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92 Mazda Protege won't start 3 days after replacing starter

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wcollins73
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Nov 2, 2010, 11:14 AM

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92 Mazda Protege won't start 3 days after replacing starter	Sign In

1992 Mazda Protege DX SOHC, A/C, A/T

3 days ago, car wouldn't start. After troubleshooting, bench tested starter = bad; confirmed by auto parts store.

Replaced starter and battery clamps. Car started and ran fine for 2 days.

Now it won't start. Just get one click from solenoid when trying to start. Dash lights up.

Lunch break diagnosis: All connections to battery & starter look tight. Tried starting in neutral & park with brake depressed. Headlights do not dim when trying to start. Jumping off another car didn't help. Fuses all good.

Where do I look next?

Thanks,

Wes

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Nov 2, 2010, 11:25 AM

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Re: 92 Mazda Protege won't start 3 days after replacing starter	Sign In

Sounds like you new Chinese starter went bad already. You get what you pay for these days.

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wcollins73
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Nov 2, 2010, 11:38 AM

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Re: 92 Mazda Protege won't start 3 days after replacing starter	Sign In

Thanks. I figured so much. Just didn't want to overlook anything before towing it home.

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