2000 Mazda Other Etude 160ie Car Driven Without Fuel After That Started

2000 MAZDA
214,000 MILES
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MXOLISICHARLESBARNES
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i have a 2000 mazda etude 160ie, problem is the car was driven without fuel and after that started jerkingly slightly on irregular intervals, lately though it jerks daily and cuts off, i have to wait for 15 min before it starts again and drives prefectly until it starts jerking again. the fuel filter and pump have been replaced.
Nov 17, 2012 at 2:46 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Is the Malfunction Indicator Light showing?
Have you checked the spark plugs and related components?
When it fails to restart, you need to check what is missing. Follow the link below for more information.

http://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
Nov 18, 2012 at 10:35 AM
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