20 Most Recent 2004 Mazda RX-8 - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Pull the door panel off and inspect the door latch, it is most likely defective.

On newer cars the reservoir for the clutch and brakes is shared. So bleed it the same way you do the brakes but hit the clutch pedal in lieu of the brake till all the air is gone.

Usually the crank sensor. I would take a really good look at the electrical plug first. The female connectors in the plug tend to spread apart with heat. And wire tend to break right behind the plug.

Would suspect the new battery or battery connections. If the terminals have not been cleaned before installing the new battery it is possible that an oxide layer has built up during the extended storage without a battery installed. Turn dome lights on manually and observe when you attempt to crank the car. If they dim test the crank voltage with a multi meter on the terminals of the battery. Leaving the car with out a battery would not have a lasting problem. Removing the battery for about an hour would have the same effect as thirty days.. With an interruption of the 12 volt supply the EMC (engine control module) will lose the running parameters that were learned. The factory defaults will be installed. This can create an idle and shift problem for the first few miles of operation.

Gordon, when you removed battery, car may have went into security mode, in your manual there may be a relearn sequence for you to go through. "I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button. Check out some of my other posts if you need more tips and info."

did you manage to fix this problem as i'm having the same problems. the car had a flat battery so tried jump starting it but no luck, replaced battery but can only get headlights/windscreen wipers/passenger window and hazards to work. car won't start and alot of the interior controls are dead, i've checked fuses (replaced 2)

first check to see if its getting gas if getting gas check for fire by pulling off plug wire and holding it close to metal..i have a 2005 that wouldn't start the gas gage showed 1/2 tank but it was empty

Possibly low electricity, check your battery and spark plug wires. Also starter has turn problems.

No, the sensor won't cause that. All that rear sensor does is monitor the efficiency of the catalytic converter. It only sends that information, the engine computer won't change any operating conditions because of that information, it just lets you know if the cat is working. If the honeycomb structure inside the cat has broken down, it could be clogging the exhaust and that will shut down the engine. If you can shake it or beat on it and hear rattling, that may be the case. A clogged exhaust will cause very poor running under all conditions, even low rpm's. Have you checked for trouble codes?

4 cylinder would be the head gasket is blown. 6 cylinder could be the head gasket or intake manifold gasket. The only other way is a cracked head or block. These don't happen to often. If it is the head gasket, send the heads to e checked for cracks and to be surfaced flat.

I will never buy a mazda again. They have bad transmissions and engines. What is worse they use the same parts as Ford. How in the world do you combine a japanese and american parts into one engine? It keeps breaking down, thats what happens. I would ride it out since you are already gettin an engine but if you haven't purchased it, sell it and put that money towards another car, the dealer has used you like a gold digger.

If the security light is on.(doesn't go off after a few seconds) then the security is set. Need to have it scanned for codes, Then after that check fuses, Crank/starter fuse. Then the relay. then start on the wires.

If the starter motor is close to the exhaust and no heat shield then probably starter is getting to hot to work. I had this problem on mine not a Mazda tho, u can either wrap the exhaust which is what I did or get a heat shield to cover stater motor