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My 2007 Mazda2 diesel normally runs very well. Recently, on odd occasions it turns over OK but will not start. The AA man squirts quick start and away it goes. The garage cannot find a problem when it’s OK. Any suggestions ?

Asked on 10 July 2010 by MM, via email

Answered by Honest John
Air getting into the fuel delivery system somewhere.

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