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2001 Mazda Protege Repair Question


Topics covered: Carpet, Fuel pump, Kick panel.
Mileage: 140,000 miles.

Asked on February 21, 2012

How can i get my car to start again after hitting a curb and car shuts off and will not turn back on?

I have a 2001 Mazda Protege and I hit a median curb about 6 this morning and blew out both my front left and rear left tire and rims and immediately after i hit the curb my car cut off and will not turn back on. this was early this morning and i have been periodically going to try to start it again and it does not start. It sounds like it is trying to start but does not start. I was told to look in my trunk under the carpet on the left and right side for a button but i could not find any buttons. I am a single mom and that is my only means of transportation. PLEASE HELP!!
Avatar Asked by kalin1021

Answer

Replied on February 21, 2012

I do believe the fuel pump inertia switch is just behind the right kick panel. It should have a button on it push it and see if it starts.

Tiny Answered by racefan966 (expert)
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Replied on February 21, 2012

Thank you i will try that first thing in the morning

Tiny Response from kalin1021
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Replied on February 21, 2012

Ok let me know how it goes. If I need to do more research I will.

Tiny Answered by racefan966 (expert)
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