Notices
Series I Trouble Shooting This is the place to learn more about or discuss any issues you're having with your RX-8

has anyone have this problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 10-30-2010 | 11:27 AM
  #1  
KTrx804's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
has anyone have this problem

well i let the car idle for awhile and drove it at low rpm. i head over to bk with some friends for coffee and came back out to start the car. i push in the clutch and turn the key and no cranking sound at all so i tried the push in the clutch and gas pedal and turn the key and hold it for 15sec and it usually started but it didnt. this had happen to me three time but the other 2 time i manage to start it up. it had check engine light on power steering light on and battery light on. i recently bought this rx8. its a 2004 rx8 gt with 63039 miles on it.
new engine replacement and new clutch was replace
replaced front and rear pads and turned rotors
replaced o2 sensor
balance 4 new tires
well i was stuck at bk for awhile and got the car towed to mazda the next day i went up there to get the car and they said they couldnt fine what is causing this problem. i start it back up and let it sit for awhile and drove back home. hopefully the car wont do that again especially when im in the car with a girl i like it was embarrassing and my dad had to pick us up.

Last edited by KTrx804; 10-30-2010 at 11:38 AM. Reason: forgot to say the car was towed to mazda
Old 10-30-2010 | 12:21 PM
  #2  
DeViLbOi's Avatar
The devil made me do it
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,708
Likes: 2
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Sounds like the switches on the clutch pedal need to be inspected.
Old 10-30-2010 | 04:08 PM
  #3  
Grace_Excel's Avatar
Charles Bundy
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,395
Likes: 7
From: Sherman Oaks, CA
Yeah, check the Neutral Safety Switch. Press it down with your finger then turn the key with the other.
Old 10-30-2010 | 09:23 PM
  #4  
KTrx804's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
what do i press down the clutch?
Old 10-30-2010 | 09:30 PM
  #5  
Jon316G's Avatar
Grasshopper
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 6,779
Likes: 46
From: Streetsboro, OH
Like DeViLbOi pointed out, you need to inspect the switch.
He is referring to the starter interlock switch, which is located on the right-side of the clutch pedal assembly and you'll see the switch's white plunger make contact with a green pad.
Press in the white plunger on the switch and try to start the car if it happens again.
With you pressing this switch, there is no need to press the pedal in.
Old 10-30-2010 | 11:26 PM
  #6  
KTrx804's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
thanks for the quick reply guys much appreciate it. its working fine now but if it do happens again ill try pushing in the white plunger and get the clutch inspected
Old 10-30-2010 | 11:47 PM
  #7  
DocBeech's Avatar
I drive at Red Line.
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,137
Likes: 5
From: Dallas, TX
pull that white plunger all the way out. As far as you can. Make sure it didn't end up jammed or stuck short.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Shankapotamus3
Series I Trouble Shooting
28
03-14-2021 04:53 PM
Zube6115
Series I Trouble Shooting
8
09-30-2015 01:57 PM
tommy26Germany
Series I Trouble Shooting
11
09-29-2015 11:33 AM
kody59
RX-8 Discussion
3
09-28-2015 04:43 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:47 PM.