RX8 WON'T ST
ISSUE CAUSE
CRANKS BUT DOES NOT FIRE Flooded Engine
(You turn the key, it starts cranking but doesn't start) Bad/old ignition system
Starter failure
Low Engine compression
Bad Eccentric shaft sensor
Failing fuel pump
Fuel system leak
DIFFICULTY STARTING WHEN COLD OR HOT Weak/Empty battery
Starter failure
Ignition failure
Bad Eccentric shaft sensor
Fuel system leak
DIFFICULTY STARTING ONLY WHEN COLD Weak/Empty battery
(Takes a very long time to start, but eventually it does) Coolant seal failure
DIFFICULTY STARTING ONLY WHEN HOT Low engine compression
(Takes a very long time to start, but eventually it does) Failing Fuel pump
DOESNT TURN OVER WHEN STARTING Weak/Empty battery
(You turn key, and nothing happens) Battery grounds corroded
Starter failure
Engine siezed
In gear with e-brake pulled (automatic)
WON'T START WHEN HOT Low Engine Compression
(You turn the key, it cranks but does not start) Failing Fuel Pump
RX8 WON'T START - TROUBLESHOOTING
WHAT TO CHECK FIRST HOW TO TEST IT
By tryign to de-flood it
Click here for video
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Compression test (rotary compression tester)
Test the compression/voltage
Smell of gasoline
Check voltage (Multimeter)
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Smell of gasoline
Check voltage (Multimeter)
White smoke from exhaust
1# Compression test (rotary compression tester)
2# Test the compression/voltage
Check voltage (Multimeter)
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Try to manually rotate engine with ratchet
1# Look at shift knob
1# Compression test (rotary compression tester)
2# Test the compression/voltage
HOW TO FIX IT
De-flooding video here
Replace coils/spark plugs/ wires
Replace starter
Engine rebuild (Mechanic)
Replace sensor
Replace the fuel pump (Mechanic)
Find leak and fix it (Mechanic)
Replace Battery
Replace starter
Replace coils/spark plugs/ wires
Replace sensor
Find leak and fix it (Mechanic)
Replace Battery
Open engine and replace seal (Mechanic)
Engine rebuild (Mechanic)
Replace the fuel pump (Mechanic)
Replace Battery
Replace starter
Replace starter
Engine rebuild
Put it in Park
Engine rebuild (Mechanic)
Replace the fuel pump (Mechanic)
