My car fails to start

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2009-2013 Mazda 3

The second generation of the Mazda 3, also known as the Mazda3 and Mazda Axela, sedan and hatchback series by Mazda.

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My car does not start. I checked the spark plugs and there is no spark.

What can be the problem?

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@donaldmogale what year? what engine? Does it crank over? Besides spark plugs etc. what have you checked?

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@donaldmogale what year? what engine? Does it crank over? Besides spark plugs etc. what have you checked? — oldturkey03

Sincere Cavalier @sincerecavalier crwdns2934065:0crwdne2934065:0: 13 3 · Answer 1 · 2022-10-29T08:22:51-07:00

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Could be a bad alternator. Just replaced mine, 102k miles.

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