How can I locate my starter in my car. I have a 1996 mazda 626. Somebody told me to tap on it, and it should work.
2006-11-06 00:54:40 · 8 answers · asked by wpriceiii 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Mazda
Follow the + cable from the battery and it will end there. However, if you "tap" on the starter, you could damage the magnets inside ite and it will never work. Call a mechanic!
2006-11-06 00:58:22 · answer #1 · answered by br549 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The starter is NOT hooked up to a belt as skweek claims. It will be on the end of the engine that attaches to the transmission, and usually on the bottom of one side or the other (not centered under the engine). It will be a large cylinder (roughly the same diameter as a quart paint can, and usually a bit longer), and will likely have a smaller cylinder attached to it (generally above the larger one) with a few wires connected to the end that is away from the transmission. They are not always easy to get at, but if it is wearing out and won't start the car (with a good battery), tapping on it will usually get it to work. It will usually also indicate that it needs to be replaced soon, so if it stops working and you need to tap on it again consider that. As several other people have said, the positive battery cable runs directly to the starter, so if its entire length is visible you can trace it that way. If not, jack up the car and crawl underneath (you'll probably have to go under to be able to tap on it anyway), but make absolutely sure to support it with jack stands, not just the jack! I have heard too many stories of jacks failing and dropping cars on people. I hope this helps.
2006-11-06 01:24:16 · answer #2 · answered by Jonathan R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For most cars when you follow the + cable you should find it.It's easy to replace.If you will do so remember to disconect the battery before doing it.You tap on it most of the time it works.But you can't keep doing it for ever
2006-11-06 01:19:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
oftentimes in maximum autos, the starter is placed close to the flywheel, interior the area the place the engine connects to the transmission, some on the left hand area others on the applicable. If i'm no longer fallacious your vehicle has a six cylinder transverse engine. you are able to ought to bypass under to discover it.
2016-12-10 03:32:17 · answer #4 · answered by declue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a repair shop,and it would have helped to know the engine size of it,,good luck on it,either way its on the bottom of the car and will probably have to come off from under neath of it,,good luck with it.
2006-11-06 10:15:10 · answer #5 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
V.6 or 4 cyl?
2006-11-06 02:34:41 · answer #6 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try following the positive battery cable it should go straight to it.
2006-11-06 00:57:21 · answer #7 · answered by floydsimpalass 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
with the key
2006-11-07 22:46:28 · answer #8 · answered by mjmik1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