Starter location?

Tiny
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  • 2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER
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When I turn my key half of the times it just makes the whining noise but the engine will not turn over. Sometimes if I just keep turning it the engine will start after a little while of turning the key. Some people said that it might be a loose wire on the starter but I don't really know how to fix this problem.
Thursday, May 8th, 2008 AT 7:40 PM

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Tiny
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This does sound like the starter is the issue but I don't think it is a loose wire. I suspect this is the solenoid on the starter that is failing.

Here is a guide that explains this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works

Also, here is a guide that will show the location of the starter and how to replace it:

https://youtu.be/nDAIEc6T50k

Lastly here is the location and how to remove it from the manual. Let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
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