Custom Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I just bought a 76 280z and it won't turn over it just clicks (kind of sounds like static electricity) and as it FN' cold outside rate now and no room in the garage I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts on the problem before i go at it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessZ Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Are the battery terminals clean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 well the battery is bad so i tried it on one of those car starter that you plug into 120v outlet. i do get power the volt meter reads and the radio works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessZ Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 are you getting a good enough ground to crank the motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 Yup i get 0.2ohms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 check the engagement solenoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 I think it might be the starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austenp405 Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I've had similar problems several times and every time it had been a problem with an electical connection. Check the battery, replace if needed, and then check the wire that runs from there to the starter, replace if needed, and check all the wires that branch off of that connection. If you use a systematic approach, you should find the problem in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 ok i will thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I think it might be the starter The solenoid is part of the starter. Unless you were really saying "I think it might be the starter motor." Check your Haynes manual, P151. Shows how to test the coil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 The solenoid is part of the starter. Unless you were really saying "I think it might be the starter motor." Check your Haynes manual, P151. Shows how to test the coil. lol i was saying that it might be the starter motor i am going to bring it in to the auto parts store tomarrow, i have a haynes manual on order it coming tomarrow. also the wiring is really bad all over the car so i'll clean up the connections and test the ohms in the wires as sugested. but when i do the v8 swap i will redo all wirring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.bryant Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Check your wiring. Lots. Pull all fuses. Make sure the ground wire is on the starter!! ANd check condition of Starter to Alternator wire. Check the the coil is getting power and distributing it correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george.bryant Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Oh, also pull the starter off and put power to it, make sure everything is functioning how it should me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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