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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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CA Im in need of a mobile mechanic!

I live at milpitas california and i need a someone who knows a lot about mazda rx7's. I cannot find anyone on craigslist, or anywhere. all i need is for someone to diagnose why my car is not starting. Please help i want this car to start. I replaced most of the things and it still will not start HELPPP i dont want to have to sell this car!
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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perhaps you should put a list of what you have done so far to narrow down the solution. good luck.
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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I changed the water pump, battery, thermostat, spark plugs, radiator hoses, radiator cap, shifter, air filter. It cranks but wont start!
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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i would hapily like to drive out there but need gas money lol... but yeah a list of everything would be helpful
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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do you have spark and fuel?
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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I have fuel and what do you mean by spark?
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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do you have spark at your spark plugs :-p
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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are your coils making spark?? try having someone crank it while you pull out the cable from the coils and see if they make sparks... just don't shock yourself cause that **** stings
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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yeah of course haha
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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yeah they do when i start the car fuel odor lingers my engine bay.
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Might be a ECU or maybe you're timing is way off.
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But the car was running before then one day it just didnt want to start anymore
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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if its like that than you gotta tow it to a shop... i blew up my 88 vert like that..
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Did you replace your motor? they tend to crap out.
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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lol that too... but if it smells like gas theres a good leak somewhere and its gonna catch
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no i havent replaced the motor, when i crank the car like you smell a lot of fuel. It starts like evry 20-15 tries and then it dies. Can it be fuel related?
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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how would i look for leaks?
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the fuel like the fuel rail/injectors
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if ethe smell of fuel is really strong try not to crank it too often you don't want to gloof your engine either.
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 05:45 PM
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Someone said it may be the fuel pressure, how would i fix this?
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1st find the leak then go 4m there
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wow... some really stupid responses here.
PM me your number and address.
My parents live in Milpitas and I'd be happy to stop by and take a look.

Sounds like the motor is flooded, timing is off, no spark, or something electrical is unplugged.
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i bet its just simply flooded... try pop starting..
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Originally Posted by Jaiyurai
wow... some really stupid responses here.
PM me your number and address.
My parents live in Milpitas and I'd be happy to stop by and take a look.

Sounds like the motor is flooded, timing is off, no spark, or something electrical is unplugged.
really stupid responses?? man you just suggested all the same ****

but dk might be right try to pop start
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