Deflooding RX8..

***Herblenny*** · 03-26-2008, 08:18 AM

Someone please post some info about Deflooding Procedures??

This morning I couldn't start my 8 because its flooded

***Herblenny*** · 03-26-2008, 08:24 AM

Method #1

-Turn Key to ACC and Put The Gas to the GROUND and Crank for 10-15 Sec.
-Shut off
-Turn Key to start

Method #2

-Pull Fuel Fuse from the engine bay
-Wait a minute
-Crank the car without foot on the gas for 15 sec
-Turn off
-Put the fuse back
-start the car

***Herblenny*** · 03-26-2008, 09:28 AM

***Herblenny*** · 03-26-2008, 09:30 AM

***Herblenny*** · 03-26-2008, 09:37 AM

***Herblenny*** · 03-26-2008, 07:23 PM

Just got my car deflooded..

Now I understand about why some HATE 8's!! Yikes! It took me 2 hours to deflood..

I finally did it by replacing the sparks and doing the FUEL PUMP FUSE thing.. Its not the BIG BLUE Fuse that says, "FUEL". Its the Tiny 20A (yellow) FUEL PUMP Fuse..

After having my wife's MX5 jumped to the 8, I was finally got the 8 Started.. I would NEVER shut this FUCKING car down when its COLD! I even rev'd it up before shutting down and did this..

I8U · 03-26-2008, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herblenny

I even rev'd it up before shutting down and did this..

That's just a wives tale...if anything that's probably what caused the flood. The '04s did have a problem with "warm" flooding...it happened to me after a very spirited run on some back country roads once. But if I were you I'd take it in to the dealership and make sure all the flashes have been installed. There is a flash out there that helps against flooding. My car has yet to flood since I got that flash and I've tried to flood it! HAHA!

***Herblenny*** · 03-26-2008, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fikren

Did it flood on its own at operating temp or did you do a start/stop and even with the rev it was still "cold"?

I did the start stop.. ran the car for about 2 mins.. then I shut it off by 7K RPM and shut down.. Next day, didn't start (this morning).

Here are what the sparks look like..

Quote:

Originally Posted by I8U

That's just a wives tale...if anything that's probably what caused the flood. The '04s did have a problem with "warm" flooding...it happened to me after a very spirited run on some back country roads once. But if I were you I'd take it in to the dealership and make sure all the flashes have been installed. There is a flash out there that helps against flooding. My car has yet to flood since I got that flash and I've tried to flood it! HAHA!

I guess I'll head over to Trussville Mazda and see if they could flash my car before DGRR...

fikren · 03-26-2008, 07:58 PM

Did it flood on its own at operating temp or did you do a start/stop and even with the rev it was still "cold"?

djmtsu · 03-26-2008, 09:11 PM

Holy cow. Not as simple as the older rotaries is it.

I do like the nifty 'De-Carbon Kit'. Thats pretty convenient, if not about 30 years too late!!

Good info Phil!!

03-26-2008, 07:23 PM	#6
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Just got my car deflooded.. Now I understand about why some HATE 8's!! Yikes! It took me 2 hours to deflood.. I finally did it by replacing the sparks and doing the FUEL PUMP FUSE thing.. Its not the BIG BLUE Fuse that says, "FUEL". Its the Tiny 20A (yellow) FUEL PUMP Fuse.. After having my wife's MX5 jumped to the 8, I was finally got the 8 Started.. I would NEVER shut this FUCKING car down when its COLD! I even rev'd it up before shutting down and did this.. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

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fikren Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chattanooga, TN iTrader: (7) Posts: 318 Rep Power: 17	Did it flood on its own at operating temp or did you do a start/stop and even with the rev it was still "cold"? __________________ 93 bb rx7 Destined to be the never ending project car or possible part source for the rotary rat rod 2008 40th Anniversary Edition RX-8 - bankruptcy owned me RE-Amemiya Super Dolphin Tail Exhaust-for sale AutoExe Front and Rear Strut Bars-for sale AutoExe Member Brace Set-for sale 2008 Honda CBR600RR - bankruptcy owned me Motivation axle/fork/barend/frame sliders ASV "unbreakable" shorty levers Tripage Integrated Tailight and Adj FE Proton Fushmounts Akrapovic Hex Carbon/TI Slip On Sato Rearsets

03-26-2008, 09:11 PM	#10
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Holy cow. Not as simple as the older rotaries is it. I do like the nifty 'De-Carbon Kit'. Thats pretty convenient, if not about 30 years too late!! Good info Phil!! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

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03-26-2008, 08:18 AM	#1
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Deflooding RX8.. Someone please post some info about Deflooding Procedures?? This morning I couldn't start my 8 because its flooded __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

03-26-2008, 08:24 AM	#2
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Method #1 -Turn Key to ACC and Put The Gas to the GROUND and Crank for 10-15 Sec. -Shut off -Turn Key to start Method #2 -Pull Fuel Fuse from the engine bay -Wait a minute -Crank the car without foot on the gas for 15 sec -Turn off -Put the fuse back -start the car __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny