Intermittent No Start, Cranks OK, Turbo model on Mazda RX-7

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025

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If the engine intermittently does not start and is cranking OK, it may be the main relay is defective. The main relay can corrode and fail, requiring replacement.

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Intermittent No Start, Cranks OK, Turbo model on Mazda RX-7

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