Josh Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 I went and plugged the computer back in before and now i would have thought that everything being hooked up, turning the key would at least crank the starter motor over?? All I can hear is a small click and thats about all, batt is fine to. Anyone got any ideas why its not cranking over/have a missed something obvious possibly? Keen for any ideas and help at this stage right now.. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggo Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Give the starter a tap with a hammer. It might be the solenoid. Thats as far as I can help rofl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 Meh tryed it haha. Might not even be the starter motor clicking, could be the computer, shit this is frustrating me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 The points in the starter relay could be trucked. Grab a new relay see if that fixes it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 at a guess, I would say that the battery terminals arent getting enough contact, try cleaning the terminals and really shove them onto the battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubastreet Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 brushes could be shagged in the sterter too, but usually the hammer routine gets it to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eke_zetec_RWD Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 good conection of the high current cable from battery to starter? turn motor over by hand and try again? nice big earth cable from motor to body and battery to body / motor and good conections? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 29, 2007 Author Share Posted September 29, 2007 Ah yes, have forgotten to put the motor to body earth cable on, hopefully thats it then, engine mount to bare metal on body somewhere will be the go there then wont it? Fingers crossed this works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eke_zetec_RWD Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 yea shud do the trick lol. good tight conections!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewGuy Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Did it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 Unfortunatly not! I think il go and sand down where it connects to the body some more and try get a better connection but its not looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiemk Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Maybe use a voltmeter to see if your getting the power to starter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 Just tried a volt meter on it, the batt cable to the starter motor has got power going to it.. Buggered starter motor maybe?? *Edit* Ok its not the starting motor clicking, its not the computer clicking, its one of these small black boxes that clicks when you turn the key as if you were to turn the car on, that any help to anyone trying to figure whats up here? Boxes I mean (noob when it comes to wiring etc): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlancer Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Sure you've got connections set up right in regard to ignition wiring to solenoid etc? I had the same problem man, was my main earth lead. Was corroded on the inside under the shrink wrap from sitting too long, so check all that shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegreatestben Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 those small black boxes are relays, clicking means its working. if you unhook your horns for example by unplugging them, if you push the horn button you'll hear the relay clicking. pull the starter motor out and put 12v on it with a battery. its good fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlancer Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 At least relay is working lol Check there is a signal going to the solenoid FROM that relay, get test light onto wire that comes FROM it and get someone to crank. Will light if there is, which would indicate it's not the prob. Also, check all those earth and power leads for corrosion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 All it would take is a loose wire or improperly crimped wire in the starter relay and fuse circuit. Where all those wires go into the plastic crimped section, give them a little push and or pull, if any slide out, it's likely your problem. The start circuit requires good connections and power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewGuy Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Either your wiring from the relays 12V switch is up the fuck. Or im pretty sure the solenoid would do sumthing if it got some power. Check for power at its end when you turn the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 OK so i just checked the other wire going to the starter motor, and when you turn the key, its getting power, so must be the starter motor then? Ive got another starter motor here, think its the same from memory, will go hunt it out and give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 Changed the starter motor over and it started cranking over :D So damn happy right now, first engine noise ive heard from it in a year, now I just gota run the fuel lines and itl be ready to fire up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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