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When I turn the key sometimes noting happens, sometimes it starts perfectly (after waiting for glow plug light to exstinguish). If nothing happens I seem to push the key harder or return it and it starts perfectly.
This is a Mazda Bounty 2000. Is it a starter motor problem or somesome further up the electrical chain or other?
any ideas would be appreciated
Thanks, Ben

sounds like the terminals in your ignition barrel

At the end of the ignition barrel is a plastic cap where the wires run into. these wear out and need to be replaced. Happened on my 2001 bounty cost 40 bucks from a wreckers. better than paying the huge amount the dealer wanted for a whole ignition barrel. Hope this helps.