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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 03:10 AM
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having FD problems PLEASE HELP!!!

car shuts off sometimes when i stop or slow down also when im turning corners not all the time but often......need help


plus it also has a coolant beep it doent need coolant its just a constant beeeeeeeeeeeeeeepppppp!!! that doesnt turn off til the car is off...

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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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Check the fuel pump pickup sock for debris and the tank for broken baffles.

As for the coolant buzzer, are you sure it's full? If you are absolutely sure, test the level sensor as per the factory service manual. Make sure the level sensor is actually plugged in...
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Need more details.
What mods does the car have?
Has it always done this or just started?

Chances are you have a problem with the idle control systems. Could be something as simple as the dashpot needs to be replaced. You can read about other idle issues and fixes in the 3rd gen FAQ here: https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/faq-3rd-gen-other-useful-links-68640/
Scroll down to the D section for dashpot.



The cutting out in corners makes me wonder if the wiring harness that goes over the driver side front wheel might be damaged. Remove the plastic fender liner and check that out.


The only reason the coolant buzzer would beep is if you are low on coolant or their is air in the system. Do a coolant system pressure test to check for leaks. Also read the coolant threads in the FAQ thread to learn how to bleed air out of the system and troubleshoot it in general.


Spend some time reading that FAQ to learn about repairs and mods.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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It's stock only has hks intakes n thanks guys

N I just had the car for a week and it's been happening the last 3 days

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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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possible voltage drop on your fuel pump.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by gracer7-rx7
Need more details.

The only reason the coolant buzzer would beep is if you are low on coolant or their is air in the system. Do a coolant system pressure test to check for leaks. Also read the coolant threads in the FAQ thread to learn how to bleed air out of the system and troubleshoot it in general.
Or the harness wire for the low-level sensor is broken and isn't grounded out properly.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 12:48 AM
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when it shuts off after it runs really good it has a hard time turning back on and when it does it doesnt pass 2k rpm's when my floor the pedal and when i let it go the car shuts off...then u let it sit for about 20-30 min and it starts up again like normal..???????
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 12:56 AM
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and now its all the time it repeats this cycle
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 03:04 AM
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it doesnt pass 2k rpms**** when i floor the gas pedal**** sorry for the typos
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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I'm unaffiliated, but if need be, IR PERFORMANCE is only about 35 miles away from you in NJ. It's a respected rotary shop here on the forum.
----> http://irperformance.com/
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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So have you looked at any of the stuff suggested in this thread?

It sounds as though you might be best served by bringing the car to an experienced mechanic.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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the car is at the mechanic now... he thinks its the tps so he is gonna check it today and tell me if its that he said he never ran into this problem before he is an experienced mechanic over 10 yrs in rotary engines
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