2000 Mazda Protege Hard to start

Tiny
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  • 2000 MAZDA PROTEGE
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Hello, this car has a hard time starting. Sometimes it will not start and I have to press the gas pedal to the floor for about 2 seconds then let off and it starts. Sometimes it starts while the gas pedal is pressed. Sometimes it starts fine. Could this be a fuel system or intake problem?
Friday, October 17th, 2008 AT 10:37 PM

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Tiny
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Does it do it in pattern? Matter with the weather?

Try giving it a shot of starting fluid down the throttle body each time you start it.

If it fires up each time then you could suspect a fuel trim sensor/issue with fuel system.

If not it may be spark, but more then likely it is fuel. Get back to me.
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Saturday, October 18th, 2008 AT 8:34 AM

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