Crank no start and the temperature gauge pegs hot?

2003 MAZDA PROTEGE
164,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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REYREY007
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When I turn the key to start my car the temperature gauge pegs hot, but it has not overheated.
Aug 27, 2022 at 12:51 AM
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It sounds like you have a weak battery, what happens when you turn the key to crank? If nothing we need to load test the battery and clean the cables, this guide will show you how with no equipment needed:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

And this guide is great to go over for the easy stuff which is fun to find and get back on the road:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down these guides and report back. Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Aug 27, 2022 at 11:14 AM