2002 Mazda Protege Turns over, but will not catch.

Tiny
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  • 2002 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 123,000 MILES
My '02 protege turns over and trys catching but, doesn't ever get there. This is an intermittent problem which I have (in the past) fixed by popping the clutch on a hill. However now I am not around a convenient hill, so I gotta fix it for real this time. Does this sound like the fuel pump? How can I check the fuel pump to see if its operating correctly or not? Any ideas guys? Thanks
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 AT 2:36 PM

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Tiny
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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, 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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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 AT 3:01 PM

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