2002 Protege w/mt and 57k will not start intermittently. With clutch engaged and tranny in neutral, starter spins but does not engage. New battery. Figure bad solenoid but why intermittent?
After several tries car usually starts. If not, letting it sit for a while works. Full turn of ignition switch is worse than partial turn. Not a problem if car is facing downhill (car is in hilly San Franciso). This showed up three weeks ago and has not gotten worse (according to driver).
Anyone hear of other (non-EGV) causes before assuming its the starter?
Thanks!
Note: already have starter replacement directions
http://protege5.ugly.net/01-19.PDF
After several tries car usually starts. If not, letting it sit for a while works. Full turn of ignition switch is worse than partial turn. Not a problem if car is facing downhill (car is in hilly San Franciso). This showed up three weeks ago and has not gotten worse (according to driver).
Anyone hear of other (non-EGV) causes before assuming its the starter?
Thanks!
Note: already have starter replacement directions
http://protege5.ugly.net/01-19.PDF
