1994 Mazda Protege Car wont start

Tiny
SYLVEST4
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  • 1994 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 212,000 MILES
My car turns over but wont start, has fuel in tank. It has been sitting for a month or so not run.

Thanks Carl
Friday, August 14th, 2009 AT 2:26 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine if its fuel or spark issue.

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, coil's resistances, cap and rotor /distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM, Ignitor cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
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Friday, August 14th, 2009 AT 4:12 PM

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