3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Geez what now (another FD issue)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-11-09, 01:15 PM
  #1  
ROTARY PUNX

Thread Starter
iTrader: (9)
 
jonnyrx7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 938
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
CA Geez what now (another FD issue)

So I finally got my Platinum spark plugs in the mail...this time I decided to run all 9's like everyone said. Put em in... bam! Car started right up. Really smooth and nice. Then I shut her off to do my boost gauge install & water temp gauge install. After those were both in...went to start her up....and yet again NOTHING!

It turns over and catches...then just nothing. It wants to keep going but nothing. Maybe flooded motor? I dunno..I'm going to pull the brand new plugs again today...then put em back in and see if she starts. I totally have no idea what to do. My only assumption is bad fuel filter?

Old 02-11-09, 01:44 PM
  #2  
Senior Member

 
drew32's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Wilmington, DE
Posts: 285
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Did you let the car heat up before shutting it back off? If not you prolly just flooded it.
Old 02-11-09, 01:50 PM
  #3  
T3DoW

iTrader: (10)
 
TpCpLaYa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Chicago - NW Burbs
Posts: 3,754
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
yes, sounds like its flooded. What was the problem before?

It might be simple like a flooded engine, or a little more serious like a leaking injector.
Old 02-11-09, 02:04 PM
  #4  
Eh

iTrader: (56)
 
djseven's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 6,544
Received 333 Likes on 189 Posts
Definitely flooded, you cant just fire these cars up for 10 seconds then shut them off and expect them to start again. You can clean those plugs but might as well get new ones.

David
Old 02-11-09, 06:50 PM
  #5  
ROTARY PUNX

Thread Starter
iTrader: (9)
 
jonnyrx7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 938
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by djseven
Definitely flooded, you cant just fire these cars up for 10 seconds then shut them off and expect them to start again. You can clean those plugs but might as well get new ones.

David
Really with those new plugs I'll have to replace them? That sucks. Cause I'd have to re-order them all over again..no stores carry our plugs except for copper in L.A. No gas or liquid leaks. I shut the car off after 30 secs cause the coolant warming light came on. so I just shut it off..added a little more coolant in *up to the sensor* and then went on to handle the gauges.
Old 02-11-09, 07:16 PM
  #6  
Racecar - Formula 2000

 
DaveW's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Bath, OH
Posts: 3,850
Received 277 Likes on 198 Posts
Originally Posted by jonnyrx7
Really with those new plugs I'll have to replace them?
Since they're new, they "should" clean up OK with brake cleaner, etc., IMO.
Old 02-11-09, 07:47 PM
  #7  
White chicks > *

iTrader: (33)
 
1QWIK7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Secaucus, New Jersey
Posts: 13,147
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Hmm, hard to believe 30 seconds of idling will already flood the car.

Unless if its REALLY cold outside?

I did the quick idle and shutdown just to see if my car will flood and it does not.

I never did a 10 second one but about 30-45 seconds i have done and car did not flood.

I believe if your plugs foul that fast, you might have a deeper problem.

As far as the coolant light coming on. Make sure you are burping the system to get rid of all the air.

Any chance you wired your gauges incorrectly? Maybe you blew a fuse thats related to the car starting or not.

Just a toss up but im throwing ideas out there hoping one of them will help you.
Old 02-11-09, 09:10 PM
  #8  
ROTARY PUNX

Thread Starter
iTrader: (9)
 
jonnyrx7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 938
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Pulled & cleaned the new plugs. Did the De-Flooding Procedure & tried starting. Nothing happened...then tried jump starting with another car....on the third & final try with a long sigh.....she started. Let her warm up for 10 min...went and put new gas in. Thanks for everyones help. Now....to decide whether to replace the double throttle solenoid or go single turbo.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rgordon1979
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
40
03-15-22 12:04 PM
Shainiac
Single Turbo RX-7's
12
07-17-19 02:20 PM
Bauer778
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
10
11-04-15 04:42 PM
betes
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
8
09-27-15 08:25 AM
Steven_McKinley
General Rotary Tech Support
12
09-05-15 10:48 AM



Quick Reply: Geez what now (another FD issue)



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:11 AM.