Will not start

AC WILLIAMSON

MEMBER
2001 MAZDA TRIBUTE
2WD
MANUAL
180 MILES

My car quit running one day and it showed there was power and I tried starting it and it's trying to start but nothing. I have replaced the fuel filter and charged the battery and still nothing. Please anything helps.

Saturday, August 15th, 2020 AT 2:14 AM

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ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
52,797 POSTS

Good morning,

Does the engine crank over normally?

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Can you check the actual battery voltage?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Can you hear the fuel pump run with the key turned on?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Can you check for spark?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

You need spark, fuel and compression for the engine to run.

We need to do some testing to find out why it will not start.

Roy

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Saturday, August 15th, 2020 AT 3:46 AM

AC WILLIAMSON

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Yes, it cranks and if it cranks it wouldn't be the starter right? An battery is good. I don't have a fuel tester so my dad is going to help me in the morning. He said I should be able to take off the fuel hose and turn the key over to tell me if it's the fuel pump. Other wise I don't know how else to test it. Its really hard to hear the pump an say weather or not I can hear it cause all the beeping the dash makes turning on the car.

Thank you again for all your help. I don't know a lot about cars just the basis and I'm a single mom and with the Corona virus it's hard to stay working and being able to take to a shop is not an option. Can't afford it.
Thanks again.

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Sunday, August 16th, 2020 AT 9:26 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Okay, you need a pressure tester for the fuel pump. The pump can work but not supply the correct pressure for the injectors to work.

You can rent one at a parts store.

Let me know what you find so we can continue.

Roy

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Monday, August 17th, 2020 AT 3:38 AM