nyyankees2k3
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- 2002 Mazda Protege5
I have a 2002 Mazda Protege5, that has been dead for a week now. I drove the car to two locations the other day about 10 miles apart. After trying to leave the second location, the car would not start up at all. I had no previous signs of any problems whatsoever. Here is everything I have done so far.
1) When I try to start the car and turn to on position, it does not do anything. I hear no noise at all. The dash comes up, radio works, AC works. Also, when I keep the headlights on, they are fully bright and do not dim at all when I turn the key.
2) I had the battery checked, it was fine.
3) I checked all the fuses, they are all okay. I tested the ignition switch fuse, and put 12 V to it, and did hear a click noise every time I put the voltage on it. I assume this is good.
4) The first thing I thought to replace was the starter. I got a fantastic deal on a brand new one, so I figured I would try that first. After I took off the old starter, I had that tested at an auto parts store, and it was fine. I also had them test the new starter, and that was fine also. Since I had already spent all the work to get the old one off, I went ahead and put on the new one on even though that's apparently not the issue.
5) Next, I got a new ignition switch. I put that in, and it still does not work.
6) The next thing I will try to do on Thursday will be, new ignition coil's and new a new starter relay just in case. Even though I tested it and heard click noise.
7) I also bought a neutral safety switch. It seems like a pain to replace, because I have to get under the car again, and seems hard to align it. So I am debating on taking it to a mechanic before I attempt to replace that, if my #6 does not work. *Keep in mind, I did try starting the car in neutral and that didn't work either.
So, if you got this far, thank you for reading my problem, I am hoping anyone else has any other suggestions.
Thank you!
1) When I try to start the car and turn to on position, it does not do anything. I hear no noise at all. The dash comes up, radio works, AC works. Also, when I keep the headlights on, they are fully bright and do not dim at all when I turn the key.
2) I had the battery checked, it was fine.
3) I checked all the fuses, they are all okay. I tested the ignition switch fuse, and put 12 V to it, and did hear a click noise every time I put the voltage on it. I assume this is good.
4) The first thing I thought to replace was the starter. I got a fantastic deal on a brand new one, so I figured I would try that first. After I took off the old starter, I had that tested at an auto parts store, and it was fine. I also had them test the new starter, and that was fine also. Since I had already spent all the work to get the old one off, I went ahead and put on the new one on even though that's apparently not the issue.
5) Next, I got a new ignition switch. I put that in, and it still does not work.
6) The next thing I will try to do on Thursday will be, new ignition coil's and new a new starter relay just in case. Even though I tested it and heard click noise.
7) I also bought a neutral safety switch. It seems like a pain to replace, because I have to get under the car again, and seems hard to align it. So I am debating on taking it to a mechanic before I attempt to replace that, if my #6 does not work. *Keep in mind, I did try starting the car in neutral and that didn't work either.
So, if you got this far, thank you for reading my problem, I am hoping anyone else has any other suggestions.
Thank you!
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