1990 Mazda MPV overheating

1990 MAZDA MPV
199,764 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVIDW926
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is there anything to reset after the engine shuts off due to overheating. van overheated, shut off then will not start,almost like it isnt getting fuel.does the van shut down the fuel pump to stop the engine?0
May 19, 2009 at 11:39 PM
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RASMATAZ
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shut off then will not start

Did you meant it cranks over and will not start-if so do below

Get a starting fluid/ether/better off gas in a spray bottle and spray into the carb or the throttle body on an EFI. Did it start and die? If not disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, 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,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM,Ignitor cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
May 20, 2009 at 12:59 AM
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