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2000 Mazda Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel filter, Spark, Spark plugs.
Mileage: 214,000 miles.

Asked on November 17, 2012

Mazda Other Fuel filter Problem

I have a 2000 mazda etude 160ie, problem is the car was driven without fuel and after that started jerkingly slightly on irregular intervals, lately though it jerks daily and cuts off, i have to wait for 15 min before it starts again and drives prefectly until it starts jerking again. the fuel filter and pump have been replaced.

Answer

Replied on November 18, 2012

Is the Malfunction Indicator Light showing?
Have you checked the spark plugs and related components?
When it fails to restart, you need to check what is missing. Follow the link below for more information.

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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