ChesteRx8

hi.. i was driving on the freeway and got off the exit. and when i was on sidestreet my car stalled on me. all of the sudden. i drive a mazda rx8 2004 automatic. its not a stick.. the lights were still on. so im pretty sure its not my battery.. what do u think it is?? i was on the sidestreet for at least 5 mins. and then it started again. made it home safe.. does this ever happen to you. please help!

shadycrew31

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Yea that sounds like fuel pump to me. but what do I know.

Spinning Sushi

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Check coils and spark plugs.

shadycrew31

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actually clean the maf and if your mechanically inclined you can clean the fuel filter sock do a search.

Easy_E1

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Bad cat, low compression.

ChesteRx8

my 8 is fine now. i think it only happens when i go really fast..

Jedi54

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a car stalling out while moving is not "fine"
Chester:
- how old is your air filter? OEM?
- how long since you cleaned your MAF?
- OEM catalytic converter?
- how old are your plugs / wires / coils?

shadycrew31

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^lol

Ditto to Jedi Car stalling out while moving is a no go. Happened to me twice just check up on your regular maintenance make sure everything is tip top. The RX-8 is not a Honda/Toyota that you can drive around and check up on once a year.

ChesteRx8

well i always take my 8 to the dealership everytime its due to its oil change. but the thing is i have this check engine light goin on! when i went they said they gonna charge me 7 bills just to fix it. and other than i need a new gas cap! so now the situation is they goin to order the parts for me. it should get there by next week. it sux cuz i drive m w f from inland empire to long beach. i hope it wont stall on me.. i will try not to speed. only going 65 mph. so if u see a silver 8 with carbon fiber spoiler! thats me!!

Faria

whens the last time u redlined... lol...

not sure..heard of this happening to alot of rx8's.. when they start to over heat a little.... or long distance driving..etc....

ChesteRx8

new updates! my car is ok now, i got the CEL taken care of. it was the gas cap! so the stealership charged me $100 for the gas cap and labor.. now they said i need a new radiator and subtank.. they chargin me $1200 for that one.. im like hell no , im not gonna pay 1200 for radiator and subtank.. After they rev and rev my 8 for like hours, my car was stalling on me when i was driving it on the free way.. but then i waited overnight, and my car was completely fine. the dealership told me that my car gets hot that the engine shuts down. So thats why they said i need a new radiator.. but the thing is my temperature gauge doesnt even go up, so i dont think i need a new radiator i just need a new subtank cuz the sensor is broken.. but i still havent figured why my car would stall like that.. got any advice??

ChesteRx8

And is it really advisable to take your car at the dealership to change your oil?? do they use the right oil?

Razz1

Read the stickies.

The ECU was re-set. Takes a few drive cycles before the car runs correctly.

Stalling is common until ECU is re-programed.

shadycrew31

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Its a dealership of course they use all the right stuff. Thats just a silly question. They overcharge becuase the dealership needs to make a profit.

I would let the dealership take care of this issue to preserve your engine warranty.

I have NEVER had my car stall after the ecu was reset... I don't care what the stickies say that's not normal.

ChesteRx8

is it ok if i buy the radiator instead on ebay and then have them install it for me.. would i save more money? cuz i looked up an oem radiator online and it cost between $250 - $350.. comparing that to $1200.. i think just paying for the labor would save me a lot of money..