September 6 2003 at 3:06 PM No score for this post
I get power from the battery to run all the electrical, but when i turn the key to start the car, it doesn't start, i've check all the main fuses, and have removed and tested the starter, i don't know what could be the problem
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Electrical: Either the Igniter, the Distributor, or the wires. Check by removing the wire between the igniter and the distributor if the spark is arriving to the distributor. (be careful, there is a lot of voltage from the ignitor)
Also, your gas circuit may be dirty, if all the rest is ok, try putting some injector cleaner products in your gas tank.
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Gustavo
Re: Mazda 929 1988 Won't start
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September 6 2003, 7:29 PM
I forgot: if there is no noise at all from the motor when you turn the key... it may be the starter.
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Terry
Re: Mazda 929 1988 Won't start
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September 6 2003, 7:44 PM
How good are your battery connections? If the connection is a bit dirty it can give enough charge to appear OK , but not enough for a heavy drain like a starter motor! Might be worth checking first, just disconnect cable at battery and scrape out/clean up terminals and reconnect! You might have to reset clock!
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September 6 2003, 8:00 PM
thank you for the replies
checked the battery, it's fine, contacts have been cleaned all which ways
there is no sound as it tries to start
but the starter has been removed and tested, and it works fine
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Terry
Re: Mazda 929 1988 Won't start
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September 6 2003, 8:19 PM
What about your ignition switch? Won't tell you how to check it because in the wrong hands it could be dangerous!But basically turn your ignition on then by some other means see if your starter motor will turn! Sorry I'm a bit cryptic!
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yeah that can be dangerous
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September 6 2003, 9:44 PM
my dad and I are working on the problem, he knows much more then i do, we'll see what we can do
thanks for all the help,
i'll keep ya'll updated,
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