rotobiatch

I need some help with a list of things that might be wrong with a rex.

first.......wont start...(big prob)

second.....no noice as if it were tring to start (no click click click as if it were tring to turn over)

third......no electronics work, like no power


Plz let me know of what may be doing this. The batt is still good so thats not it. i think it may be a fuse but im not sure.

1987RX7guy

iTrader: (3)

1 your engine is prob flooded go to rx7.com and look for their un-flood page

2 It prob is a fuse there are two sets one under the hood with a black plastic cover. The second one is behind the pedals inside the car.

Santiago


P.S. Where in Va. are you in?

rotobiatch

hey thx..... im in virginia beach see i thought it may have been a fuse




Cheers

hypntyz7

Check the 80A main fuse in the engine bay. That supplies power to the whole car.

rotobiatch

ok i will check that
thx

J-Rat

iTrader: (2)

Its safe to say, you have a power problem.

Either your battery is dead, or your main fuse is blown.

Also check for loose connections in and around the main fuse block, but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND disconnecting the battery before messin with any of this. Also cheeck your battery terminals for tightness and security.

Have your battery tested...

Jarrett

rotobiatch

well the batt is still good we know that. but outside of that, im not sure what else it may be. i am real into car audio so i know about the electrical systems. im just not familiar with the rx7 and it may be my first car (if i can fix it!!!)

J-Rat

iTrader: (2)

Well, if you are into car audio, then you are aware of the basics of the 12VCD system.

Time to whip out your trusty Multimeter. The tool no FC owner should be without.

Jarrett

rotobiatch

it would be good if you spelled it right but yes i am aware of the 12VDC system, which in reality, is a 14.4V system while the car is running. Please, try to be productive and help me find an answer. I just want to know if this was a common problem, with a common answer. I think i know some basics.... like if a battery is dead or not...

nashman69g

iTrader: (3)

well believe it or not if the terminal are not shiny where they make contact between eachother then there won't be a good connection...I can't tell you how many times this has been a problem of mine...It will usually happen after a dry spell when the rain comes in the humidity goes up and for some reason the moisture gets between the terminals and causes them have a bad connection...try to clean your terminals and see if that fixes it...if not check the starter connection and fuses!!

jgrts20

its probly ur main fuse under the hood, man that happen to me so i went to the junkyard and got another one!!

J-Rat

iTrader: (2)

I believe I was being productive in my first post! And so I have a little dyslexia, and spelled it 12 VCD, instead of 12 VDC. OOPS!!

Oh, and terribly sorry about the mistake, its the 14.4 VDC system.

Whatever....

Jarrett

Icemark

do the headlights work fine? or are they dead too???

How about the horn?

If either of those are dead or weak, you do have a dead battery or very very bad battery connections.

And I agree with the above statements of getting out your digital multi-meter and checking voltage at the battery, the starter and the ignition switch.