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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA2006B4000 BASE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - (5 OF 5)SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - STARTING SYSTEMSYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

2006 Mazda B4000 Base, Automatic

Symptom Troubleshooting Chart

2006 Mazda B4000 Base, AutomaticSECTION Symptom Troubleshooting Chart

SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART - STARTING SYSTEM

Problem	Possible Cause	Action
Engine Does Not Crank	Battery Fuse Starter motor Ignition switch Circuitry Starter motor relay Clutch pedal position (CPP) switch Anti-theft system, if equipped	See STARTING SYSTEM PINPOINT TEST 1: ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK .
Engine Cranks Slowly	Battery Starter motor Ignition switch Circuitry	Inspect the starting system. See STARTING SYSTEM INSPECTION .
Unusual Starter Noise	Starter motor mounting Starter motor Improper starter drive engagement	See STARTING SYSTEM PINPOINT TEST 2: UNUSUAL STARTER NOISE .
Starter Spins But The Engine Does Not Crank	Starter motor	Inspect the starter motor mounting and engagement. See STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 2.3L . See STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 3.0L . See STARTER MOTOR REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 4.0L .
Starter Spins But The Engine Does Not Crank	Damaged flywheel/ring gear teeth	Inspect the flywheel/ring gear for damaged, missing or worn teeth. See STARTER DRIVE/FLYWHEEL RING GEAR INSPECTION .

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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.