Genuine Mazda Protege Starter

Mazda Protege Starter Parts and Q&A

• Starter
  B676-18-400R-00
  Q: How to replace the starter/solenoid assembly if it fails on Mazda Protege?

  A:

  The starter/solenoid assembly is not repairable with individual parts, failure requires replacement with a new one or a re-assembled one. The first thing to do is to remove the cable of the negative side of the battery. In 1994 and earlier models, the battery is to be removed in the engine compartment. In models between 1995 and 1998, do not have the air cleaner assembly. Lift the car and place it on jack stands. In the case of the same models, disconnect the exhaust pipe with the exhaust manifold and remove the catalytic converter. The second step is to remove the starter bracket and intake manifold bracket on the starter. Disassemble the electrical connector of the solenoid and the nut and unattach the battery cable of the starter. Then de-mount the starter mounting bolts followed by the starter. Removal is the opposite of installation.
• Starter
  FE1H-18-400R-00
  Q: What is the primary function of the starter system and what components does it include on Mazda Protege?

  A:

  The main components in the starter are to ensure that the engine starts quickly and are comprised of the battery, starter motor, starter solenoid, and the electrical circuit connecting the two with the solenoid being attached to the motor itself. This is a trio of parts on the upper section of the engine, which is next to the transaxle bell housing. By rotating the ignition key to the START position, the starter solenoid is operated with the help of the starter control circuit, which connects the battery to the starter, which delivers the electrical energy required to crank the engine. In vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle the starter motor only starts when the clutch pedal is depressed and in vehicles with an automatic transaxle only when the selection lever is in Park or Neutral. Cautions are not cranking the starter motor excessively to risk overheating and breaking it, not mishandling of the starter so as to arc or ignite a fire, and to never leave the cable unconnected with the negative battery terminal before carrying out any work on the starter.