Will not start

Tiny
JAMES WELLS2
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  • 2000 MAZDA 626
  • 165,000 MILES
Loss of power then it got worse to the point it stopped starting. Checked fuel pump we are getting fire to plugs, but it will not start and run.
Sunday, September 24th, 2017 AT 12:26 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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These cars had a biog problem with the exhaust system plugging up either due to the catalytic converter plugging up or the muffler going bad.

Here is a guide to help us confirm the problem. You will need to raise the car safely to get started.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 AT 12:22 PM

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