Need help!!

[doddsy99]

Ok I have a eb 5 speed 4l and my starter motor stopped starting so I got another working one from a wreckers and my car started once and then wouldn't I've tryed rocking my car in gear and hitting the starter and still nothing, any ideas on why it's not working and if it even is the starter motor? When I turn the key I can hear the starter motor click but not engage or spin. I would be thankful of any help.

[ford_nut]

Could be a bad earth?

[-fairmont-]

Could be a bad earth?

yeah, definatly try earths. my EA would "click" the starter motor but wouldnt start. turned out to be the negitive battery clamp was loose.

[ford_nut]

Could be a bad earth?

yeah, definatly try earths. my EA would "click" the starter motor but wouldnt start. turned out to be the negitive battery clamp was loose.

I used to get the same thing with my ea, except it was the connection on the block

[-fairmont-]

Could be a bad earth?

I used to get the same thing with my ea, except it was the connection on the block

That block connection cause TONS of problems for me...

[doddsy99]

Some one just told me it could be a bad relay, where abouts us the earth in the block?

[-fairmont-]

Some one just told me it could be a bad relay, where abouts us the earth in the block?

should be under the exhaust manifold. also check the negitive terminal is on tight(aswell as all connections to that terminal clamp)

[OMY-747]

Bad connections on the battery. Flat battery. I usually relate just a click when you turn the key to the battery.

[Jake]

Yeah your battery could just be flat
Otherwise check main earth to engine block, chassis and to the battery
Check positive from battery to starter motor

Are your dash lights dull when you try to start it? All the red lights?

[doddsy99]

I fucking love you guys, my earth on the block was loose, she is all good now, thanks heaps.

[-fairmont-]

I fucking love you guys, thanks heaps.

Thats what we're here for

[ford_nut]

I fucking love you guys, thanks heaps.

Thats what we're here for

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