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Old 11-15-2008, 11:49 AM
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Background on the car - '02 2+ ABT ECU. Recently took to VAST, codes read bad battery. Replaced with a red top. Worked fine for a few weeks. Today it clicked away, tried jump and push starting. Can't hear the fuel pump kick on. Would the Trottle body click with a fuel pump failure???? Fuel pump fuse intact.
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Did it turn over when you jumped it?
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No, starter crankes but no ignition.
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When you turn the ignition on, do the c/e & epc idiot lights, light up?
Old 11-15-2008, 12:27 PM
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Yes they do...
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did you check for codes yet?
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Will be able to check on Monday.
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Default Any signs of life when you turned it over and ............

perhaps you can give a shout for vag-com help on your regional forum.
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No signs of life. The car has done this in the past but "fixed" itself after waiting a few hours.
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maybe you flooded it. call mazda and get a new motor... ;-)


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