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eppo37 · 04-20-2011, 06:44 PM

I've had a similar problem with my '04 RX8 twice. But it was caused by 2 different issues.

The first time, I installed a new midpipe. It messed with the readings from the O2 sensor near the catalytic converter. That in turn screwed with my fuel mixture, causing the engine to stall when the RPMs slowed to much. It also idled very rough, and would almost stall while idling. If that does turn out to be an issue for you, it helps to reset the ECU setting to factory. It will help until the computer starts to change the mixture again.

The second time, the car started dying for no apparent reason when I would stop, and I would occasionally notice a flicker in the radio display. After much trial and error, I figured out that I wasn't getting an even flow of power from the battery. My contacts were clean, but not conducting properly. I replaced them with a $5 set of contacts from AutoZone and haven't had an issue since. Since we both have an '04, I suppose it could be worth checking.

04-20-2011, 06:44 PM	#3
eppo37 Rotarded Jackass :) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 50 Rep Power: 18	I've had a similar problem with my '04 RX8 twice. But it was caused by 2 different issues. The first time, I installed a new midpipe. It messed with the readings from the O2 sensor near the catalytic converter. That in turn screwed with my fuel mixture, causing the engine to stall when the RPMs slowed to much. It also idled very rough, and would almost stall while idling. If that does turn out to be an issue for you, it helps to reset the ECU setting to factory. It will help until the computer starts to change the mixture again. The second time, the car started dying for no apparent reason when I would stop, and I would occasionally notice a flicker in the radio display. After much trial and error, I figured out that I wasn't getting an even flow of power from the battery. My contacts were clean, but not conducting properly. I replaced them with a $5 set of contacts from AutoZone and haven't had an issue since. Since we both have an '04, I suppose it could be worth checking. __________________ "There's a fine line between not listening and not caring. I'd like to think I walk that line everyday." - Loenard L. Church User [yoo-zer] noun -the word IT professionals use when they really mean idiot Hacking is like sex. You get in, you get out, and you hope you didn't leave anything behind that can be traced back to you.