1993 Mazda MPV shuts down

CODIZEL1987

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1993 MAZDA MPV
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
213,596 MILES

Well I just got the ac fixed or replaced between the expansion vavle and resorvore dryer and the compressor and all of a sudden two days later my fiance is driving home and she said that she had heard a crunching sound under the hood like a plastic bottle was being crunched up or something and then it started dying out the engine did. So I assumed that the coil pack went out so I went and bought oe spark plug wires and a new coil and I thought that had fixed it and then last night on my way to work it died out on me again while I was driving it just shut off and started over heating so van anyone provide me an answer with this question thanks.

Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 9:11 AM

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LEGITIMATE007

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Is there a check engine light on, while the car is running?

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Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 9:13 AM

CODIZEL1987

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Yes sir the check engine light has been on ever since we have bought the van and we have had it for approxiamtely for about a year

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Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 9:17 AM

LEGITIMATE007

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I think you have a couple of things going on here, but what needs to be done at this point is the check the fuel and spark so we can figure out which direction to go for diagnosis. Personally I think that either the fuel pump is at fault or the crank position sensor, one thing that you can do that is inexpensive is change the fuel filter, it could be the culprit, plus its a cheap fix. I will send you some info on fuel and ignition testing

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Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 9:43 AM

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