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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: K7RXX on August 18, 2011, 08:06:35 PM

Title: New member questions
Post by: K7RXX on August 18, 2011, 08:06:35 PM
Hi all, new to the forum, just got my first RX7, an FD3S, its been my dream car for years and I absolutely love it. I just have a couple of initial queries about the car. I cant find the answers in searches, and sorry if it\'s in the wrong section.

Firstly when I get in the car put the key in, I get a \'beep beep pause beep beep\' repeats  maybe 4 or 5 times, evan once the engine is running... is this normal or is she telling me something? no warning lights on, and turbo timer off.

Backfiring or popping exhaust when flooring it, usually on release of the accelerator, and changing gear. Only happens occasionally but is it normal for these cars, or is there something not right?

Also what workshop repair manuals are there, any download links?
I\'ve done my homework but any other beginner advice would be nice.

Thanks in advance for any help
Title: New member questions
Post by: adib on August 18, 2011, 08:33:42 PM
welcome m8 and yes popping and flames for exhaust is normal with fd3s and mine bleeps when i first put ignition on
Title: New member questions
Post by: Aubec on August 18, 2011, 08:34:13 PM
It\'s telling you something :)
And you didnt search very well... Try the sticky in General Technical with the manuals, can\'t miss it :D
Title: New member questions
Post by: StreetracerHCI on August 18, 2011, 08:36:30 PM
Welcome :)

when you insert the key is normal to hear the Beeb Beeb....Beeb beep
You\'re saying I\'m ready to go hehe :)

For the other question you should list your upgrades, or your FD is stock?

also my car does the flames, when the exhaust  is free I think it\'s normal
But if excessive you may have problems with internal combustion, sometimes caused simply by the old spark plugs. Change the spark plugs and try again :)
Title: New member questions
Post by: K7RXX on August 18, 2011, 08:47:25 PM
Thanks alot all, I can relax a bit now, and search more
She is near stock, just has a kaki cat back and apexi induction from what I can see.
Full service planned for payday ;)

thanks again, nice to be here already
Title: New member questions
Post by: trotter on August 19, 2011, 12:00:10 AM
Flames are fine and very cool, these ladies do run rich. I genuinely set a mates trousers on fire at a car show a few years back when he got too close. Wait \'til you go for a pitch black night time blast and you see the countryside glow orange ;)

Yep, echo above, BEEP BEEP....BEEP BEEP is normal

graeme
Title: New member questions
Post by: Clarky on August 19, 2011, 06:40:51 AM
Welcome to the club, you will find answers to most of your questions on here, popping is normal as said .
Is the colour of your car blue
Title: New member questions
Post by: K7RXX on August 20, 2011, 02:23:36 PM
silver and thanks again
Title: New member questions
Post by: John RX7 on August 20, 2011, 02:38:14 PM
hey,welcome to the forum,put some pictures up everyone loves pictures on here lol
Title: New member questions
Post by: RyanT on August 20, 2011, 04:13:39 PM
mine doesnt pop flames :( how do you get it to do that ? is it just case of running richer ?
Title: New member questions
Post by: francovel3 on August 20, 2011, 09:37:40 PM
get some pics up...
Title: New member questions
Post by: trotter on August 30, 2011, 12:31:34 PM
Quote from: RyanT;783505mine doesnt pop flames :( how do you get it to do that ? is it just case of running richer ?

much easier to do without a cat. mine does it on the overrun all the time. give her some revs, back off the throttle and listen to the soundtrack!