Car does not start, it only clicks

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2009-2013 Mazda 3

The second generation of the Mazda 3, also known as the Mazda3 and Mazda Axela, sedan and hatchback series by Mazda.

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But when pressed with test lamp on red wire it starts

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Camerart @camerart Rep: 1 · Answer 1 · 2026-01-05T03:22:25-07:00

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Hi L,

Be clearer, what is pressed and which red wire?

It appears to be that you need to clean all of the power cables and 'wires' connected to the starter.

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