sillyvasiliy

So i own a 2004 Mazda 3i, 4door sedan. i was driving few weeks ago in the snow and my back end swung out and hit a curb pretty well. My side airbags (in the seats and above the windows) deployed. I drove the car home (approx 1 mile), and later drove it to a friend of mine to show damage. The next morning, the car wouldn't start!! I had it towed to insurance so they could evaluate it.... and now they let me tow it back home while i wait for check from them....

Basically, the car doesn't start anymore! The engine cranks, but won't start! There's no mechanical damage to the engine or drivetrain or anything like that. Only thing visible is some serious curb rash on the rims and a need for alignment. So for the past few days I've tried to start it but it just won't start, engine cranks but won't start. Today i thought i'd try again so i went out, and IT STARTED right off the bat!! It ran for about 45 seconds and just shut off by itself and won't start again. Can anyone please enlighten me on what i can possibly do?!?!?!?!?!? I've checked fuel pump fuse.... it's good. and the car has 3/4 full tank of gas.

I tried disconnecting fuel lines right at engine and noticed it's not delivering fuel. any clue on what i can try next?!!?!?!? Much appreciated!

fc3sBerto

impact may have damaged the fuel pump itself... check for power at the fuel pump since you said the fuse was good and the engine isnt getting fuel... report back!

sillyvasiliy

how do i check for power at the fuel pump?? where's it located??

fc3sBerto

this comes from the factory service manual:

If the operation sound cannot be verified, measure the voltage at fuel pump wiring harness-side connector terminal A.

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