starter location?

2004 MITSUBISHI LANCER
71,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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SICKSQUISHEY
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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.
May 8, 2008 at 7:40 PM
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KASEKENNY
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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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