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1997 Mazda Protege starter
1997 MAZDA PROTEGE
142,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
DIGIT1989
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my starter will not turn, i have put in a new battery and replaced the starter what else could it be?
Sep 26, 2010 at 11:28 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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is starter getting power? check fuses and starter relay
Sep 26, 2010 at 11:31 PM
DIGIT1989
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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
Sep 26, 2010 at 11:33 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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check for loose or dirty battery cables
Sep 26, 2010 at 11:35 PM
DIGIT1989
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i did that
Sep 26, 2010 at 11:37 PM
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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what happens when you jumper starter solenoid
Sep 26, 2010 at 11:40 PM
DIGIT1989
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what does that mean? sorry i don't know
Sep 26, 2010 at 11:41 PM
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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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
Sep 26, 2010 at 11:43 PM
DIGIT1989
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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
Sep 26, 2010 at 11:46 PM
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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no that means most likely the ignition switch is failing
Sep 27, 2010 at 4:49 PM
DIGIT1989
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how much does that usually cost?
Sep 27, 2010 at 4:50 PM
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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only takes 30 mins or so to replace it on your vehicle, labor fees should be around $40 or so..
Sep 27, 2010 at 4:55 PM
DIGIT1989
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how much is the part?
Sep 27, 2010 at 4:56 PM
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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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..
Sep 27, 2010 at 4:58 PM