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Re: My check engine light is blinking in my 2004 Mazda...
Take back to whoever put the engine in. i am willling to bet that they crimped the wires on the oxysensor when they put new engine in. this will cause this problem.
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Service manual in the link, but for your electrical problem, you will need a mobile auto electrician with a pro grade scan tool computer to diagnose the issue.
The rx8 has the rotary ankles engine in it, these have porcelain tipped rotors instead of pistols and are prone to wear resulting in them not starting. The car should start with a bump or toe start. This will require an engine strip down and rebuild and should only be carried out by a qualified mechanic. (Mazda recommend rotors be replaced every 25000 miles)
The RX 8 engine burns oil pretty bad. Majority of time the oil light coming on is due to the oil level being just a little low. When the engine is cold check the oil level if its full then is another issue but if a little low just add a little oil at a time till full then light should stay off.
I have only recently fixed this problem on my 2004 RX8. My trailing sparks were not working causing misfire in 2nd cylinder. Common problem is the coil packs. Each plug has a seperate coil pack and unfortunately not cheap.
I changed all four plugs and all four coil packs which cost me around 30 per plug and 80 per coil pack. If you call around you will get these prices, however mazda charge over double so do not go there!
You can get away with only the trailing as a cheaper option but the strain may cause the leading to go aswell!! I only got my rx8 a week ago and already shelled out 800 on it!! Wish i kept my BMW now!
Check to see if you are getting fuel to the engine.If not replace the pump relay.Then change the pump if still not working.Check for spark at the wires if you have no spark then change the crank sansor.If still no spark then change the coil pack.
The Mazda RX8 has electric power steering there is no fluid. You may have a problem with you electronic power steering control moduel, or the power steering pump
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