Takes long time to start
#1
Takes long time to start
I have to turn my key for a good 4-5 seconds b4 my rx8 starts. What could be the issue?? I probably sound dumb for asking this, but idk, is it the starter?? The car only has 46000 miles
#4
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the 2004/2005 starters were weak. There was a recall, but you don't fall under the requirements.
Check to see which starter you have:
N3H1 = Original (04' & '05 models)
N3H1 A = Upgraded
Also, I'd recommend changing the plugs/ coils, as the stock ones tend to fail around the 25k mile mark. Replace them with OEM plugs/ coils. Search the for sale section, as I'm sure I've seen some recently, or check with the vendors of the forums. They sell for pretty cheap.
I would also recommend going with BHR (blackhaloracing.com) coils/plugs as they will last much, much longer, but they are slightly more expensive
Check to see which starter you have:
N3H1 = Original (04' & '05 models)
N3H1 A = Upgraded
Also, I'd recommend changing the plugs/ coils, as the stock ones tend to fail around the 25k mile mark. Replace them with OEM plugs/ coils. Search the for sale section, as I'm sure I've seen some recently, or check with the vendors of the forums. They sell for pretty cheap.
I would also recommend going with BHR (blackhaloracing.com) coils/plugs as they will last much, much longer, but they are slightly more expensive
#5
Thank you for the help man!!! I'm going to have to check which starter I have, and get back to you. But I did check out those black halo racing spark plugs. They are $80 a piece!!! How do I get to the "for sale" section on here??
#8
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the 2004/2005 starters were weak. There was a recall, but you don't fall under the requirements.
Check to see which starter you have:
N3H1 = Original (04' & '05 models)
N3H1 A = Upgraded
Also, I'd recommend changing the plugs/ coils, as the stock ones tend to fail around the 25k mile mark. Replace them with OEM plugs/ coils. Search the for sale section, as I'm sure I've seen some recently, or check with the vendors of the forums. They sell for pretty cheap.
I would also recommend going with BHR (blackhaloracing.com) coils/plugs as they will last much, much longer, but they are slightly more expensive
Check to see which starter you have:
N3H1 = Original (04' & '05 models)
N3H1 A = Upgraded
Also, I'd recommend changing the plugs/ coils, as the stock ones tend to fail around the 25k mile mark. Replace them with OEM plugs/ coils. Search the for sale section, as I'm sure I've seen some recently, or check with the vendors of the forums. They sell for pretty cheap.
I would also recommend going with BHR (blackhaloracing.com) coils/plugs as they will last much, much longer, but they are slightly more expensive
This is very good advice (what I did last month)
I still have crappy starter and I have no problems anymore.
remember to reset your ecu after you do the work.
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I'm with everyone else on changing the plugs and coils... If you don't wanna spend the extra cash on the BHR ones, Mazmart sells OEM coils... www.mazmart.com
Even if you do have the original starter and that is whats causing it to start slow, it would still be a good idea to change the plugs and coils anyway since you don't know when they were last done.
#10
i apologize for resurrecting this thread, but i read somewhere on this forum that using bad starter can cause blocked cat and future engine problems. I just checked what i have and it appears old starter. If i replace it will it fix the hard starting issues?
#11
Charles Bundy
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Yep, that looks ancient than old Replace it. There are other causes for an RX-8 to have issues with starting the car. It wouldn't hurt if you upgrade your starter to a newer version, besides, that's gonna cause you more problems later than fix itself. Read this link to help you understand more of this: Starting Issues? START HERE
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If you have an AT...
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