hi- i have a 1988 Mazda MX6. the problem i am having is that it will not start.?

Question

hi- i have a 1988 mazda mx6. the problem i am having is that it will not start. i hear the hum of the fuel pump, and the battery is not dead, but i did notice that the clock seems to have lost like an hour in half on the time?

Answer 1

We need more information. What exactly does it do? Does it turn over? Do all your indicators come on? Do you have a check engine light?

Anyhow, my first guess is ignition switch. But without more information, it's impossible to say for sure.

Answer 2

Need more info. Is the car cranking over but just not starting? This model had problems with the ignitor when it got around 100,000 mi. Check for spark when cranking.

If battery is OK but car not cranking, it could be your starter or the ignition switch, another problem that usually cropped up around 100,000 mi. Test using a remote starter switch to see if starter is ok.