Starter Motor prob's.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Nov 19, 08 1:45 pm

There is no "wiring". There is a BIG power cable that feeds it, and a smaller power wire that activates the solenoid.

If the solenoid functions then there is power to it, and you should see it move the pinion if it is out of the bell housing. As said, you can "replace" the power feed with a jump lead, plus another one to earth, and all should function.

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Wed Nov 19, 08 2:31 pm

I know the Motor works because I hooked two jump leads to it from the Battery.

I got the Wife to turn the motor over whilst I was under the car and all that happens is the Solinoid throws the Pinion gear out. bloody frustraiting I can tell ya!

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Wed Nov 19, 08 3:17 pm

OK, who wants to slap me? Form an orderly que now!

Turns out the problem was the Positive Cable Terminal on the Battery!

It all looks good, tight and clean from the outside but when I opened it up it was heavily corroded! I had a spare new one, changed it out and hey presto! My engine now starts again!

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Nov 19, 08 3:25 pm

Muppetastic

Good that you have got it going

How does it run, oil pressure, etc?

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Wed Nov 19, 08 3:47 pm

Runs good once warm. No doubt could do with a service and tune up though.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Nov 19, 08 4:33 pm

So which bit of "make sure all your connections are clean and good" did you not understand?

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Wed Nov 19, 08 4:33 pm

Result

Stu · Post by **Stu** » Wed Nov 19, 08 4:37 pm

Trigger_Andy wrote:OK, who wants to slap me? Form an orderly que now!

Dave wrote:So which bit of "make sure all your connections are clean and good" did you not understand? :Razz:

Dave's never one to pass up an invitation!

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Wed Nov 19, 08 6:06 pm

Dave wrote:So which bit of "make sure all your connections are clean and good" did you not understand?

I know, I know! But it did look nice and clean and tight. I gave it a good yank and it was solid and uncorroded too. But when I opened it up it was very oxidised. The strands where still solid though. But I just chopped off 2" and made a fresh termination.

Its a new one for me. I'll never underestimate the power of corrosion!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Wed Nov 19, 08 9:57 pm

Trigger_Andy wrote:I know, I know! But it did look nice and clean and tight.

somebody make a joke. im too young lol

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Thu Nov 20, 08 9:37 am

I've seen your bird,mate! And if ya have not serviced that yet give me a call!

To young

Ferret and drainpipe come to mind!

Ian Z · Post by **Ian Z** » Thu Nov 20, 08 9:53 am

Christmas present?

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Thu Nov 20, 08 10:09 am

Why thankyou Ian! I'll PM you my address!

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Thu Nov 20, 08 10:23 am

big splat of Vaseline or dielectric grease on the battery connectors please and each end of your earth straps.

and the point where the regulator bolts to the body clean it spiky washer bolt it and splat it.

it works wonders...suddenly the car goes properly again

Dave

Ian Z · Post by **Ian Z** » Thu Nov 20, 08 1:15 pm