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Old Jul 15, 2024
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1999 Mazda B2500 (issue)

So I sincerely need some help. Also this is my only vehicle and ofcourse I just started working a new job. Bad luck?

My truck won't start.............

My starter fuse blew 3 days ago. Got a new fuse, the fuse blew again when trying to crank. SO I replaced my starter & to my surprise after installing the new starter and replacing the 50a fuse, it blew. SO. My pal installed a push start ignition and I replaced my starter relay (basically getting rid of the smallest red wire going to my starter solenoid because for some reason their was a strong feeling the circuit to that wire was grounding out and that's a lot of work just to repair that wire to prevent a blown fuse, to then possibly find out that's not the only problem) after doing that, the fuse isn't blowing anymore but now when I go to crank my truck, it turns over but the engine will not start. Now I'm gonna go over everything up to now that IS NOT the problem. My battery is good it reads 12 volts. My starter is not the problem, it tries to start the engine. My fuel pump IS NOT the problem because I have fuel pressure and the fuel pump can be heard turning on when the ignition cylinder is rotated to start.
So this leaves me with 2 other possibilities.
Either my spark plugs are bad and not firing. Or my coil packs are bad.
IF anyone has ever had this problem before and narrowed things down to these last two factors. Please further elaborate as to which component was the problem before I go and buy the parts.

Also I read on another post it could be the Crank Shaft position sensor??? Someone else also said they had the same issue, they reset their ECU and then it started up????

Amy suggestions are SUPER appreciated.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2024
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So we are assuming all was well with your truck prior to the blown fuse? If so, I'm guessing something else along the line possibly grounded out along with your starter wire and there could be a few wires melted together someplace that's causing your issue. It's rare that what you're experiencing caused everything to just stop working. You're going to have to do some wire chasing. Also, have your friend make sure he didn't miss hooking up a wire when he put that push start in. Check for power at the coil pack.
 
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Funny you say that. One of my connectors to my coil began to melt. Replaced the connector already. But I have not used the multi meter on the coil pack yet. So in the AM I'll figure out how to do so. Tbh I was just gonna replace the spark plugs first, then try to crank. Considering the one I checked had 3-5 hairline cracks in the porcelain.

My 2nd major issue is not having any money and this happened directly after starting a new job. So narrowing money from people for this makes me feel yucky. But at least they know I just had a job so.

Money is barely the issue tho. My main issue is needing to know what exactly the problem is tho.

So after I check the coil packs in the AM. I'll come right back on here and update.
 
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