Starter Replacement 2003-2008 Mazda 6 (V6)

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Жыл бұрын

This video is made as a guideline to show you how to change the starter on a 2003-2008 Mazda 6 with a V6 engine and an automatic transmission. The same procedure will apply to the V6 manual transmission, but the starter is a different part number.
I hope it was helpful!
Tools used in this video:
- 3/8” Ratchet: amzn.to/37i5Yph
- 3/8” Shallow 12-Point Metric/SAE Sockets: www.harborfreight.com/21-pc-3...
- ½”, 3/8”, ¼” Wobble Extensions: amzn.to/2E7U06e
- ¼ Inch Socket & Ratchet Set: amzn.to/316vN9s
Parts used in this video:
- Automatic Transmission: www.autozone.com/batteries-st...
- Manual Transmission: www.autozone.com/batteries-st...
Please note that I am not a professional mechanic, nor am I saying that you have to do exactly what I say in this video. Perform these repairs at your own risk! Safety first ;)

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@andregooch2322 11 ай бұрын

I enjoyed your the way you showed all the points of how to adjust the wires and cables without it being confusing .than you for the simple explaination of how to change a starter.

@AutoFixYT 11 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@scottpollock6549 Жыл бұрын

Followed the video and the entire job only took about 2 and a half hours, including running to the store to get the new starter. Thank you so much! Will note: a magnetic handle is extremely helpful, almost necessary, to reach the places you'll need access to (mainly the two bolts on the back of the starter). Good luck to everyone, don't forget when you're taking it out and putting it back in to be gentle and slow. That's what she said.

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I'm glad the video helped! It's actually a much easier job than I initially thought.

@scottpollock6549 Жыл бұрын

Wow, came out 3 weeks and this is exactly the video I need.

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

Perfect!

@honkbob Жыл бұрын

Timely found video, thank you! Making the exact same sound on daughters '06 Mazda 6. Only wish it was warm outside now...

@Aeir7 Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!! My starter went out yesterday. Now I feel like I don’t have to wait on my mechanic 😅 Great video!

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

Awesome! (that you fixed it, not that it went bad lol)

@hello_world_zz Ай бұрын

you have most resiliant nervous system, man

@AutoFixYT Ай бұрын

Sure...?

@hello_world_zz Ай бұрын

@@AutoFixYT yes. In your place I was swear a lot.

@stevenclark6662 11 ай бұрын

Very timely for me. Working on my daughter's '08 CX-9 tomorrow.. thanks man!

@AutoFixYT 11 ай бұрын

Hope it worked out!

@stevenclark6662 11 ай бұрын

@@AutoFixYT up and running 👍

@kamalabbady6778 Жыл бұрын

I like your videos.

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@user-px8cb3ct3d 10 ай бұрын

Helpful video, thanks!

@AutoFixYT 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@mescnick Жыл бұрын

Great work

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Delsonshandyservices Жыл бұрын

Nice a clean just like a lot .Hank you Sir 👍🙏🏻

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@JOSESANTIAGO-jb8ii 4 ай бұрын

Very good job.

@AutoFixYT 4 ай бұрын

Thanks

@TheFixerHomeRepair Жыл бұрын

Wait… I thought it was a rule that to replace any starter you had to lay on your back, get rust in your eyes and swear a lot?! 😁🤣

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

Hahaha I guess Mazda did one thing better

@user-yj6xr1jr8u 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! I'm In the middle of this job on a 2005 and I have some suggestions for those in the rust belt. Use a good penetrating oil like SeaFoam Deep Creep on the bolts, especially on the starter motor. I had to purchase a 13 mm 6 point socket in order to remove the starter. The bolts were so tight, the 12 point socket was rounding the bolt heads. Corrosion is a nasty thing.

@AutoFixYT 8 ай бұрын

Yeah it can get pretty bad! But hopefully you got the job done successfully!

