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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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I never replaced the coils, could this make the car not start at all?
you really deserves it.
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by nycgps
you really deserves it.
Geez you're in a mood today. Aunt flow in town or something? -J/K
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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if i let it sit for a couple of days will it dry out?
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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if i let it sit for a couple of days will it dry out?
no needs longer than that - maybe by this time next year you should be good to go
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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hope your teenagers didn't pop it
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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pop it?

I'm just trying to get this figured out so i don't have to bring it into a shop.

that whole de-flooding procedure seems pretty complicated...
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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that whole de-flooding procedure seems pretty complicated...

seriously ? Which proceedure are you looking at ? The one in the owners manual is very simple and it works
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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pop: slang for detonation that ruins engine seals
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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i was reading the one where they tell you to use the washer fluid pump and tubes etc..
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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i was reading the one where they tell you to use the washer fluid pump and tubes etc..
no - don't do that . Just use the proceedure in your manual - so long as you have a strong battery/starter it will work .
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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I have same problem my Mazda wont start I try it to deflood but same thing once I start but engine was making a strange noise and exhaust became all red it was like burning the fuel in exhaust any idea
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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I have same problem my Mazda wont start I try it to deflood but same thing once I start but engine was making a strange noise and exhaust became all red it was like burning the fuel in exhaust any idea
blocked cat
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by brettus
no - don't do that . Just use the proceedure in your manual - so long as you have a strong battery/starter it will work .
tried it, still wont start.....
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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I hope you mannaged to de-flood without having it towed to the garrage. I've owned my 04 std since 06 and I've had to tow it 5 times alread and right now she is flooded again. $300-$400 each time except the first 2 paid by Mazda. This is not right, someone show start a class action lawsuit!
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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That's unusual. Most folks flood it once or twice but then don't have issues again once they learn the warm up trick. Are you flooding even after warming the car up or are you shutting it off cold frequently?
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 01:20 PM
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I hope you mannaged to de-flood without having it towed to the garrage. I've owned my 04 std since 06 and I've had to tow it 5 times alread and right now she is flooded again. $300-$400 each time except the first 2 paid by Mazda. This is not right, someone show start a class action lawsuit!
I got my car for almost 6 yrs never flooded so should I kick you in the head instead ?

nothing fix stupidity I guess.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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I hope you mannaged to de-flood without having it towed to the garrage. I've owned my 04 std since 06 and I've had to tow it 5 times alread and right now she is flooded again. $300-$400 each time except the first 2 paid by Mazda. This is not right, someone show start a class action lawsuit!
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I got my car for almost 6 yrs never flooded so should I kick you in the head instead ?

nothing fix stupidity I guess.
Geez. You don't even know his issue! Chill man!

Chasvo: Looking at your other posts it sounds like you have an issue with not having enough juice to turn over the car and it floods in the cold. Do you still have that Boomerang system on the car? If so do you have the updated starter motor and a larger battery.

No one else seems to have the problems you do and no one else seems to have that Boomerang system. I don't think you're special or doing anything silly, I think that system is your culprit. I would yank it and see if it helps.
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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I had backed out before and the car shut off. Took it to Mazda and two of the coils were bad. They replaced them for an absurd price. Looked up a DIY and replaced the other two on my own. Solved the issue. Might want to also check out the plugs. After you deflood, if you choose to do that, I believe it's recommended to change your oil, too.
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