Hi Scotty,
I have a 2007 Mazda3 2.0L, manual with 186,000 kms/ 116,000 miles, and I believe that the starter solenoid needs replacing. Recently we had a cold snap where it hit -13C/ 8.6F (it normally doesn’t go much below 0C/ 32F. The car would not start/ turn over but there was a faint clicking sound and the interior backlights would go on. It has a new battery last summer, and a remanufactured starter August 2019 at 140,000 kms/ 87,000 miles. Here in Canada if I chose to replace the entire starter the part is about $360 (with core fee) and if I chose to have someone fixed labour is around $150
Is it possible to replace just the solenoid or does the entire starter have to be replaced and if so does anyone know of a good video to follow?
Is it reasonable to conclude that it is the starter solenoid?
I would try boosting from another vehicle. Yours just might not have the juice. See FAQ for details.
It starts now that the temperature is back to normal
It did not start when attempting to jump
Don't bother. Just get anew starter with a limited lifetime warranty.
https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/starter/p/duralast-starter-17909/834486_0_0