@user-wr9jz9dw1h 7 ай бұрын

How did you get such a good view of the starter bolts?? I can’t see anything:(

@AutoFixYT 7 ай бұрын

Gotta move wires out of the way. Also, GoPro lol

@ashtoncorkery9530 2 ай бұрын

Lol they ran my coolant hoses super short and they stop out right on top of the second bolt. Which might I add is rusted in 😅

@AutoFixYT 2 ай бұрын

Oh nooo

@ReitersBlock 11 ай бұрын

Did you ever bench test the starter to make sure it was bad?? Seems like a lot of people have grounding problems on the Mazda 6, which would also cause a no start like you experienced.

@AutoFixYT 10 ай бұрын

No I didn’t bench test it but it was definitely bad.

@marienson105 Жыл бұрын

Hello, my 2005 Mazda 6 makes rapid clicking noises and won't start... Battery is ok ... Is it a starter issue?

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

Yes, other than what I demonstrated at the beginning of this video that is another symptom of a failed starter.

@claystaggs8908 Жыл бұрын

Well I may be doing this tomorrow

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@claystaggs8908 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT we “ my wife and I “ got it out went to get the new one but they ordered the wrong one so we’re getting the right one today.

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

@@claystaggs8908 yes they're different for automatic and manual

@claystaggs8908 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT yeah they got it mixed up somehow. After I get the starter on then we can hopefully find out what the real problem is. We let a supposed mechanic change the plugs and he managed to really mess the car up.

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

@@claystaggs8908 that's too bad, it's not a difficult job on that, I've done it.

@boombap1176 Жыл бұрын

I replaced mine and it’s now got this awful grinding\ticking sound. I’ve search up and I think it’s possible it’s not disengaging after it starts? And the flywheel is grinding on it? That’s what it sounds like. Can anyone help please?! I’m desperately in need

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's possible. Pull the starter back out and inspect the bendex gear as well as the flex plate that it engages on. If it has marks on the teeth like it's been grinding, there's your problem. Make sure you have the correct starter too. They make one for the V6, one for the 4Cyl, and one for auto trans, and one for manual trans. So you need to have your specific one. Otherwise it might not line up like it should

@boombap1176 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT thank you for the reply. I’m 100% sure it’s the right starter motor. My battery isn’t the best in the car but it’s enough to start the car up so it can’t be that right? Could it have a enough juice to the start the car but not retract the bendex gear? Any other reasons why it wouldn’t retract? I’m thinking it’s an electrical issue somewhere

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

@@boombap1176 no the battery won't be your issue. If you're 100% correct that it's the right starter then you have a faulty starter. Have it exchanged for a different one.

@alexandrianicole6513 Жыл бұрын

Literally the same problem with my car

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

Well I'm glad this video helped out!

@adamrobinson4982 7 ай бұрын

Same here rn

@Tatteredghost96 3 ай бұрын

Im gonna forget all the brackets n bolts to put back lol

@AutoFixYT 3 ай бұрын

Nah you got this. It'll all fall back into place as you put it together.

@Tatteredghost96 3 ай бұрын

@@AutoFixYT I ended up having it replaced but the car still stalls a bit to start, in assuming might be spark plugs?

@Davo_1991 Жыл бұрын

I honestly never knew these mazda 6's came with a v6... I've only ever seen the 2,3 n/a or the special awd mps 2.3 turbo i think

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

Yeah a lot of them actually came with a V6. But I think most people prefer the 4 Cyl for fuel economy which makes sense. But the V6 does have lots of power and is fun to drive haha

@Davo_1991 Жыл бұрын

@AutoFixYT hence why I chose my 6 albeit not a v, the boxer 3.6L 6 in my '10 outback, better torque, good power and timing chains, no belt to service. I'm lucky it appears before I bought it the timing cover had been resealed because it doesn't look like factory sealant. No leaks and service it religiously. Has that Mazda v6 got chains? Pretty much all the 4 bangers do which is good.

@Davo_1991 Жыл бұрын

0:45 oooft that rust ain't looking good on the strut tower, clean that down and protect and seal that asap, wouldn't want your suspension coming through your body lol. If you're in the rust belt of America, and knowing how mazda's don't have good rust protection/underbody paint coating, that could be bad.

@AutoFixYT Жыл бұрын

Yeah that car had bigger issues than that little bit of rust. But had to make the video anyway.

@Davo_1991 Жыл бұрын

@AutoFixYT yeah fair enough, prioritise items that are urgent first