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2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, Standard

No. 3 Will Not Crank: Notes

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Notes
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DESCRIPTION & POSSIBLE CAUSE

3 WILL NOT CRANK
DESCRIPTION  Starter does not work.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Open starter circuit between ignition switch and starter
  • TR switch malfunction (ATX)
  • TR switch misadjustment (ATX)
  • Low or dead battery.
  • Charging system malfunction.
  • Starter interlock switch malfunction (MTX).
  • Starter malfunction
  • Seized/hydrolocked engine, flywheel or drive plate
  • Immobilizer system (PATS) and/or circuit malfunction.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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