# 2001 Mazda Protege

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-protege/10783>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [February 17, 2008, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-protege/10783 "2008-02-17T17:43:04Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![andras](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/838e76/32.png) [@andras](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andras)\
**Post date:** [February 17, 2008, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-protege/10783/1 "2008-02-17T17:43:04Z")

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After long drive, if car is turned off, it will not start again for about half hour. Engine turns over but does not start. Have to wait for half hour and then engine starts again. No check engine light trouble indication. Mazda dealership service unable to locate cause even using computer hookup. Anyone experience similar problem and have suggestion as to cause? Any help will be much appreciated.

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**Author:** ![hellokit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6a8cbe/32.png) [@hellokit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellokit)\
**Post date:** [February 17, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mazda-protege/10783/2 "2008-02-17T18:35:06Z")

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Check for fuel and spark like the “civic starting daemon” post. Then, let us know the results.