1998 Mazda Protege Slow start

1998 MAZDA PROTEGE
200,000 MILES • 1.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LPEEK
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Car cranks over slow after sitting a few days and hard to start . After running a few minutes turns over ok still a little to long for engine to start. Battery checked ok. How do I check for battery slow battery drain how can I check if starter is pulling to much current?
Mar 2, 2014 at 4:50 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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If it's after a couple of days I would be looking for a excessive draw.You need a meter that measures millamps and amps draw.Then put it between the positive battery cable and the battery.With both doors closed and everything off.Then wait atleast 10 mins to see the readings for everything to turn off.
Mar 2, 2014 at 6:03 AM
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