1987 Mazda RX7 Car has been in storage for 1 yr and now won

POIRIERD

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1987 MAZDA RX7

Engine Mechanical problem
1987 Mazda RX7 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive 80000 miles

I had this car in storage for a year. Before putting it storage I had the cooling system flushed and oil changed with Mobile 1. I tried to start the car and it will not turn over even after jumping it and the brakes seem to be frozen. Is this a simple case of needing a new battery and brakes or something much worse and/or costly?

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
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Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -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, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it