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Mags
10-03-12, 05:33 PM
Bought a new starter put it on the car attached all cables there is power to everything,lights,stereo etc but the car just won't start. Has anybody else had this trouble with their nova?. I even moved and put a new earth on but still no joy. Can anyone help please!
Andy
10-03-12, 05:35 PM
joined up the black and red to the solenoid?
Is it actually turning over?
Mags
10-03-12, 05:39 PM
No it's not turning over and the black and red wire is attached to the solenoid by a spade connector and still does nothing
swedge
10-03-12, 05:39 PM
is it clicking at all or nothing at all?
Mags
10-03-12, 05:40 PM
No it's not even clicking
swedge
10-03-12, 05:40 PM
touch the smaller wire onto the bigger wire and see if it turns over make sure its not in gear though
Andy
10-03-12, 05:42 PM
Is it new or 2nd hand?
Mags
10-03-12, 05:43 PM
Ok mate I will try that tomorrow and hope that works its driving me mad
swedge
10-03-12, 05:45 PM
use a bit of wire to bridge them as the smaller wire has to still be connected to the solenoid
Mags
10-03-12, 06:01 PM
It's new
Ron
19-03-12, 10:59 PM
was it doing the same thing when the old starter was fitted ?

if so if your battery is in good condition check that you are getting a live down to the red and black wire when you are trying to start via the key
brainsnova
19-03-12, 11:02 PM
Is the gearbox earth in good condition.
christian1992
20-03-12, 12:53 PM
i had the same problem with mine ended up putting 2 starters on ended up being a earth fault
to test the earths get a jump lead and put it on the battery negative and on the engine somewere if it cranks its a earth fault
Iain
20-03-12, 05:24 PM
^ Good idea

You can check if the black/red is getting 12v when you turn the key too, if not it may be the switch/wiring for that.