Mazda Protege owners have reported 2 problems related to starter (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mazda Protege based on all problems reported for the Protege.
Car does not start unless you jiggle steering wheel while turning key or pumping gas pedal. Had battery checked as well as starter and ignitiion switch replaced but has not solved problem.
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Vehicle: 2001 Mazda Protege lx 2. 0 liter engine
failure: key is inserted in ignition and turned, starter will turn over but engine will not start. Occurrence: intermittently, 3 times in 2 months. Service: had it towed each time to a certified Mazda dealership. First time - they replaced the ignition coils with another vehicles coils and it started right up. They put the original coils back in and it started up fine. Second time - they replaced the pcm
third time - had it towed to a different Mazda dealership. After towing, the vehicle started right up. I have had the vehicle serviced at regular intervals as recommended by Mazda since I purchased it new 6 years ago. I have been in contact with Mazda corporation to check for recalls or known issues and was told there are none for my vehicle. After explaining my problem to them, I was given no suggestions for recourse. This problem is intermittent, but leaves me with an unreliable vehicle.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wiring problems | |
| Electrical System problems | |
| Battery problems | |
| Underhood Wiring problems | |
| Ignition Module problems | |
| Battery Dead problems | |
| Starter Solenoid problems | |
| Dash Wiring problems | |
| Starter problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems |