1999 Mazda Millenia S- Not Starting?

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MazdaRICK

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Hi, i have a 99 millenia S that was sitting since december but now i want to get it going again. When i first jumped the car, it started fine and ran great! Now, the car wont start by itself or even when i jump it. Now even a crank. But all the interior lights, doors and windows still work. I'm wondering if there's something wrong with the starter or if it needs new plugs and wires? I figured i'd ask first before i go out and spend money that's not needed..also, starters are very expensive. If anyone can help that would be greatly appreciated.

..oh, the car will eventually start after i turn the key about thirty times. I dont know if that help.

Thanks
 
I'd start with taking the battery out and using a battery charger tester to test it , walmarts sell fairly inexpensive battery charger's, plus clean the battery posts.I think your battery is worn down and just bec the interior lights are working doesn't mean the battery has enough amps in it to start up the vehicle.
Another thing I'd do before buying any parts is clean the battery ,starter , alternator , engine block ground posts one by one with a wire brush etc.The gas in that gas tank would be stale too so you want want to add some gas treatment to it, plus change the gas filter and try topping off the tank then using up that tank of gas and after a few more tanks of gas are used up change the gas filter again.


Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way any vehicle sitting that long may have warped rotors and drums etc, so over haul the brakes too.
 
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