WTF? starting, idle problems

need RX7 · 02-12-2009, 06:43 PM

So I finally got my FC running right and on the ground. I just tried to start it to pull out in the driveway and it won't crank. It makes a click sound, then some random buzzer starts going off and the tach climbs up to 3k (not cranking at all, keep in mind) The lights also go way dim when this happens. I just started it less than an hour ago to check the timing and it ran perfectly. I'm guessing something is shorted out somewhere, where should I check?

Agh, I swear this car has a mind of it's own. It knows how to build up my hopes then smash them to pieces... fucking bitch...

need RX7 · 02-12-2009, 06:51 PM

I just went and fiddled with it some more. If I turn the interior lights on and try to crank it, the lights immediately turn off and still nothing happens.

Battery is brand new.

need RX7 · 02-12-2009, 07:44 PM

NVM, cleaned the battery terminals and it's fine now.

02-12-2009, 06:43 PM	#1
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI iTrader: (0) Posts: 485 Rep Power: 17	WTF? starting, idle problems So I finally got my FC running right and on the ground. I just tried to start it to pull out in the driveway and it won't crank. It makes a click sound, then some random buzzer starts going off and the tach climbs up to 3k (not cranking at all, keep in mind) The lights also go way dim when this happens. I just started it less than an hour ago to check the timing and it ran perfectly. I'm guessing something is shorted out somewhere, where should I check? Agh, I swear this car has a mind of it's own. It knows how to build up my hopes then smash them to pieces... fucking bitch... __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress. Last edited by Phoenix7; 02-12-2009 at 08:11 PM.. Reason: title was too vague

02-12-2009, 06:51 PM	#2
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI iTrader: (0) Posts: 485 Rep Power: 17	I just went and fiddled with it some more. If I turn the interior lights on and try to crank it, the lights immediately turn off and still nothing happens. Battery is brand new. __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.

02-12-2009, 07:44 PM	#3
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI iTrader: (0) Posts: 485 Rep Power: 17	NVM, cleaned the battery terminals and it's fine now. __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.