but your going no where with this whole issue.
I would love to see you back on the road in the shortest amount of time, and I think you would too.
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^ Yeah... if you feel uncomfortable now, just take it in to be serviced. It stinks no one around you would come in and teach/help you with this stuff...
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Originally Posted by likenobody
ok guys, how about this,, tonight I'm gonna record the starting noise, and hope it'll make sense to ya'll,, cause this sounds risky and I don't wanna do anything wrong
If your car is an 06/07 it's still warrantied and flooding and the starter should be covered. Don't screw around with it and just have it towed.

If the car is flooded you can take steps to 'deflood'. There are a number of relatively easy ways to do this highlighted in this thread:

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/engine-cranks-but-wont-start-165956/

But really if you're warrantied I wouldn't screw around with it and just have your dealership take care of you. With your tow hooks they should be able to get the car out of the garage without a problem. Those are not meant to be used for long tows so once it is out they should put it on a flatbed truck to take the rest of the way.

Not really sure why they can't get it on a flatbed to begin with. Unless it's a hobbit hole instead of a car garage.
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