craig sharp Posted on Apr 04, 2014

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2003 mazda 323 astina hatch (automatic) wont start.. sometimes has really low idle at lights and has stalled a few times, engine cut out while i was driving (only doing about 20km hr) i was able to start it to get home around the corner but it died at the top of my driveway and now wont start. it does turn over and almost started once.. has new spark plugs and battery is fine (12.7V) fuel problem?

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Yes, could be fuel-check the fuel pressure with key on.

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Posted on Mar 03, 2009

SOURCE: Battery for 1997 Mazda 323 Astina 5dr hatch

It's fine to use a battery with a higher cold crank rating than original. Consider the rating in the manual to be a minimum requirement. You'll be fine as long as the physical dimensions and terminal placement are compatible with your car. The battery manufacturer's guide should tell you which battery fits your car.

Anonymous

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Posted on Jan 27, 2011

SOURCE: 1991 mazda astina 323 wont

Check your timing, belt may have slipped a tooth.

Anonymous

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Posted on Nov 24, 2010

SOURCE: my mazda astina 323 wont start. it is getting fuel

Are you getting spark to the plugs? If not, the iginition coil or ignition module may be bad

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