Originally Posted by EO2K (Post 1335062)

I banged on it with a really long extension and it fired right up! I call that fixed.

Originally Posted by Girz0r (Post 1311061)

Amazon.com: Mitsubishi OEM Starter M000T80081 for MAZDA Miata Protege 1.8L BPD4-18-400A 17592 1.0kw 12V: Automotive

Putting this on today.

Was almost stranded in the parking lot yesterday, taking no chances.

Old starter wouldn't crank, just a clink noise. Not sure if it was being blocked or what. I put the trans into 1st then 2nd. Waited a min and it slowly came back to life. Battery and alt check out fine.

Originally Posted by EO2K (Post 1311137)

Fits correctly with the 6 speed?

Originally Posted by Girz0r (Post 1311187)

Not sure if the part# is exact, just what I was told by the service advisor. Looks the same.

Mine cost $260 :vash: oem new... :burncash:

I was confused when he told me mitsubishi but meh :dunno: it works, installed.

Has a high pitch wine, vehicle starts no prob now. SO good, I have to retard the idle timing a few.

Originally Posted by EO2K (Post 1311191)

Humm. For $125 I might order it and see whats up. Occasionally when I turn the key to crank the motor, there is a 0.5~0.75 second pause before the starter actually decides to start doing something. I'm thinking its getting tired so probably a safe bet to replace it before I get stuck somewhere.

It would be nice to have the one with the correct bolt pattern for the 6 speed, because I'm crazy like that.

Originally Posted by Girz0r (Post 1311193)

I was under the impression its the same for 5 and 6 spd.

My main issue was the starter itself. I haven't looked it up, but it engages and pushes out towards the flywheel to catch then crank? :dunno:

My old one last night would just clink* and not even attempt to crank.

Service advisor kept telling me it was my 17* timing (begi reflash) that was preventing the start. My logic and exp. told me otherwise.... wasn't even attempting to crank. No engagement period.

The issue of 2 cranks, pause, full crank is still there. Guessing what I was told of the odd flywheel position tis true. I have the fm 10lb flywheel.

Originally Posted by shuiend (Post 1335380)

Back in 2009 I was borrowing a friends E30 to drive around for a week or so. Next to the driver seat on the ground he had a long stick. I asked him what it was for. He told me if for whatever reason the car would not start, hit the starter with the stick and then it will start. Sure enough once during the week it was not starting. A few quick taps and it was good to go. I asked him about it when I gave the car back and he was like it has been like that for the past 30k miles and the stick has never let him down.

Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1335435)

All Miata owners carry an extension under the seat.

This is 100% SOP

Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1335435)

All Miata owners carry an extension under the seat.

This is 100% SOP

Originally Posted by good2go (Post 1335440)

+1 It serves a dual purpose as a hood prop too.

Originally Posted by x_25 (Post 1335458)

Why is everyone afrade of being stranded if the starter doesnct work. You can always just push start...

Originally Posted by good2go (Post 1335440)

+1 It serves a dual purpose as a hood prop too.

Originally Posted by codrus (Post 1335475)

That's quite a strap-on.

--Ian

Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1339971)

find a spare hood

Originally Posted by EO2K (Post 1339983)

Find me a spare hood :giggle:

Seriously though, it does not have to be nice it just has to close correctly. I'm just going to paint it matte black and cut holes in it for vents.

Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 1339995)

and you get to come visit me :likecat: