Starter problem

[Daiedmunds]

Hi I need some help

The nova wont start, ive got a new battery, cleaned all the earths, changed terminals and nothing, the ignition all comes on as normal and when you turn the key the last bit the lights dim a bit and nothing. Im thinking its the starter or solenoid? if so what one do I have? its a c25xe with f20 box and redtop flywheel. Cheers Dai

[mowgli]

check the earths.

try shorting out the solenoid when the ign is on.

that way, you'll know if the ign switch is shot or not.

these bigger engines don't have an extra starter relay, do they???

[MK999]

Lights dimming will be current draw from the motor probably, tried giving the motor a good whack to free it off?

[Daiedmunds]

The engine is so tight in there i cant even find the starter

[mowgli]

is the new battery actyually charged up?

[Daiedmunds]

ye fully chargedive even tried a booster on it

[mowgli]

right. then there is definitely another problem. you will only find the starter by jacking the car up & looking in above the rh driveshaft.

[Daiedmunds]

any ideas what starter is on there?

[mowgli]

just get the one you have tested by a decent auto electrics bloke.

[Nobby]

this isnt my old v6 is it lol H reg red gsi shell on 5 stud cav turbo wheels?

as said possibly fuked starter only thing i would reccomend for a bad eath is put a jump lead from the block to the neg battery terminal and this will rule out a bad earth if its no better. The starter is under the rear manifold and tbh is a bit of a cnut to get to but you should just about be able to get to it :thumb:

[pikey1986]

this isnt my old v6 is it lol H reg red gsi shell on 5 stud cav turbo wheels?

as said possibly fuked starter only thing i would reccomend for a bad eath is put a jump lead from the block to the neg battery terminal and this will rule out a bad earth if its no better. The starter is under the rear manifold and tbh is a bit of a cnut to get to but you should just about be able to get to it :thumb:

iirc its the black gsi thats not long gone up for sale