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Engine not starting properly

Tiny
OLEG SALAFONOV
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  • 1992 MAZDA 929
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 62,000 MILES
Turn on key action doesn't turn on check engine light and car cannot start. To activate check engine light (possible ECM) I have to depress and release brake pedal several times and/or shift transmission stick from P position and back. When I get check engine light on car starts perfectly without any problems.
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Friday, August 27th, 2021 AT 8:57 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 108,254 POSTS
Hi,

Based on the description, it sounds like a weak connection. Have you checked to make sure the battery terminals are both clean and tight?

Take a look through this link:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Friday, August 27th, 2021 AT 11:00 PM

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