Why my car won't start

ANGELSRREAL

MEMBER
1995 MAZDA PROTEGE
200,000 MILES

I was driving the car the other day it starting smoking I added coolant and oil, checked again all the ccolant was gone and it was smoking so I added more coolant it was ok until today I was driving and the stero shut off, the speedometer and the RPM gauge stopped working shut the car off at home and now it will not turn over anymore.

Monday, September 5th, 2011 AT 7:28 PM

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Do below to determine if its a fuel or spark problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 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,Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, 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,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.

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Monday, September 5th, 2011 AT 7:37 PM