2000 Mazda B2500 SX, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Starting Concerns

DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

1  STARTING CONCERNS 
DESCRIPTION 
  • No Crank
STARTING CONCERNS INSPECTION

STEP INSPECTION ACTION
1 PRELIMINARY CHECKS
  • Perform the following preliminary checks:
    • Battery connections.
    • Starter relay connections.
    • Transmission in Park (A/T) or Neutral (MAT).
    • Clutch fully depressed (M/T).
    • Alarm/anti-theft devices.
    • Fuses/fuse links.
  • Are all the checks OK? 
 Yes Go to step 2.
No Repair as necessary. Verify symptom no longer exists.
2 LISTEN FOR STARTER RELAY "CLICKING"
  • Is a "clicking" sound heard from the starter relay when the ignition key is turned to START? 
 Yes Go to step 3.
No Go to step 5.
3 CHECK STARTING SYSTEM SECONDARY CIRCUITS
See STARTING SYSTEM SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART to check starter, starter ground, starter relay cable to starter, battery or other items as directed.
  • Is a fault indicated? 
 Yes Repair as required.
No Go to step 4.
4 CHECK BASE ENGINE
  • Check for base engine concerns (such as seized/hydro-locked engine, damaged flywheel).
  • Is a fault indicated? 
 Yes Repair as required.
No Verify test results.
See DIAGNOSTIC INDEX  to repair any additional symptoms
5 CHECK OPERATION OF OTHER ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
  • Do any other electrical accessories work? 
 Yes Go to step 6.
No Check the charging system.
See CHARGING SYSTEM SYMPTOM CHART .
6 PERFORM PCM KOEO SELF TEST. ALSO RETRIEVE ANY CONTINUOUS MEMORY DTCS.
  • Are any DTCs displayed during Continuous Memory DTCs or Key ON, Engine OFF (KOEO) Self Tests? 
 Yes Check for cause.
See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE NUMBERS .
No Go to step 7.
7 CHECK STARTING SYSTEM PRIMARY CIRCUITS Yes Go to step 8.
No Service as required.
8
  • Perform After Repair Procedure to ensure customer's concern has been resolved.
See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TESTS .
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.