WillearnRX8

Having a problem with starting. will be putting in new plugs tonight, but see some information that pulling the EGI fuse was a solution on the RX7 is this also a fix on the RX8. This started in the fall when I started the car and didn't let it warm up, I am sure that I flooded, but I then put it in the grage for the winter. Still won't start in the spring.

phinsup

It should work.

thatpoorguy

if you flooded it too badly you may foul out the spark plugs. they're cheapest to get at o'reilly's auto parts, but try to deflood it first before spending money on parts

WillearnRX8

Thanks for the reply. As I am putting in the new plugs is it a good idea to also shoot some oil 1/2 an once into the trialing plug hole? I also see some people stating to pull the fuse for the EGI.

thatpoorguy

by pulling the fuse i think you're referring to pulling the fuse for the fuel pump. that's an easy method to deflood it. pull the fuel pump fuse and crank it for a couple seconds, then put the fuse back in and see if she'll fire

WillearnRX8

Let me tell you what I have done before trying to start the car over the weekend. I pulled the plugs and cleaned with some brake cleaner reinstalled. When I diid try to start the car it seem to turn over with no compression. But being new to the rotory engine my assumption that there is no compression may be way off. My though was to give it a little oil into each of the rotors as I replace the plugs. found the plugs at a l0cal parts place for 21.00 Which wasn't bad for the prices that I was seeing online and at the dealer.

thatpoorguy

it ran fine before this starting issue?

WillearnRX8

It ran great, and is running great again. After putting in the new plugs I did have to crank the hell out of it to get the engine to fire. Noticed a lot of carbon after cleaning the old plugs and re-installing before buying the new plugs. The car being an 06 it was time for a new battery anyway.

On a separate note. Air-intake, was thinking of going to a better breather any suggestions

thatpoorguy

yeah, mine are the same when i flood mine, wouldn't think yours would be running so rich unless there have been some modifications? you're letting it warm up completely every time you fire her up right?