88 Mazda b2200 not starting

1988 MAZDA B2200
220 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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TABARES92
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My 88 mazda b2200 will not start. I can turn the key and the heater/radio/lights come on, and it sounds like it wants to start but just wont. Ive had friends look at it, its getting fuel and its not leaking oil, could it be the starter? or what? Please Help! I dont have the funds to send to shop!
Jan 14, 2011 at 4:56 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below and get back with some testing results

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
Jan 14, 2011 at 5:06 PM
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