Mazda 626 (1997 - 1999) - 98 2.0 Iffy starter motor

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Wed 17 Jun 2009 10:11
98 2.0 Iffy starter motor - TimOrridge
On the odd occasion over the last 3 months the starter has failed to turn the flywheel, however it has done it the last 2 out of 3 times I have used the car. It just spins and doesn't engage. Retrying one or twice does eventually make it catch but I may be at risk of burning out the motor. Is there any way you can lubricate the mechanism to allow allow the ring gear to slide back and forth or would it be a new starter motor?
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Wed 17 Jun 2009 21:15
98 2.0 Iffy starter motor - TimOrridge
bump anyone?
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Mon 22 Jun 2009 14:17
98 2.0 Iffy starter motor - TimOrridge
anyone?
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Mon 22 Jun 2009 16:52
98 2.0 Iffy starter motor - Peter.N.
Sounds as though the motor or solonoid is at fault. You could check the connections, especially the earth lead from the battery to the engine, but its more likely the starter itself.
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