Mazda 6 2.3L Starter Removal

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10 жыл бұрын

Thinking of doing a starter replacement on your Mazda 6? Then watch this video to see how to remove the starter on your first generation Mazda 6i which has the 2.3L engine.
See the guide here - www.happywrenching.com/mazda/6...

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@whiskeyizzy7022 3 жыл бұрын

7 years later this dude still helped me replace my girls starter. Very much need man, and I appreciate you for it!

@sosa4291 2 жыл бұрын

I’m here 8 years later lol

@user-yz8kz9pe8s Жыл бұрын

9 years later 💀

@ch1nos_119 6 ай бұрын

10 years for me ☠️😆

@dannyortiz8079 8 жыл бұрын

Nice video bud... Like the fact that you don't talk too much and your not going off topic... Great job...

@happywrenching 8 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Ortiz Thanks. I like to get to the point and stay there :)

@sergiopabon1387 7 жыл бұрын

Mazda's have a problem with the starter wire. It becomes rusted and then you can't turn on the car. A lot of people think the starter is going bad but it's only the wire getting corroded. Look for it online. it's all over. Thanks for the video helped me located the wire. 4:13

@gratefulaya192 6 жыл бұрын

wow, i read this a few days ago and went to fix the wire and it worked, can't find this info anywhere online other than here. thank you so much

@sergiopabon1387 4 жыл бұрын

@Mr.comments spend the money if you have it. I crashed my Mazda. So I don't have it anymore. I'm sure glad I didn't spend the extra money to replace the starter.it would have been a new starter for whoever bought it from the junk yard.

@jesusmarquez7476 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the name of this wire? I’m trying to find out if my starter is the problem or if it’s the wire.

@jesusmarquez7476 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I took my starter to get tested at auto zone and they told me that it was a good starter. I know the test is sometimes not accurate but to be sure I’m going to change the starter and the wire to be safe.

@jesusmarquez7476 3 жыл бұрын

Surge P appreciate the help!

@htcrm01 4 жыл бұрын

Best video for Mazda 6 starter , other videos want you to drop the motor , change the flux capacitor and all kinds of extra steps .

@tylersteez 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid to use as a guide, got the job done in 40 minutes thanks to it.

@BreadStick034 2 жыл бұрын

Straight forward. To the point. Only talking when needed. Very helpful video

@happywrenching 10 жыл бұрын

Everyone is nervous when they first start working on their car. As you do more and more it will become second nature. Before you know it, you'll be doing rebuilds in your drive way lol. The Mazda 6 and the 3 have the same 2.3L engine so the starter is in the same spot. There may be different hoses or brackets in the way but the overall procedure should be the same. Good luck!

@joseesparza5616 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video, i reviewed it a few years ago to remove the starter off my daughter's 07 Milan, and now I need to replace it on my 07 Mazda6. Thanks again!

@richardvaughan7715 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your videos I have a Mazda six 2006 2.3 L and I love to watch your videos you have helped me so much and so many ways from even small things like removing the bumper you're a great guy thank you very much and happy wrenching

@williamsnider6307 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I was able change the starter in 30 minutes.

@oriellyabraham7529 7 жыл бұрын

I'm having problems with me starter and I'm really hoping this works out for me. just gotta go starter hunting now. thanks for the tips I'll do the best I can to follow your tutorial thanks. 👍

@gringo1958ful 10 жыл бұрын

great video and very well exlained in detail. filmed in hight resolution. Belgium thanks you

@JuanMoreno2876 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Just change the starter on my 07 mazda 6 2.3 L... Esay job after watching your video.

@Shakaloha93 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched a few mazda Starter diy videos. You have the best camera angles, by far. Good job!

@landontucker5436 3 ай бұрын

No the hell he doesnt

@christiangee2230 3 жыл бұрын

This video really helped me out. Hell of a job.

@agoodfriend5560 10 жыл бұрын

I keep going on with theses videos I wont need anyone touching my car anymore but me ,, I LOVE IT KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

@happywrenching 10 жыл бұрын

"I wont need anyone touching my car anymore but me" LOL, that's the point. Glad you like em.

