Battery relocation

kz6fittycent

SpareChangeMazda It could be the fabled ignition switch in the column. Mine went out while I was driving. I couldn't get it to start. It'd crank, start, and then shut down immediately. I finally got it started, drove straight home, whilst praying I'd make it, and immediately ordered a new switch.

Red91EFI

kz6fittycent

Which brand switch did you buy.

SpareChangeMazda

kz6fittycent well I waited about 12 hours and then went and tried to start it again and it started to crank and actually started. I turned it off and it started again. It’s definitely struggling to start but it was also -2 degrees in my garage. So that could have something to do with it too. I know my battery is out of date so I think I’ll try a new battery first. If that’s not it then I’ll look into the ignition switch. I honestly think the starter could’ve froze on me but idk. What do you think?

kz6fittycent

Red91EFI https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/ignition-switch/p/duralast-ignition-switch-ls848/190323_0_0

Red91EFI

kz6fittycent

Thanks, I need to get one as backup while they're still available

SpareChangeMazda

kz6fittycent can you reuse your key or do you have to get a new key?

MazdaMitch

SpareChangeMazda -2 degrees, this is when CCA ( cold cranking amps) really matter.

Cusser

SpareChangeMazda well I waited about 12 hours and then went and tried to start it again and it started to crank and actually started. I turned it off and it started again. It’s definitely struggling to start but it was also -2 degrees in my garage. So that could have something to do with it too. I know my battery is out of date so I think I’ll try a new battery first.
Try a jump start from another vehicle; that should show if it's a battery issue if it then starts readily.

Axel-Breaker-Earl

SpareChangeMazda can you reuse your key or do you have to get a new key?

If you are only replacing the electrical portion of the ignition switch, then you can definitely use the keyed, or mechanical portion of your existing switch.

kz6fittycent

SpareChangeMazda Same OEM key. I replaced the switch but not the ignition key tumbler part. Basically the plastic assembly inside the column that the tumbler part interfaces with.

SpareChangeMazda

MazdaMitch the battery that’s currently in it is rated at 650 cca. Would that be too little to crank the truck and run?

kz6fittycent

SpareChangeMazda 650 should be enough unless the battery has just gotten weak. Heat kills batteries, but we don't know they're dying until it's cold.

MazdaMitch

SpareChangeMazda the battery that’s currently in it is rated at 650 cca. Would that be too little to crank the truck and run?

Just because its rated, doesnt mean its putting that much out! Thats what I am saying.
Winter will tell you in no time flat the condition of your battery.

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