2000 Mazda Protege Radiator Hose Blew and now the car won't

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE
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CHRISADAMS2007
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2000 Mazda Protege 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My radiator hose blew, I replaced it, had a hard time starting it, it ran for a very very short time, died and now it won't start, it cranks but won't start, what might be the problem?
Dec 5, 2009 at 8:31 PM
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HI there,

Did the engine over heat when the hose blew? you best check for good spark, fuel pressure and injection pulse first, and if that is all ok, do a comp test and check for a head gasket issue, a scan to check any unresolved fault codes will help as well, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 5, 2009 at 8:42 PM