1991 Mazda Miata T Start Car Starter Turns Over Very Slowly Weakly Noticed

1991 MAZDA MIATA
127,300 MILES
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I can't start my car. The starter turns over very slowly and weakly. (I noticed the starter turned over slowly a few days ago, when I last started it, but it started; now it won't start at all). Interior lights come on. I've not tried the main headlights, for fear of draining the battery. The battery measures 11.5 volts (it's a few years old). Do you suspect the starter (or possibly solenoid, if it has one)?

Thank you.
Nov 19, 2012 at 12:32 AM
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