Crank no start and the temperature gauge pegs hot?
REYREY007
MEMBER
2003 MAZDA PROTEGE
2.0L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
164,000 MILES
When I turn the key to start my car the temperature gauge pegs hot, but it has not overheated.
Saturday, August 27th, 2022 AT 12:51 AM
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KEN L
MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,602 POSTS
It sounds like you have a weak battery, what happens when you turn the key to crank? If nothing we need to load test the battery and clean the cables, this guide will show you how with no equipment needed: