jimmyp281

I just installed a new mazda reman and it wont start. It does nothing no crank or anything. I was thinking it was the starter. Anybody out there have some helpful opinions on my problem? Think its something else that could be the problem?

HobbeZ

check to see if you still have a charge in your battery?

jimmyp281

Yeah i tried to jump it still nothing.

jimmyp281

Yeah checked the fueses, guess i'll start checking the wiring, damn thats gonna take forever.

jimmyp281

Maybe i'll try and change the starter before i start messing with the wiring.

GOOFYROTOR

try disconnecting the aftermarket alarm!

mibad

Clutch Switch?

CantGoStraight

It's easy enough to jump across the starter to see if there's power there and if it's working. Just make sure it's in neutral.

nocomply24

if you have an alarm on that bad boy...that really might just be your problem. My old civic did that with me....took me days to figure it out haha. good luck.

jimmyp281

No alarm on it. I was also thinkin about the clutch switch.

DaveW

Does the starter solenoid click when you try to start? If not, the clutch switch, ign switch, etc. is not allowing power to get to the starter.

tsmysak1

Is it an auto or manual..

Not sure about the manual, but the auto has a Park - Neutral switch, which I assume is also on the manual.


If the tranny linkage was altered, the harness is not connected correctly, the connectors are dirty, etc... all these types of things will keep it from turning over. Ask me how I know..

Pay close attention to those parts that you messed with during the install.

salva

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Check to make sure the ground on the Alternator/Starter harness is connected. It is hidden under the accesory bracket.

SLOASFK

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pull the starter and jump the leads on it with a screw driver.

mono4lamar

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yeah i would bench test the starter its really easy to take out! but if you hear the solenoid clicking its def the starter itself.

mono4lamar

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also just thought about it. when you have your ignition on and look at your lights notice how bright they are, next turn it to start the engine if they get dimmer then voltage is being consumed meaning that its going throught the solenoid to the starter... meaning the starter is ****! if its not dimming you either have some wiring thats wrong or its a relay! hope some of this helps! please post what the problem is/was when you find out. i love trouble shooting and learning

CanyonVR

Any update on this?? I am having a VERY similar problem...