Starter Solenoid Replacement?

WankelsRevenge · 09-11-2013, 07:42 PM

So tonight when leaving work my starter officially quit working. When I go to start my engine all that happens is it makes a clicking sound, but no turning over. Someone told me its probably just the solenoid thats bad, and not the starter itself. Does this seem plausible, and if so how hard is it just to replace the solenoid?

RETed · 09-11-2013, 08:25 PM

I don't think Mazda sells just the solenoid...

Check the easier things to fix before going after the starter...
1) Check battery voltage - low voltage will do the same thing.
2) Check grounds - same as above.

-Ted

Garfinkles Motor Works · 09-11-2013, 09:11 PM

If it is bolted together take it apart and renew the contacts and sand down the ring .If the contacts are burnt down braze then up and file back to shape. I have done it to several brands through the years .Check the auto parts store for a new solenoid and starter bushes as well .

My5ABaby · 09-11-2013, 10:34 PM

Turning the key and having it just click could be a connection problem also. Check the wiring at the battery and starter and make sure the connections are clean and good.

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My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 19	Turning the key and having it just click could be a connection problem also. Check the wiring at the battery and starter and make sure the connections are clean and good. __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."

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Garfinkles Motor Works RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 535 Rep Power: 17	If it is bolted together take it apart and renew the contacts and sand down the ring .If the contacts are burnt down braze then up and file back to shape. I have done it to several brands through the years .Check the auto parts store for a new solenoid and starter bushes as well .