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1997 Mazda Protege starter

Tiny
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  • 1997 MAZDA PROTEGE
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 142,000 MILES
My starter will not turn, I have put in a new battery and replaced the starter what else could it be?
Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 11:28 PM

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Tiny
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Is starter getting power? Check fuses and starter relay
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 11:31 PM
Tiny
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It is a brand new starter and some times it does start up no problem and some times she just wont start
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 11:33 PM
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Check for loose or dirty battery cables
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 11:35 PM
Tiny
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I did that
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 11:37 PM
Tiny
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What happens when you jumper starter solenoid
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 11:40 PM
Tiny
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What does that mean? Sorry I don't know
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 11:41 PM
Tiny
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No problem, follow this link and it will describe how to do it and what it does.. http://www.ehow.com/how_5664896_jump-starter-solenoid.html
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 11:43 PM
Tiny
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If that works does that mean the starter siloniod needs to be replaced because with my starter it is attached right to the starter
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Sunday, September 26th, 2010 AT 11:46 PM
Tiny
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No that means most likely the ignition switch is failing
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Monday, September 27th, 2010 AT 4:49 PM
Tiny
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How much does that usually cost?
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Monday, September 27th, 2010 AT 4:50 PM
Tiny
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Only takes 30 mins or so to replace it on your vehicle, labor fees should be around $40 or so.
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Monday, September 27th, 2010 AT 4:55 PM
Tiny
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How much is the part?
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Monday, September 27th, 2010 AT 4:56 PM
Tiny
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Looks like autozone has it new for around $110 or you could get used from local salvage yard for probably half the price.
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Monday, September 27th, 2010 AT 4:58 PM

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