@erchid64 2 жыл бұрын

MIL GRACIAS HOMBRE,USTED TIENE UNA TONELADA DE PACIENCIA Y CONTROL EMOCIONAL. DIOS SANTO QUÉ SÁDICO DISEÑO Y UBICÓ EL MOTOR DE ARRANQUE EN ESA POSICIÓN,ES DE LOCOS,..EN EL MALETERO SERÍA IDEAL 👍

@angelserrano8386 3 жыл бұрын

Dude!! You’re a lifesaver!! Thank u!

@MarcoGarcia-vw2pe 10 жыл бұрын

It's a great video, I congratulate you for taking the time to teach us. I broke my base where you insert the little hose that is in the air filter cover. What is the use? What it does? as I can fix it?

@jimjim6067 7 жыл бұрын

thanks smooth work n right to the point well done

@user-wc8ti5qg6g 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video, it helped me a lot.

@gringo1958ful 10 жыл бұрын

this isa great video in hight resolution.thanks very much.

@dvnielsdead 6 жыл бұрын

thanks super helpful man! btw this guy sounds like Ron Swanson

@AH-mw7me 10 жыл бұрын

good video, I feel this could help me remove the starter from my mazda 3. I'm bit nervous, first time working on my car.

@readtaintor 7 жыл бұрын

Well done. Thank You!

@eduardoverdebarrios7082 4 жыл бұрын

Muy buen video, me ayudo a cambiar el solenoide.

@paulzawislak9255 Жыл бұрын

Nice demo, thank you.

@gman11305 Жыл бұрын

Very nice and well explained video. I just wish there was as much room as you stated. I could hardly see a thing.

@Bamb00zl3Blue 7 жыл бұрын

great video! thanks!

@NittiGritti77 5 жыл бұрын

Big thanks man!!!

@irongodsfitness 3 жыл бұрын

Man you da truth. That damn starter gave me hell lol but your video was amazing bro! Thank you!!

@flyingfish2 Жыл бұрын

awesome video, I did watched this but that bolt was stripped and I had to buy 12 pt. deep socket end up paying a mechanic was a too much for me. Thanks for the vid.

@vadim242 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@SupaHogg 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, getting ready to change my starter. Thank you!

@jameswruckus7360 8 жыл бұрын

looking good thank you KZfaq

@happywrenching 10 жыл бұрын

That little hose is part of the VAD (Variable Air Delivery) system. The hose goes from the air box to the VIS (Variable Induction System) shutter valve actuator. That actuator operates on vacuum pressure. If that hose is not connected to the air box, the actuator will remain closed at all times. You're gas mileage will probably go down a little bit but it should not affect how the car runs. I have no idea how to fix it though - glue maybe?

@aleksandririkin6162 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, friend!

@mitchelljones4330 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this!

@u.a.1693 6 жыл бұрын

thank you

@kauaigold 3 жыл бұрын

I dare you work on this engine without swearing at it at least once. It was designed my sadists. Wait til you need to change your PCV valve, youre gonna love it!

@josemarrero948 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video man thank you so much!

@falsehood3314 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, i have to change starter tomorrow

@paulpham4647 10 жыл бұрын

Great video! How similar is this to the 3.0L engine starter replacement? What needs to be done differently?

@2003pblakey 9 жыл бұрын

refer to this link for that. I have a 6s gen 1 and had to do it this way. Its still easy. www.6crew.com/forum/showthread.php?11288-How-to-remove-starter-from-mazda-6-3-0L

@alexandrashock2507 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting! Great video!

@nestorpaulromero3561 3 жыл бұрын

Is the second piece of top studded bolt two pieces that require being taken out individually with a 13 millimeter socket? The second with a deeper socket to be able to get the stud in?

@gdawwg1125 3 ай бұрын

thank you legend

@DMR730 2 жыл бұрын

If going crazy with intermittent no start no crank first check beige connection wire and tab on starter, scratch inside slit with small screwdriver and use sandpaper on tab. Many times a corrosive film will develop and will prevent sufficeint power flow from activating the starter.

