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My mazda 3 has just started having problems with starting. I turn the key in the ignition and after 10-20 times still nothing, Dash lights and headlights come on though. Then after 20n minutes or so it starts the first time. What's up????

Submitted: 26 days and 5 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $24
Status: CLOSED
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Optional Information

Year: 2006
Make: Mazda
Make (other): 3

Already Tried:
Jumped battery, had wires checked for bad connections left car in garage checked for overheating

Posted by Mike Kelly 26 days and 5 hours ago.

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Hi,how are you?So when you turn the key it will not turn over? Correct?

26 days and 5 hours ago.

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YES!! Thanks for taking this on. My Mazda3 has about 100000 km on it and this problem has just started over the past month or so. I turn the key in the ignition and it only lights up the dash and the headlights and sometimes the radio really faintly. I try about 10-20 times and same thing! I leave it and then bome time later it starts the first time. I'm worried this is the start of a much bigger problem and I need a reliable car.

 

Also - no clicking sound when the key is in the ignition

Accepted Answer

Ok,this sounds like the solenoid on the starter is failing,these are common systems from this issue,also these vehicles almost always have no sound when turning the key from a bad starter,as to the traditional clicking sound people are a custom to relating a bad starter.You can have the starter tested for free at most local parts stores.

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Expert: Mike Kelly
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Answered: 10/27/2009

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14 years experience as a auto mechanic,foreign and domestic.4 years running my own repair business.

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