What is the role of the starter system on Mazda 626?

The role of the starter is to turn on the engine and it is made up of a starting motor, solenoid and battery. Electrical energy is supplied to the solenoid by the battery that fulfills the electrical circuit to the starting motor that cranks the engine. The solenoid and starting motor are both located on the lower left side of the engine and do not need a periodic lubrication or maintenance. Electrical circuitry in the vehicle makes the starter motor only start when the transmission selector lever is in Park or Neutral in the case of an automatic transaxle or in Neutral in the case of a manual transaxle. One should never allow the starter motor to run longer than 30 seconds at a time, or less than two minutes to cool since prolonged cranking of the engine may cause overheating and major cracks in the starter.

How to remove and reinstall the solenoid from the starter motor on Mazda 626?

Once the starter motor has been removed, disconnect the motor strap. Loose the two screws which hold the housing to the starter end frame. Turn the starter to the off position and detach it and the starter body, being careful not to drop any of the shims. Install the shimmed starter and place it in position and rotate it into the starter end frame. Fit the two screws and install the motor strap.

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Mazda 626 Starter Part Number: F240-18-400R-00
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Reman, Starter
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1987 Mazda 626 | DX, GT, LX | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda 626 Starter Part Number: F802-18-400R-00
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Reman, Starter
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1987 Mazda 626 | DX, GT, LX | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda 626 Starter Part Number: FE1H-18-400R-00
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Reman, Starter
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1992 Mazda 626 | DX, GT, LE, LX, Turbo, Turbo 4WS | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Mazda 626 Starter Part Number: FS11-18-400R-00
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Reman, Starter; Starter
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-2002 Mazda 626 | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Mazda 626 Starter Part Number: K805-18-400R-00
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Reman, Starter
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-2002 Mazda 626 | ES, LX | 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Mazda 626 Starter Part Number: KL86-18-400R-00
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Reman, Starter
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mazda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 Mazda 626 | DX, ES, LX | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

Mazda 626 Starter

The Mazda 626 Starter enables all drives by converting battery power into cranking force, rotating the engine to life. The electric unit is housed in a small steel casing that holds an armature with surrounding field coils or permanent magnets, brushes and a commutator in the front, and a drive gear on the back, all energized by a solenoid fed by heavy gauge wiring from the battery. With the ignition key set to the START position, the solenoid pushes the drive gear into the flywheel and activates the motor, and the armature turns in the reverse direction, spinning the drive gear around the crankshaft; once combustion starts, an overrunning clutch is engaged and released. The midsize Mazda has been served through the years by two design styles, the conventional direct-drive Starter and a new gear-reduction model that incorporates a small reduction gear between the armature and the drive to provide the vehicle with additional torque with less weight and better operation in colder temperatures. They both actually share the same safety circuit that is located between the ignition switch and a relay, and an alternative neutral safety or clutch switch prevents engagement when the car is in gear. Although there are other applications that have alternative pneumatic or hydraulic systems, all Mazda models within this line remain electric-based like the concept has been. The reputation of Mazda powertrains was further confirmed with the second-generation 626 starting in a few seconds with sure performance even after idling overnight, all due to this well-built Starter.

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Mazda 626 Starter Parts and Q&A

Starter
F240-18-400R-00
Q: What is the role of the starter system on Mazda 626?
A:
The role of the starter is to turn on the engine and it is made up of a starting motor, solenoid and battery. Electrical energy is supplied to the solenoid by the battery that fulfills the electrical circuit to the starting motor that cranks the engine. The solenoid and starting motor are both located on the lower left side of the engine and do not need a periodic lubrication or maintenance. Electrical circuitry in the vehicle makes the starter motor only start when the transmission selector lever is in Park or Neutral in the case of an automatic transaxle or in Neutral in the case of a manual transaxle. One should never allow the starter motor to run longer than 30 seconds at a time, or less than two minutes to cool since prolonged cranking of the engine may cause overheating and major cracks in the starter.
Starter
FE1H-18-400R-00
Q: How to remove and reinstall the solenoid from the starter motor on Mazda 626?
A:
Once the starter motor has been removed, disconnect the motor strap. Loose the two screws which hold the housing to the starter end frame. Turn the starter to the off position and detach it and the starter body, being careful not to drop any of the shims. Install the shimmed starter and place it in position and rotate it into the starter end frame. Fit the two screws and install the motor strap.