Engine sometimes will not start?

1989 MAZDA B2000

420,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL

RIKIKEES

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Hi there,

I have a Mazda e2000 camper van. I have had problems starting sometimes it will start and sometimes it will not especially in winter time. Sounds like it has got plenty of battery to kick it over definitely smells like there is fuel in the carburetor. I changed the distributor to an electronic distributor thinking that might change. It will tow start real easy but sometimes will not jump start. When it is warm it starts straight away every time.

Oct 13, 2018 at 8:43 PM

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So the engine will not crank over (starter not working) or it will not run? Here is a guide that can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken

Oct 15, 2018 at 5:28 PM

JOHN LOBEGEIGER

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Your ignition coil has moisture from the rain so it's emitting a weaker spark.. get a hot air blow dryer or small fan heater and warm up the coil and dizzy.... it will start straight away.

Jul 28, 2020 at 3:46 PM

DEREKSR

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Truck was idling and just died. I put a new coil, cap and rotor button, still won't start. I checked the fire from the coil, no spark. I looked at the fuses under the hood, 2 30 amp and 1 80 amp, they seem okay. Any suggestions what it might be?