Ok. So when I start my car at night I notice my dash lights flicker. Could this be the battery going out or could it be the alternator going out? Can someone give me some insight on this? I don't want to get stuck in the middle of no where!

 

It's probably just a lose solder joint somewhere or the light switch.

About once every 2 weeks my car's dash lights go out completely, I have to bang the left bottom of the dash as hard as i can to get them to reappear. I consider it a feature.

 

Thats not a problem. It happens on all rx7s and alot of other cars. Its just a sign of a weak stock electrical system. AS long as it starts properly and the volts are staying where they belong youll be fine.

 

I had a problem starting the car today. This is the second time this happened. I kept cranking but no start. Sorry if this discription sounds cryptic.

 

Probably flooded. Did you follow the un flooding proceedures in the FSM, owners manual or FAQ for FC sticky thread?

 

Yeah. I followed those procedures. I was toggling my fuel cut like crazy today to try and get it started, but it just wouldn't start. And about 2 hours ago, when I put my keys in the start position, all but the brake and seat belt idiot lights came on?

 

Ok. So today. I disconnected the battery. About 30 minutes later, I reconnected it. 1.2.3...And the car starts. Thank god. Park it for 30 minutes after light driving(not boosting), go back, and it doesn't turn over. Its cranking but just doesn't start? I have a new alternator and a new battery. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME OUT!!

 

if the car is cranking than it is probably not the battery/alt

 

you need to get a multi-meter and see what the voltage is when running and cranking.

The starter can crank with voltage as low as 8 volts, however the coils really need 12 volts to give a good spark when starting.

when you say you have a new battery and alt, first why? 2nd is it the stock alt or some sort of upgrade, and 3rd who installed them.

 

The engine was replaced by the previous owner. And the battery and alternator was replaced by the previous owner as well. It was the first thing that that came to mind, that dealt with ignition. Alternator is a stock replacement. From this guys receipts, Mazda Auto Dismantling installed everything.