2000 Mazda Miata Check engine light

2000 MAZDA MIATA
100,730 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CAROLJ
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Today while I was was running errands, I stopped at a couple of places to run in and out, both times I left someone in the car waiting with the motor running for a short period of time. When I arrived home, turned off the car for, came out 10 minutes later to leave again, the car would not turn over. I waited about 15 minutes and it started, but the check engine light was on. I pulled it into to the garage. Several hours later I went out and it started with no problem and the check engine light was off. I am afraid to drive it. Any suggestions.

Thank you for your help.
Jun 28, 2008 at 7:21 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi carolj,

Get a scan done at Autozone to find the stored error code. Post the error code here and we will see what we can do about it.
Jul 10, 2008 at 6:51 AM
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