An electrically shorted air flow sensor can cause a crank-no start condition. Diagnosis may show that ignition spark is normal, and there are no trouble codes stored.
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Mazda Protege Engine Cranks and Doesn't Start
Mazda Protege Problem
16 Reports
Model Years Affected: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Engines Affected: 1.8L 4 Cylinder, 2.0L 4 Cylinder
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Visitor, 2001 Mazda Protege, 2.0L 4 Cylinder
SAME PROBLEM, CRANKS AND NO START. ACTS LIKE THERE IS NO FUEL
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trendsetter, 2002 Mazda Protege, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, 110,000 miRookie
Engine cranks but does not start. When used some starting fluid at air intake it starts or tries to start for a while before stopping. Checked the fuel filter it was clean, but surprisingly there was not fuel in the lines, everything was totally dry. Filled more gas in the tank, but the situation does not change, no fuel in the lines. I am pretty sure that the gas is locked in the tank either pump or some kind of safety valve. Will appreciate if some one can help
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