On-vehicle Inspection: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Mazda CX-5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify that the battery is fully charged. (See BATTERY INSPECTION .)
- The starter is normal if it rotates smoothly and without any noise when the engine is cranked.
- If the starter does not operate, inspect the following:
- Remove the starter, and inspect the starter unit.
- Inspect the related wiring harnesses, the ignition switch, and the transaxle range switch.
- If the starter does not operate, inspect the following: