I think my car is flooded.

[Jasoncoed]

I think my car is flooded, i had to move it saturday morning, then when i tried to start it on monday morning, it would\'nt. THe car sounds like it wont catch if you know what i mean. Could someone please tell me what i need to do to solve this, im not the most mechanically minded so any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks

[asp]

try this,
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=604

[Christopher]

This has happend to mine twice. Both times because I moved teh car then turned it off like you

I just get a tow in 3rd gear then come off teh clutch and bit of throttle to kick it into life. usually get to about 25mph before letting off the clutch.

[Martiny]

Jeez, before you get that drastic, floor it and turn the key with the pedal held down.

[Jasoncoed]

Thanks guys, i cant try the jump start option as mine is an auto, so i will have to take plugs out etc. Cheers for the help.

[Martiny]

For goodness sake!  Hold the accelerator to the floor while you turn the key and it might start. At least try this before you take the plugs out. When you do this the ecu stops injecting fuel and you are then only pumping air through the engine . Often it is enough to clean the plugs for you.

Try it a few times and keep the key turned for a good 2 or 3 seconds.

I think you meant "bump" start because a "jump start" is connecting to an extra battery with jumper cables. This would be a could thing to do, since it will give you a much stronger spark.

If it comes to replacing the plugs, remove the black plastic elbow to gain access, -the drama queen option is to jack the car up and remove the plugs from underneath.

[davefrith]

Plugs in the oven for a bit - job done

Though obviously wait for them to cool down a bit before touching :p

[Jasoncoed]

Holding the pedal to to floor didnt work (pity) and yes i did mean bump start. So off with the plugs it is.