Spark plugs fouled

Tiny
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  • 2002 MAZDA MPV
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Spark plugs soak with gas. Will not start until I change them.
Saturday, August 4th, 2018 AT 6:02 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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When it starts again with the new spark plugs how does it run? Please let me know. Cheers, Ken
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Sunday, August 5th, 2018 AT 6:47 PM
Tiny
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Yes it will run for one day next morning it does the same thing.
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Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 AT 5:58 AM
Tiny
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It runs good.
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Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 AT 6:02 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the PCM is no good, but to be sure lets run the codes to see what comes up. Here is a guide to help us get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 AT 10:19 AM

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