Mechanic HELP 1997 Protege not starting
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ALSO: Go back to Basic's;Air, Fuel, Spark.
Battery.
Frozen Fuel Lines.
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Check that your Distributor is working as designed.
Test for Battery Voltage on the WHITE/RED wires & BLACK/WHITE wires @ Distributor.
Test for ground on the BLACK/LIGHT GREEN wires & BLACK/PINK wires @ Distributor.
ALSO: Mazda has issued TSB# 002/98: Worn intakes vavles; engine will not start in cooler weather below 40 degrees Fahrenheit due to worn intake valves.The engine will not start, when its cold, unless you give it gas. It acts loaded up, then cleared out and runs. You need to push & hold the accelerator pedal to the floor, while cranking, to clear it out, then it should run.
Check the engine compression and cylinder leakage. If there is leakage past the valves, verify the cam timing is correct. If the problem is not cam timing, then inspect for worn intake valves.
Test for Battery Voltage on the WHITE/RED wires & BLACK/WHITE wires @ Distributor.
Test for ground on the BLACK/LIGHT GREEN wires & BLACK/PINK wires @ Distributor.
ALSO: Mazda has issued TSB# 002/98: Worn intakes vavles; engine will not start in cooler weather below 40 degrees Fahrenheit due to worn intake valves.The engine will not start, when its cold, unless you give it gas. It acts loaded up, then cleared out and runs. You need to push & hold the accelerator pedal to the floor, while cranking, to clear it out, then it should run.
Check the engine compression and cylinder leakage. If there is leakage past the valves, verify the cam timing is correct. If the problem is not cam timing, then inspect for worn intake valves.
Last edited by North42g; Dec 20, 2010 at 05:51 AM.
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What model vehicle is this any ways!!?? Protege Dx, Es, Lx ?? 1.5L? 1.8L?
Mazda Engine TSB #002/98 addresses low compression problems caused by worn intake valves. {cold weather can amplify this effect}
Good-Luck.
Mazda Engine TSB #002/98 addresses low compression problems caused by worn intake valves. {cold weather can amplify this effect}
Good-Luck.
Last edited by North42g; Dec 20, 2010 at 05:58 AM. Reason: Added pertanent information
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Engine is 1.5 Dx
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I am going to get a scanner today to hopefully help, fingers crossed
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I have recharged multiple ttimes and it holds a charge is full. Battery is 1 yr old. It has omph to turn over and sounds strong.
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what types of air things should I check for? Any main sensors that would prevent it from trying to fire? I cleaned mass sensor, hose is solid no holes/crack. I looked at all hoses on top of engine and all look good.
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i just like saying "fuel pump relay"
Rockoe-im getting gas inside the plug holes and after continuing to crank it gets flooded. Also after airing it out and spraying starting fluid in the plug holes and in the air intake, it wont even try to start whatsoever but does continue to crank. So id think the fuel side is ok
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seems the fuel would shut off after cranking and it not start.plugs shouldnt get that wet that fast.maybe fuel regulator or something.do you hear the pump?does it keep running while your NOT turning it over? a scanner is a must.points to a system to check.if the scanner says MAP or EGR bla bla bla,im sure you know not to just buy an EGR valve.done that one
. im guessing its fuel regulation related.im guessing the check engine light is on?