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Mazda B-Series Starting problems

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#4 of 23 FUEL RELAY ON 1990 MAZDA B2200 TRUCK by weenypoo

Oct 20, 2008 (11:40 am)

I REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AN FILTER ON MY 1990 B2200 MAZDA TRUCK AN IT RAN GREAT FOR THREE WEEKS. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK AND IT JUST QUIT RUNNING. I WAS TOLD IT HAD A FUEL RELY FROM THE DEALERSHIP PARTS DEPARTMENT BUT THEY SAID IT WAS IN THE FUSE BOX ON THE DRIVERSIDE FRONT FENDER. THE FUSE BOX ISN'T THERE AND THE FUSE BOX THAT IS UNDER THE HOOD DOESN'T HAVE A FUEL RELAY. I NEED MY TRUCK FOR WORK CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT HERE? I'M GETTING PRETTY UPSET WITH THIS, I'VE HAD MY HEAD IN MOTOR MANUALS FOR WEEKS. i'VE ASKED EVERYONE, I EVEN CONTACTED THE MAZDA MANUFACTURE BUT ENDED UP AT A DEAD END BECAUSE THEY TRANSFERRED ME TO A PARTS DEPT THAT COULDN'T HELP BECAUSE OF IT BEING AN OLDER MODEL.. ANY IMPUT WOULD BE DEEPLY HELPFUL.

#5 of 23 Re: Starting problem [mminer] by tonywatson

Nov 19, 2008 (11:26 pm)

Replying to: mminer (Aug 29, 2008 11:34 am)
I have the same exact problem with my 1997 B4000. I have asked all of my mechanic buddies about it and know one has been able to identify the cause of this problem. When my truck wont start, I will shoot a little starter fluid into the air intake and about 99% of the time it will fire up. I pull out the hose that goes from your valve cover to your air intake between the air filter and manifold. Its the easiest place to do it. You can also open your air filter housing and spray it in there. But if you do this make sure you close the housing back up before trying to start your engine. Mine backfired once when I had not closed the housing after spraying starter fluid in it and I almost got burned. Flames shot out at me and singed my eyelashes. If you should find out why this is happening, please post it here. I would love to know.

#6 of 23 Re: Another starting problem [alnotatwork] by alnotatwork

Nov 20, 2008 (7:23 am)

Replying to: alnotatwork (Oct 13, 2008 6:13 pm)
Update - new ignition switch solved the problem. Not the easiest installation for a hefty old guy with fat fingers, but we're back on the road (and in the ditches, etc.)

#7 of 23 Re: FUEL RELAY ON 1990 MAZDA B2200 TRUCK [weenypoo] by brgrieco

Dec 01, 2008 (12:49 am)

Replying to: weenypoo (Oct 20, 2008 11:40 am)
I am having what seems like the same problem. Have you had any luck yet? I am stumped please respond to brgriecogmail.com

#8 of 23 Re: Starting problem [mminer] by tommie1818

Jan 01, 2009 (11:40 am)

Replying to: mminer (Aug 29, 2008 11:34 am)
My b2200 1989 would not crank. Intermittant at first but then nothing (6 months) Roll started everytime. I checked starter,solenoid,coil,ignition switch, battery poles, battery. Nothing !! |Finally checked fusible link, (plastic connector) was ok not burned or anything, but being desparate by now opened up the link and the connectors were totally corroded.
Used a wire brush,(Much like a bad battery connection) reconnected it and Bahhhm!
 
Very unusual! very economical to fix as well!
I should have use a volt meter to check that line. I Must get in the habit of that.
Hope it helps someone with mysterious and intermittant starting issues.

#9 of 23 Re: Starting problem [mminer] by mrsixpack

Jan 02, 2009 (8:53 pm)

Replying to: mminer (Aug 29, 2008 11:34 am)
If your vehicle....any vehicle will not CRANK and the mechanic wants to replace the plugs and wires ................I'd find a new mechanic real fast !

#10 of 23 wont start by driftwood2

Mar 24, 2009 (4:27 pm)

#11 of 23 wont start by driftwood2

Mar 24, 2009 (4:27 pm)

I have an 89 pickup that died and will not start
has spark and fuel.any suggestions?

#12 of 23 Re: wont start [driftwood2] by jrab2600i

Apr 07, 2009 (9:01 am)

Replying to: driftwood2 (Mar 24, 2009 4:27 pm)
I have a 1990 B-2600i p/u and shut down while driving this March. Electrical still worked but no acceleration (fuel flow)...come to find out through diagnosis testing that it was the ECM (computer chip in firewall) was bad. Fortunately was replace and back on road but unfortunately part is expensive...part and labor ($1,100.00). If truck is worth something to you it's worth the amount. My truck is almost in mint condition, I take care of it and I use it for loading and off road job site purposes. Hope this helps.

#13 of 23 94 Mazda 2300 starter by twotruck

May 30, 2009 (7:35 pm)

Tried to take starter off. Removed 3 bolts but would not come off. Is there a bolt on the top that I can not see?
 
The new starter has only 3 bolt holes.

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