RX8 2RTR-1.3L (2006)
Technical Service Bulletin # 0101508
Date: 081226
Engine - Cranks But No Start
Bulletin No: 01-015/08
Last Issued: 12/26/2008
Subject:
ENGINE CRANKS NO START
BULLETIN NOTE
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This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 01-048/06, issued 11/17/06 and 01-015/08, issued 3/17/08, 3/19/2008, 4/18/2008, 7/17/2008 and
10/24/2008. The REPAIR PROCEDURE has been revised.
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This TSB applies only to verified customer complaints. If Emission Recall 4206F has NOT been completed, perform this Service Bulletin first, then
complete Emission Recall 4206F.
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Warranty term coverage is 8 years (96 months) from the original warranty start date, with a 100,000 mile mileage limitation. Refer to WARRANTY
INFORMATION for complete details.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S) / VINS
2004-2008 RX-8
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may experience difficulty starting (cranks no start).
A cranks, no start condition may occur after driving the vehicle a short distance without engine reaching normal operating temperature. Examples:
starting a vehicle and moving it to wash it, engine stall due to mis-application of clutch then restart. This commonly occurs at port facilities or dealer lots
where vehicles are frequently started cold, moved for short distances and then turned off.
A cranks, no start condition may be caused either by fuel flooded spark plugs or lower than normal compression due to apex seals locked into rotor
groove from carbon accumulation.