Starter not working after replacing head

[djblast45]

i just finished replacing the head on my 2007 Mazda cx-7, went to start it and nothing, the starter isn't even trying to turn, I've checked relays, checked battery voltage, and gone over the wire looms. i never touched the starter or its connections so i am a bit confused, the battery was out of the car for around 3 weeks, when i turn the key to on the check engine light is on solid then for a few seconds it will flash then go solid again. The TCS and DCS lights are also on. Any ideas why the starter wont work?, i have no idea considering it worked fine before i replaced the head

[blackms3_71]

the harness on the left side of the motor(if you are looking at them motor) runs down under the intake mani and to the starter, there is a signal wire that is know to cause issues, wiggle that around and I bet she starts right up

[djblast45]

i tried to wiggle around any connectors i saw on the left side near the intake, there was a big grey one and a little grey connector, i even messed with a few other connectors on the harness, but no luck, is it on the same part of the loom where the injectors plug in? would you possibly be able to provide a picture or reference to where or what connector it is? there are so many lol, im just afraid because i need it done yesterday and if i take it to a dealership they could end up telling me i need a new harness or something and charge me a huge amount when i dont need it

[blackms3_71]

look up location of starter signal wire. that is the wire I am talking about

[lildisco]

When i was installing my OCC there was 1 tiny wire on the front of the engine that was knocked loose that wouldn't engage the starter. It's been a few years, but i believe the connector was sitting on a circular part on the front of the engine, slightly off center, favoring the passenger side. It was a single wire that was slightly loose that wouldn't allow my car to start. Assuming it's the starter solenoid.

[blackms3_71]

Omg. Lets just repeat the same shit over and over.

[lildisco]

Did your tampon fall out? Eat a snickers & chill.

I was trying to help him get a better idea of where to look other than 'Google it'.
This is also under the CX-7 section if you weren't aware

[blackms3_71]

Originally Posted by lildisco Did your tampon fall out? Eat a snickers & chill. I was trying to help him get a better idea of where to look other than 'Google it'. This is also under the CX-7 section if you weren't aware

of i get it but it isnt hard to find the wire. locate starter and then there are only 2 wires, power and signal wire

[djblast45]

Well the engine bay is a bit tight so it's hard to reach everything, either way, I messed with a couple connectors around the engine and it started fine, thanks for the help guys

Originally Posted by lildisco When i was installing my OCC there was 1 tiny wire on the front of the engine that was knocked loose that wouldn't engage the starter. It's been a few years, but i believe the connector was sitting on a circular part on the front of the engine, slightly off center, favoring the passenger side. It was a single wire that was slightly loose that wouldn't allow my car to start. Assuming it's the starter solenoid.

Thanks man, I appreciate you trying to give me more info

[blackms3_71]

Originally Posted by djblast45 Well the engine bay is a bit tight so it's hard to reach everything, either way, I messed with a couple connectors around the engine and it started fine, thanks for the help guys Thanks man, I appreciate you trying to give me more info

i bet it was the signal wire, u are going to want to pull it off and clean the contacts on the starter and put some di grease. thats what i did and no more issues to report.