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1997 Mazda MX3 car problems

Tiny
KELLYT1023
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Engine Performance problem
1997 Mazda MX3 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My car was driving down the road and just shut off. It has power and it also turns over but the car wont start up. I checked oil and it was empty so I was wondering if there was a reset switch on my model of car if so where? Or if you think you know what the problem is I am open to any suggestions
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Monday, December 21st, 2009 AT 12:28 AM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Your don't have the fuel cut off switch-Do below to determine if its fuel or spark problem

Get a helper 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, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregar
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