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Project Forums => ASF Member Projects => Topic started by: tanman on April 08, 2006, 12:39:33 PM

Title: Starter
Post by: tanman on April 08, 2006, 12:39:33 PM

just put a new starter in, and now it clicks and does nothing. did i install it wrong?
 

Title: Starter
Post by: tanman on April 08, 2006, 01:21:42 PM

i tested it with my multimeter, its getting over 9...

Title: Starter
Post by: BUSDADDY on April 08, 2006, 01:23:45 PM

New starter as in new out of the box or new to you but used?
Did you change the bushing too?
Did the starter slip into the hole easily or did you have to pull it in the last little bit with the bolts?
Did you ever determine if your battery is any good?
Checked the ground strap between the trans and body? I mean physically removed it and made sure the ends are clean?

If it's clicking that means it's trying but if it's bound up in the bushing or not getting enough amperage it won't work.
Try jumping between the big terminal with the cable from the battery on it and the little spade type push on one. Don't touch anything else or the big sparks happen. Make SURE the car is in neutral and blocked. If it works then begin to wonder about your ignition switch.

Title: Starter
Post by: tanman on April 08, 2006, 01:27:17 PM

new out of the box. bat is good. changed bushing too. what is that for? there wasnt one in there when i took the starter off... i did that test, it just clicks a bunch but doesnt turn over.
 

Title: Starter
Post by: BUSDADDY on April 08, 2006, 01:28:35 PM

Call me 535-1318