blakem2008

so i think my starter is going out... it will hesitate to start .. eventually it will go but. its getting worse the colder it gets i have to tap it with a rod to get it to turnover quicker.. but could i put a M/T starter on my 4 port auto ?

Easy_E1

iTrader: (2)

How old is the battery?
Does it crank real slow?
Does it click at all before it turns over and starts?
Does the starter just spin?
Does the starter just click?
Does the starter grind when you try and start the car?
Is this the original starter?
If you don't know did you ask a Mazda dealer for the history on the car? Per VIN#

blakem2008

kinda new battery ... bought used dont know if its orginal or not ..i think this will kinda help you determine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_meNdSExJk

Brettus

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https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/hard-starting-suspect-your-starter-motor-check-out-207244/

blakem2008

so could i put a m/t starter in a 4 port automatic

EDZRIDE

iTrader: (1)

Nope.

tza0001

iTrader: (2)

M/T starters are bigger than AT ones (and more expensive I think)

09Factor

Incorrect. The starter/solenoid are the same between the 2 models. The way the starters bolt to the bell housing is the differance. The A/T starter is a little more expensive usually, depending where you go.

To the OP.
My starter cranks way slower than yours in the vid. New batt, or old charged batt, same diffrence. So i'm sure my windings are shot.
but it will start every time after 5 sec.

blakem2008

would this fit my car?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0738&viewitem=

09Factor

Yes it will. I take it your 8 is a 2004/05 since it's a stated 4 port.

blakem2008

yea it is.. a 2004 ..