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2000 MAZDA PROTEGE

1.6L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0316moderate severityPowertrain

Engine Misfire Detected on Startup (First 1000 Revolutions)

on 2000 Mazda Protege 1.6L I4 · FWD

What this code means

Misfire detected during the first 1000 engine revolutions after startup.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light after cold start
  • Rough start then smooths out
  • Stumble on startup

Common causes

  • Leaking fuel injector (dripping when off)
  • Loss of fuel pressure after shutdown
  • Spark plug fouled from previous shutdown

Diagnostic steps

  1. Perform fuel pressure leak-down test
  2. Check injectors for leaks
  3. Inspect spark plugs
  4. Monitor misfire counts on cold start

Repair notes

Check for leaking injectors. Replace fouled spark plugs.

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