Common signs of a misfire?
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Common signs of a misfire?
My RX8 check engine light is on and it is blinking. The dealership said that it is typically a misfire. The guy said not to drive it and have it towed to him asap. So, I am wondering, what are the signs of a misfire? It happened while driving at normal highway speeds under nice clear weather conditions. The car still starts but the light just continues to blink. About 20 minutes before the light came one, he built-in nav flickered a bit.
Can anyone describe any common signs of a misfire? I wanted to bring it over to autozone to get the codes, but now I'm worried about driving it.
Thanks
Also, 2005 RX8 39,000 miles. Brand new coils and plugs, wires dont need to be changed.
Can anyone describe any common signs of a misfire? I wanted to bring it over to autozone to get the codes, but now I'm worried about driving it.
Thanks
Also, 2005 RX8 39,000 miles. Brand new coils and plugs, wires dont need to be changed.
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Misfire is common. Doesn't need to be towed, can be driven no problem. Dealership is being either stupid or greedy (or both!).
Code will be a P0301 or P0302 if the light is on solid. If it's not solid then it's a transient condition (revving it high, right!?
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If the plugs and coils were just changed, might be a loose connection, either harness to coil or plug wire. Check them and make sure they are seated. I had a leading plug wire loose and the car ran like crap.
Code will be a P0301 or P0302 if the light is on solid. If it's not solid then it's a transient condition (revving it high, right!?
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If the plugs and coils were just changed, might be a loose connection, either harness to coil or plug wire. Check them and make sure they are seated. I had a leading plug wire loose and the car ran like crap.
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Three reasons for a misfire. Fuel, Ignition, or Mechanical (compression.)
you can drive it, however driving on misfires can lead to a dead cat converter real quick. If the dealer wanted to be a holes about it they could deny a warranty claim for a cat converter due to driving the car with active misfires.
Most commom prob for 8's, coils and plugs.
you can drive it, however driving on misfires can lead to a dead cat converter real quick. If the dealer wanted to be a holes about it they could deny a warranty claim for a cat converter due to driving the car with active misfires.
Most commom prob for 8's, coils and plugs.
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Three reasons for a misfire. Fuel, Ignition, or Mechanical (compression.)
you can drive it, however driving on misfires can lead to a dead cat converter real quick. If the dealer wanted to be a holes about it they could deny a warranty claim for a cat converter due to driving the car with active misfires.
Most commom prob for 8's, coils and plugs.
you can drive it, however driving on misfires can lead to a dead cat converter real quick. If the dealer wanted to be a holes about it they could deny a warranty claim for a cat converter due to driving the car with active misfires.
Most commom prob for 8's, coils and plugs.
You can buy a new RX8 and get it to misfire in a couple of weeks if all you do is put put around town.
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A cat is damaged during a misfire...not for any specific length after you stop having them? That's like saying...once I learn to swim how long do I have before I drown?
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Misfires should NOT be common and you should be very careful, one bad misfire can ruin our engines... You guys do know that it takes a certain number of misfires to trip the sensor right? So you guys do misfire every once in awhile without knowing it.
Best thing to do is to make sure your ignition system is in good condition and to make sure your plugs are wires are as well...
Best thing to do is to make sure your ignition system is in good condition and to make sure your plugs are wires are as well...
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Plugs are deffinately a problem but its known that our coils are not great and start to give out very fast which causes misfires, fouled plugs can cause you to misfire but mainly cause poor start up problems, MPG, and performance/ power problems...
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But I'm still on my first after 40k miles and three Summers of tracking the snot out of my car. I get the flashing CEL almost every session, and then usually get the solid CEL and P030x code at least twice during a track weekend. Reset it and motor on. I'm on my third set of coils, wires, and plugs. Still have good compression and power.
So.... Baloney. Misfires are common if you ever drive it hard, even with new plugs and coils. And hundreds of misfires won't necessarily ruin our engines.
Best thing to do is to make sure your ignition system is in good condition and to make sure your plugs are wires are as well...
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I have never misfired and I run my car all the time in the upper RPM Ranges, even in the summer. Granted I have yet to make a track sesh (lol) or AutoX, I plan to soon.
And it only takes one BIG misfire, just because you've gotten hundreds doesnt mean they are all big.
I have yet to see any misfires with my BHR Ignition system...
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New engine is on it's way. The dealer ended up giving me a free tow from Mazda. I hate my service guy, but its not going to cost me anything(I hope). Anyone else received a new engine? Should I be weary of anything? I'm sure my service guy won't give me any tips.
Thanks everyone.
New engine is on it's way. The dealer ended up giving me a free tow from Mazda. I hate my service guy, but its not going to cost me anything(I hope). Anyone else received a new engine? Should I be weary of anything? I'm sure my service guy won't give me any tips.
Thanks everyone.
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Update:
New engine is on it's way. The dealer ended up giving me a free tow from Mazda. I hate my service guy, but its not going to cost me anything(I hope). Anyone else received a new engine? Should I be weary of anything? I'm sure my service guy won't give me any tips.
Thanks everyone.
New engine is on it's way. The dealer ended up giving me a free tow from Mazda. I hate my service guy, but its not going to cost me anything(I hope). Anyone else received a new engine? Should I be weary of anything? I'm sure my service guy won't give me any tips.
Thanks everyone.
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And it only takes one BIG misfire, just because you've gotten hundreds doesnt mean they are all big.
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Is there a simple way to check for a misfire without an AccessPort or taking it to the dealer? While accelerating to merge on the highway, I got a CEL yesterday. No adverse effects. I still make normal power and revs. There is no strange noises. Any suggestions? (seriously thinking of getting an AccessPort at this point anyway maybe Santa will be kind)
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Yup living in Texas with 105+ dry heat keeping RPM's above 7K for half the day 10+ times in the summer is no experience. You dont live in Texas, please by all means I would love to see how your car would handle the heat down here. Lets not turn this into a pissing contest, id rather not.
Okay then please explain to me how peoples engines go "BANG" and all of the sudden their compression is lost and they need a new engine. If you can explain to me clearly how I am wrong and back it with correct information then by all means I will retract my statement.
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