Fresh installs but now car won't turn over
11-30-2011, 10:10 AM
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Fresh installs but now car won't turn over
hey guys, ive just installed at new radiator, coolent tempurature sensor , and thermosat.. now the car wont turn over.. everything comes on and it tires to turn over but wont. any ideas ?
11-30-2011, 10:37 AM
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Btw the car hasn't over heated .. I had some scillcone hoses I never installed .. Then broke a plastic hose nipple in the process .. So I installed a new rad , thermosat , cts just to get some fresh parts in there .. Maybe I forgot to hook up some sensor or a fuse is blown? I'm going back in there right now so any thoughts would be great
11-30-2011, 10:39 AM
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11-30-2011, 11:07 AM
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11-30-2011, 11:43 AM
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11-30-2011, 01:54 PM
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Just came back from testing battery but it came out fine.. So it's not the battery.. I did have to disconnect the alternator before when I changed the coolent temp sensor .. Something's wrong with the Alternator?
11-30-2011, 03:59 PM
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12-01-2011, 10:13 AM
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Ok so it won't jump start .. So I removed the spark plugs and their foul like hell .. I forgot to mention that I had changed the spark plug wires a week before to the maztrix wires .. Guess their too strong for my old plugs . I'm going to change them tonight and see if the car will start. .
12-01-2011, 10:42 AM
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Fouled as in excess fuel on them? That'd be insufficient spark. You can try the other wires, it might work, but I don't know.
Make sure all your connections to the ignition coils are tight. As well as your wires are connected good too.
Make sure all your connections to the ignition coils are tight. As well as your wires are connected good too.
12-01-2011, 12:01 PM
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yea the fouled with fuel .. The plugs are not new .. About 1 1/2 year old .. I'm going to buy the laser ngk plugs ..
12-02-2011, 05:02 PM
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Well just replaced the spark plugs .. Car still doesn't start .. Could it be the coils? The car cranks but doesn't start .. I'm out of ideas guys .. Need some serious help
12-02-2011, 06:28 PM
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12-03-2011, 10:54 AM
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Well I tried to de flood engine last night ... I thought it was flooded with fuel but what came out of the spark plug was coolent and gas .. I think my seals are broken ..
12-03-2011, 11:02 AM
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Yeah, coolant in the engine means one or more coolant seals failed, which means your engine is done. Possibly able to still start, but it will keep getting worse faster and faster as the coolant destroys the surfaces.
12-03-2011, 11:47 AM
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12-03-2011, 12:27 PM
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Btw the car hasn't over heated ..
I wondered why you made a point of this statement, up front.
Wishful thinking.
When the engine overheats, the aluminum housings expand almost twice as fast as the 'irons' and the steel bolts holding the block together. The housing crushes itself, then contracts and coolant leaks in.
Don't try just replacing the sealing 'O' rings - the housings are now permanently distorted and useless.
I wondered why you made a point of this statement, up front.
Wishful thinking.
When the engine overheats, the aluminum housings expand almost twice as fast as the 'irons' and the steel bolts holding the block together. The housing crushes itself, then contracts and coolant leaks in.
Don't try just replacing the sealing 'O' rings - the housings are now permanently distorted and useless.
12-03-2011, 06:55 PM
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Yea it was wishful thinking on my part .. I didn't see the themp gauge go up at all .. But I felt the starting to have a little rough idle so I pulled over right away ..
I've been reading about Mazda have an extended warranty program .ssp 77?
You guys think they'll cover my engine?
I've been reading about Mazda have an extended warranty program .ssp 77?
You guys think they'll cover my engine?
12-06-2011, 07:22 AM
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if your car is within the warranty period, but i'd heavily consider putting back a factory radiator/thermostat before you take it in.
If the issue is due to overheating a aftermarket thermostat & radiator can be very good argument for mazda against warranty repairs, even though it was installed after the engine busted and there is no way to prove otherwise.
If the issue is due to overheating a aftermarket thermostat & radiator can be very good argument for mazda against warranty repairs, even though it was installed after the engine busted and there is no way to prove otherwise.
12-07-2011, 05:43 PM
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if your car is within the warranty period, but i'd heavily consider putting back a factory radiator/thermostat before you take it in.
If the issue is due to overheating a aftermarket thermostat & radiator can be very good argument for mazda against warranty repairs, even though it
was installed after the engine busted and there is no way to prove otherwise.
If the issue is due to overheating a aftermarket thermostat & radiator can be very good argument for mazda against warranty repairs, even though it
was installed after the engine busted and there is no way to prove otherwise.
it .. There's no way that they'll cover it .. I'm working out a deal with this dude .. New engine and install for $2000
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