Mazda b2300 starting problems
 

Hi All. I recently acquired a 1995 mazda b2300 with the 4 cyl. manual transmission setup. the truck seems to run fine for the most part, with the only exception being that after you drive it for a while and shut it off, it won't start again until you let it set for a while. After it sets for 15-20 minutes it fires right up again. I've replaced the fuel filter and the fuel inlet hose (outside was cracked badly). While I had the bed off, I pulled the fuel pump and checked the tank which turned out to be extremely clean. After replacing the hose and filter, it gave no problems for about a week, but is now starting to act up again with the same problem. Anyone have any ideas where I should turn my investigation? Seems like a fuel problem, but not sure. Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks.

P.S. Side note: The dome light didn't have a light in it so I got one for it and plugged it in. Light won't shut off for some reason (probably why someone had pulled the bulb out). Not much of a wiring guy so not sure how to tackle that one.

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The dome light staying on is because of the switch stuck on. My guess is your door ajar light is also on. You have to remove the door panels and spray each of the door latches with some good penetrating oil. That should take care of the light problem.