1993 Mazda 323 not starting

Tiny
GAZAGIRL
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  • 1993 MAZDA 323
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 120,000 MILES
Hi there I just wanted to know how come when I try to start the car it has power but will not catch. It goes woo ooh woo ooh woo ooh (something like that) could it be a bad battery or something please help
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 AT 5:40 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine if its fuel or spark issue

Get a starting fluid or ether and spray into the carb or the throttle body on an EFI. Did it start and die? If not disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 AT 5:47 PM

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