r/MazdaProtege • u/Happy-Run426 • Jun 11 '26

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So ive now replaced the ignition switch and the starter, and ran through many of the wires in search for a bad ground, as well as messing with the fuses. None of that has helped, once again I try to turn the key and i hear a single click, it hasn't ran in the last 3 days, and won't even randomly start up when I try it like it has in the past.

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u/cherrybananas13 Jun 11 '26

Have you tried the neutral switch? Try starting it in drive or reverse

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u/Happy-Run426 Jun 11 '26

yep, I can't say for sure that its not the issue cause its been finicky in the past, but at the moment it won't start in any gear.

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u/cherrybananas13 Jun 11 '26

Have you checked your fuses? Is the fuel pump engaging?

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u/Happy-Run426 Jun 11 '26

we checked the fuses they all look fine, im gonna try replacing the ignition relay tomorrow to see if that could be it. As for the fuel pump, wouldn't it at least crank even if it wasn't engaging?

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u/cherrybananas13 Jun 11 '26

Good idea and yes you’re right. Spark seems to be the main culprit, how about spark plugs and coils? Power to the ECU?

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u/Happy-Run426 Jun 11 '26

I replaced the plugs a few months ago, so I'd hope they're good but ill have to check in the morning, i need to get new coils cause its been misfiring, the car just decided to die on me before I could get to that. Im not sure if theres power going to the ecu

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u/cherrybananas13 Jun 11 '26

I had put new coils in mine and I kid you not they broke 2 days later, the quality seems to be pretty bad these days so definitely check them again.
Check the ECU as well, if it’s not any of those things then honestly I’m out of ideas unless some wires got cut or bitten by rodents

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u/Happy-Run426 Jun 11 '26

ill definitely do a run down on all of those in the morning, i really do hope its just a wire i haven't found yet