@leoalvarez7743 3 жыл бұрын

Is the first connector the one with the red and yellow wire at 4:03 supposed to be stuck on the starter? I’ve unclipped the plastic tab and everything, also is my plastic tab supposed to be facing down to the ground i struggled so much because I struggled to unclip it because it was facing towards the sky

@leroijr407 8 жыл бұрын

hello. would the 2007 mazda cx7 be similar?

@rosewashington7642 6 жыл бұрын

On a 07.cx7 is it the same also how long will it take

@utuber2940 7 жыл бұрын

nice to the point well done i have to change mine this vid is perfect..

@cool20131 5 жыл бұрын

It might be a good time to change the PCV valve from the bottom after removing the starter also.OTHERWISE its from the top & its an 8+ hour JOB to get to the PCV.

@edwardjn8555 6 жыл бұрын

What year is this mazda. Is it a 2004 or later?

@StatutoryGrape420 2 жыл бұрын

Generally the same process for a Mazda 3 with the 2.3 / 2.0 as well.

@Bunky1er 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the post I'll be attempting to change out my starter from my Mazda 6 today only difference is it's from a 2004 3.0 hope there isn't too much of a difference

@richardvaughan7715 7 жыл бұрын

SicO A2C hey man how did you end up making out with the starter let me know thanks

@tonyoliver2334 7 жыл бұрын

Any info on a starter for a 2.0 626 lol? Can't seem to figure out how to remove it

@dondale68 7 жыл бұрын

Same as an 06 Ford Fusion SE, 2.3lt 4cyl. Not much room, typical. Looking for a video to show the install

@abdoulaye.youtube 5 жыл бұрын

Please help: I have a issue with my 01 Mazda Protege starter .It won't start it's been giving a hard time.Any h tips? Firestone said it takes 468$ to get a new one and install it.Is is the wire or the starter itself?

@kevinmaharaj08 3 жыл бұрын

While watching this i was wondering if i had enough room to also change my pcv valve instead of having to remove the intake

@micpango 7 жыл бұрын

how different is this from a 2006 mazda 3 2.0?

@settripsbunch 4 жыл бұрын

10mm socket for splash guard, philips driver for intake box, 13mm 3/8 wrench small ex for outer starter bolt n stud, 13mm box wrench for starter bolt, 14 mm socket small ex bracket to take starter out of bottom: 10mm socket, philips driver, 13mm socket, 13mm box wrench, 14mm socket, 3/8 wrench, 3/8 small extension

@jaimejesuslopezprieto9844 5 жыл бұрын

is Normal the gap in the middle the stater?

@sneaz6894 2 жыл бұрын

What about the turbo model with same motor? Apparently the starters are different because it has 2 different part numbers

@cdonlan155 8 жыл бұрын

@happywrenching is a 2011 mazda 3 starter in similar location?

@happywrenching 8 жыл бұрын

+cdonlan155 The starter will be in the same spot. It is a different model starter so the electrical connectors are slightly different then what is in the video.

@user-rg2fp1fo2b 2 жыл бұрын

Как вы сняли фишку из масляного фильтра? Чтоб вытащить стартер не повреждая провод?

@adoughty094 5 жыл бұрын

Hey so I changed out my starter. Now it sounds like the flywheel is not engaging. Starter motor sound high pitched like it's running at high rpms when I try to crank it. Any thoughts?

@mechaniconwheels6808 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your new starter is not the correct one or solenoid is stuck. Please make sure you have the correct replacement. Sub my channel if you want to learn more lots of videos are coming on mine. Thanks

@Funrunner008 5 жыл бұрын

I'm trying on my 2007 CX-7, it's looking like the exhaust manifold will need to be removed to access the starter wire because I can't even see after removing air filter box, Anyone has a better way please let me know.

@Tatteredghost96 3 ай бұрын

Lol I'd need a week to do ths so I remember how everything goes back 😂

@waddles3858 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 15m bolt on the first one rest were 13m

@jamesjordan5887 8 ай бұрын

You can take it out the top way easier than trying to fit it out the bottom

@jesusibarra5498 7 жыл бұрын

What year is this?

@happywrenching 7 жыл бұрын

This is a 2006.

