There are two posts on the starter solenoid when the starter is in position the top one is for the positive battery cable. The bottom one should have a very short cable that enters the starter casing. I just replaced the starter in my 98 mazda protege yesterday.
Bad starter solenoid? Loose or corroded battery terminals? Weak battery? Bad neutral switch?
Is it charging, if not have you checked wiring to alternator.
where is the starter
have you checked the relay on the starter? and check the wire that runs from the started relay to the starter.
Follow the + battery cable should connect to the starter relay (solenoid)
battery need to be at lease 14 volts to be able to start
Can be a dead battery, defective starter, loose or corroded battery connection, or blown main fuse. If nothing comes on when you turn on the ignition switch and your interior lights are not working it is not the starter.
have you checked the cables to see if they are corroided, loose, or broken If your battery is good then it is your starter you will need to replace it.
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What do you mean it wont do anything... will the engine turn over... is the battery good... if the battery good and the engine wont turn over as if its not receiving power to the starter then it might be a bad starter or bad starter solenoid.
Most likely the selonoid on the starter motor needs replacing