Car died while driving on the freeway and would not start

2001 MAZDA PROTEGE
165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JAYDANRILEY
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I was driving down the freeway at about 60 mph and my car just died on me and would not start again. What could the problem be ?
Oct 9, 2016 at 12:50 PM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Oct 9, 2016 at 2:32 PM
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JAYDANRILEY
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Thanks so much for your response. I believe we found the problem to be a broken timing belt.
Oct 11, 2016 at 6:41 AM
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Yep that's what I though it would be, glad you could get the car fixed please use 2CarPros.com anytime we are here to help

Best, Ken
Oct 12, 2016 at 4:59 PM
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