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Car will not start

Tiny
TIBELSHAW
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  • 2003 MAZDA 6
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 206,577 MILES
My car out of nowhere won’t start. It’s just got under half a tank of petrol. All the dashboard lights turn on, radio and headlights too, but the car is still struggling to start. Any guidance would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
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Thursday, June 13th, 2019 AT 10:47 PM

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Tiny
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The car cranks but won’t run. The engine light stays on but a can’t hear the hum from the fuel pump when I switch the ignition on either.
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Thursday, June 13th, 2019 AT 11:30 PM
Tiny
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

Most times, it is either a fuel or ignition related issue. I need you to try something. See if starts for a couple seconds using starting fluid. If it does,. then it is a fuel related issue even though you hear the pump. If it doesn't, then it is ignition related.

Here are links that you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

Here are the manufacturer's specs for fuel pressure:

Fuel line pressure .................... 375 - 450 kPa [3.9 - 4.5 kgf/sq.cm, 55 - 65 psi]

If it doesn't start with starting fluid, check for spark.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Joe
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Friday, June 14th, 2019 AT 9:36 PM
Tiny
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Thank you for your response. Will let you know if anything works or not.
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Sunday, June 16th, 2019 AT 4:02 PM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

That sounds like a plan. If you have questions as you are working on it, let me know.

Take care and I will watch for the results.

Joe
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Sunday, June 16th, 2019 AT 8:21 PM

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