No.3 Will Not Crank: Notes

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Notes
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NO.3 WILL NOT CRANK [BP, BP WITH TC] DESCRIPTION & POSSIBLE CAUSE

3 Will not crank
DESCRIPTION 
  • Starter does not work.
POSSIBLE CAUSE 
  • Open starter circuit between ignition switch and starter
  • TR sensor malfunction (AT)
  • TR sensor misadjustment (AT)
  • Starter interlock switch malfunction (MT)
  • Starter malfunction
  • Seized/hydrolocked engine, flywheel or drive plate
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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