Protege5red
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- 2002 Protege 5
Hi everyone,
New to the forum. I've had my PR5 for 10 years, and up until now its been perfect.
It wouldnt start, towed to mechanic and had the starter replaced 3 weeks ago.
Saturday it was clicking when trying to start, power to radio/lights etc, but no ignition.
I removed the relay, and put right back in, thinking it just got stuck. Started up, several times without problem.
Did the same thing again yesterday, this time took a picture. Got it to start after reinstalling relay and 30 minutes of waiting. Started again this morning, no prob.
So my question is, have any of you had the same issue? I am not sure if it is the relay or the connector. And if it is the connector/box how would I go about repair? Replacing the whole thing? Just the wiring harness beneath? I am a girl, and don't want to go into a shop blind about the issue, and be taken advantage of, even though I know my fair share about car repairs, electrical is not my stong suit.
Thanks!!
New to the forum. I've had my PR5 for 10 years, and up until now its been perfect.
It wouldnt start, towed to mechanic and had the starter replaced 3 weeks ago.
Saturday it was clicking when trying to start, power to radio/lights etc, but no ignition.
I removed the relay, and put right back in, thinking it just got stuck. Started up, several times without problem.
Did the same thing again yesterday, this time took a picture. Got it to start after reinstalling relay and 30 minutes of waiting. Started again this morning, no prob.
So my question is, have any of you had the same issue? I am not sure if it is the relay or the connector. And if it is the connector/box how would I go about repair? Replacing the whole thing? Just the wiring harness beneath? I am a girl, and don't want to go into a shop blind about the issue, and be taken advantage of, even though I know my fair share about car repairs, electrical is not my stong suit.
Thanks!!