2002 Mazda Miata won't start

2002 MAZDA MIATA

86,500 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

CONAKINS

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i was driving, my car just went dead, battery light came on. i thought it was the battery, i jiggled the connections, it started, happened again, nothing now. it tries to start but it acts like it is getting no gas. could this be a fuel filter/fuel pump issue?

Jul 23, 2010 at 10:07 AM

LEGITIMATE007

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yes it could be both of those plus an ignition issue(spark), you will need to check these. I will send some info on how to do it

Jul 23, 2010 at 11:07 AM

LEGITIMATE007

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https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_an_ignition_system.htm

Jul 23, 2010 at 11:09 AM

LEGITIMATE007

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https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Jul 23, 2010 at 11:10 AM

LEGITIMATE007

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https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_change_fuel_filter.htm

Jul 23, 2010 at 11:11 AM

CONAKINS

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[quote:573fe02332="legitimate007"]yes it could be both of those plus an ignition issue(spark), you will need to check these. I will send some info on how to do it[/quote:573fe02332]
thanks for the info, but being a woman and blonde, i took it to the mechanic, it was the battery and fuel pump..i am w/out a car for the weekend:(

Jul 23, 2010 at 4:18 PM

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