well, i am having problems getting my third gen started. When i turn the key it tries to crank and turn over, but it just won't start. You can smell a little bit of gas when turning the key. If I push start the car, it will run fine. I have no idea what this could be. Any suggestions?



Thanks

 

It sounds like it's flooded. This page is for 2nd gen's, but the main idea still applies:

http://www.rx7.com/tech/unflood-fc.html

 

Have you tried holding the accelerator pedal down to the floor when you start it?

 

i didnt think it would flood everyday. thanks for the link though, i will give it a try

 

Try giving us more dteails on when this happens: All the time, cold hot, etc.

 

how many miles on the car? It could be a sign of low compression

 

leaky injectors?

 

it just seems to randomly happen. one day, the car will start in the morning, but not when i leave work in the evening. the next day, it won't start in the morning, but will the rest of the day. The car just turned 50k last week.

 

It's possible that you have some sort of loose connection, but it's hard to tell. No check engine light?

 

it's cranking over, just not starting right?