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Asked by Andrew May 17, 2016 at 09:50 PM about the 2004 Mazda RX-8 RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

After I start up my 2004 mazda rx8 and let it warm
up and go a good distance where then the
temperature meter is in the middle then use the
shut off procedure to properly shut it off then I do
what I need to do for 10 to 20 minutes and go to
try and start it back up it takes multiple cranks
which is then another 30 minutes until it finally
starts. I have a brand new battery, ignition coils,
spark plugs, Cadillac converter, and exasust pipe.
So what's the problem?

9 Answers

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It is very possible your problem is a crank position sensor.

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Is there a way to clean it or should it be replaced?

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I just had the exact same problem. My mechanic changed the crank sensor, it did not fix the issue but looked bad and needed to be changed anyway. Then figured out it’s the starter motor and plugs . Motor not giving enough power and the plugs were old and installed wrong. After replacing, she starts like a charm, purrs like a kitten, engine light off and about 25% more power :) like new again — 2005 Shinka 85kms

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Could you explain how the plugs were installed wrong? ty

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My problem is non starter when engine working 10 min temperature water up 130 and after 10 or 20 min car working well mazda rx8 2006

Now I can drive about 5-10 min. and the car will just cut off and will not start for around 2-3 min. I think that the crankshaft position sensor I installed a few months ago might have been defective. I'm going to change the oil and filter and then put a new one on. Thanks for the reply! JD

Wyjaśnię inaczej samochód jeździ ormalnie kiedy jest zimny ale pokazuje po 20 min temperaturę wody 130 silnik się grzeje trzeba się zatrzymać na 10 do 20 min i znowu jest ok czy ktoś mógłby doradzić z jakim problemem mam się borykać. Dzięki. ...hejka.

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Don't take this as a 100% sure answer but it might be the catalytic converter.Do some research on that!

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Tengo un mazda rx8 2004 en el primer arranque esta bien pero cuan la temperatura llega a la mitad lo apago y al quererlo arrancar otra vez no arranca hay q dejar q enfríe y de ahi vuelve a arrancar q podría ser gracias

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