Where is the starter on a 2003 Mazda Protege?
The starter on a 2003 Mazda Protege is located on the driver's side of the engine, near the bottom. It is a cylindrical-shaped component with a solenoid on one end and a gear on the other. The solenoid is connected to the battery, and when you turn the key in the ignition, it sends power to the starter motor. The starter motor then engages the gear on the flywheel, which turns the engine over.