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1995 MAZDA
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BRIANS
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i have a 1995 mazda protoget and it cranks over but it wont run,it has spark and it looks like the timing marks are lined up on the timing belt,could it be the ecm
Dec 13, 2010 at 5:16 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure if its within specs and also if the injectors are pulsing
Dec 13, 2010 at 5:20 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you getting a good hot blue snapping spark? Have you checked fuel pressure? Does it sound normal when the starter engages?
Dec 13, 2010 at 5:21 PM
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Dec 13, 2010 at 5:36 PM
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https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system
Dec 13, 2010 at 5:37 PM
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