@keithfletcher6123 6 жыл бұрын

Doesn't work so well for right hand drive, and if you have the replaceable paper element oil filter, not the canister type as shown. Starter has to come out to left side of vehicle - right won't work as shown due to oil cooler hoses and generally different AC, coolant and wiring looms. Excellent video to get you started (I'd never have seen the bracket bolt ...). Fiddly - very fiddly - but doable in a morning.

@noturaveragewatcher 6 жыл бұрын

Keith Fletcher did you have to remove the oil filter housing?

@ericbarton8933 6 жыл бұрын

noturaveragewatcher I took mine out just like the video. I have the oil filter housing and it want in the way. Just had to wiggle it a bit

@vinceking719 Жыл бұрын

It's the same one the right hand drive. The steering has no difference on it. No, the oil filter is not in the way. Nothing is in the way. You don't have to remove the air cleaner to do this job either. I change them from underneath with a flex head ratchet. Whole job takes 15 to 20 minutes.

@keithfletcher6123 Жыл бұрын

@@vinceking719 Must be a different spec. This was a Hong Kong spec (non Euro) & an automatic - it’s got oil cooler water hoses & AT cooler hoses & from memory an AC hose that couldn’t be pushed far enough out of the way. Never said PAS hoses were in the way. They are indeed identical LHD vs RHD. There was no way it was coming out the same way as the clip. Not a criticism, just an observation on the differences between MY car vs the one in the clip - in case it helped.

@kjaywanted 5 жыл бұрын

I am having a hard time removing that bracket. It doesnt even move

@1silvervespa 2 жыл бұрын

Starter retainer bolt size ?????????

@juanirizarry907 8 жыл бұрын

what year is this mazda??

@happywrenching 8 жыл бұрын

+Juan Irizarry 2006

@houstonmiguel2474 3 жыл бұрын

Wait, that mazda 6 has a regular oil filter!? Mine uses a cartridge and it has a plastic cap that is stuck on the housing.

@mrau92me 2 жыл бұрын

There's an oil filter "socket" available at auto parts stores that should fit that plastic cap and take it right off using a 3/8" ratchet

@user-gn2qz8zx3i 6 жыл бұрын

🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

@melm1038 Жыл бұрын

this is the only video for a mazda 6 on the website waist of time havin a look

@RevNoch 9 жыл бұрын

How similar is this to a 2006 Speed6?

@wrxtypera265 9 жыл бұрын

RevNoch Exactly the same. Just been under my 6 MPS (u.k) to tap the solenoid as it was stuck and wasnt starting. Works fine now, its not a long term fix though and this vid looks like its not too difficult a job to replace the whole unit.

@RevNoch 9 жыл бұрын

justin .sorsby I attempted to do this, but I couldn't move the metal bracket enough to get off of the stud as is described at 3:30. The hose on it seems too short to move enough to pop off the stud.

@wrxtypera265 9 жыл бұрын

Yeah it does seem that there isnt enough play to come off but it will. after taking the first nut off so the bracket is just resting on the stud I used the little bar that comes with the jack. use the end with 45 degree angle ( approx). stick it behind the bracket so the bar is leaning towards u then start to push the bar away gently from u while with your other hand pull the bracket towards you then it should just pop off. Ive just done it, new starter came today.

@len2524 5 жыл бұрын

What a “gong show” to remove the starter. I got it out, but getting the replacement in is not going to be fun. Routing the wiring harness (which far from flexible) next to the starter was dumb on Mazda’s part! IMHO.

@Freshbrood 7 жыл бұрын

How do people enjoy mechanical work? What a pita. Should I assume the procedure is very similar for a 1st gen Ford Probe? That's what I have, and my starter's out.

@cobrarus1844 8 жыл бұрын

i took all a part and found out that i bought wrong starter god damn

@mechaniconwheels6808 3 жыл бұрын

Hahah pretty common problem

@netoramosramos6537 4 жыл бұрын

No sirve

@SuperSierra259 8 жыл бұрын

Has to be newer model not as easy and doesn't show how to remove everything part for part. Sucks! Everything he's done is like the opossite of what I had to do on mine.