Crank no start temperature light flashed?

Tiny
CLYON
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  • 2016 MAZDA 3
  • 70,000 MILES
Daughter was driving temperature light flashed car asked weird pulled over. Now the engine cranks but does not start. There is a coolant smell and buzzing sound coming from the starter. I had to disconnect battery to stop buzzing won't start even knocking on starter while starting, no luck.
Sunday, June 1st, 2025 AT 4:15 PM

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Tiny
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Hmm, it sounds like the engine blew a head gasket, I would remove all of the spark plugs and then try to crank the engine over, (stand back) if there is coolant inside the cylinders keeping the engine from cranking it will shoot out of the spark plug holes. Please upload a short video with your response so I can see.
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Monday, June 2nd, 2025 AT 11:49 AM

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