It's a manual transmission, mazda 626, I believe it is a 94 model. It is turning, but not firing...we thought it was the distributor or the alternator, but we aren't sure...Is there any EASY way to figure out why it isnt firing?
2006-09-30 14:25:11 · 7 answers · asked by cameleon45 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's a manual transmission, mazda 626, I believe it is a 94 model. It is turning, but not firing...we thought it was the distributor or the alternator, but we aren't sure...Is there any EASY way to figure out why it isnt firing?
The timing belt is fine, and it is not getting a spark...I was hoping to narrow the problem down a little bit, because my friend really cannot afford a mechanic at the moment, and he desperately needs the car in order to get to and from work...
2006-09-30 14:32:49 · update #1
i own a repair shop,,and on a Mazda there isn't an easy way to do it,you,ll probably have to have a good mechanic look at it for you,,or else you may wind up spending a lot of money on parts people say you need but really don't need, i have worked on a lot of Mazda,s,and thee a lot different to work on then people think they are,,good luck i hope this help,s.
2006-09-30 14:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your timing belt or chain is good...then look at the coil...normally you can have a coil checked at your local parts store. If it's not that then there is a module either on the fire wall or within the distributor....one of these is causing the problem.
2006-09-30 21:31:50 · answer #2 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check the compression it sounds like the timing belt may have broke.
2006-09-30 21:28:43 · answer #3 · answered by jmayer5025 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is a simple way, call AAA or a mechanic and they will let you know what is wrong with it in a matter of minutes.
2006-09-30 21:34:40 · answer #4 · answered by froggy010101 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take off one of the plug wires and see if it's getting any spark.
2006-09-30 21:30:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easy way ....no , Tons of things could be faulty .So you're better off bringing it to a mechanic to get it checked .
2006-09-30 21:28:30 · answer #6 · answered by ground_control_to_reality_check 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
broken timing belt!
2006-09-30 22:59:56 · answer #7 · answered by Magikmann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