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2002 Mazda Miata won't start

Tiny
CONAKINS
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  • 2002 MAZDA MIATA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 86,500 MILES
I was driving, my car just went dead, battery light came on. I thought it was the battery, I jiggled the connections, it started, happened again, nothing now. It tries to start but it acts like it is getting no gas. Could this be a fuel filter/fuel pump issue?
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 AT 10:07 AM

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Tiny
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Yes it could be both of those plus an ignition issue(spark), you will need to check these. I will send some info on how to do it
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 AT 11:07 AM
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_an_ignition_system.htm
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 AT 11:09 AM
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 AT 11:10 AM
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_change_fuel_filter.htm
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the info, but being a woman and blonde, I took it to the mechanic, it was the battery and fuel pump.I am w/out a car for the weekend:(
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 AT 4:18 PM

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