2002 Mazda Tribute mazda won't start

2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE
96,789 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVE AT CHRYSLER
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shelby, in the navy stopped at tire center to
check power steering fluid. car would not start
had driven one night and would not start. waited a
while and car sarted. has new battery. help can't
find mech. in norfolk,va if someoneknows of good'
mech. in area please let me know.
Jul 31, 2010 at 6:19 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Start by having the fuel pressure check if its within specs and go from here. Or you can do below to determine if its fuel or spark problem.

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-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, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing
Jul 31, 2010 at 9:36 PM
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