5 replies to this topic

[Dave S]

1997 mpi starter motor not working when key turned, bump starts ok. Checked fuses they seem ok, guess it’s electrical fault, not sure where to check next

[sonscar]

Can you hear any click sounds when you turn the key to start?Try it with the headlamps on.Do they go very dim?Steve..

[Dave S]

sounds like a relay click behind the instrument dash, headlights don't dim. 

[Quinlan minor]

Key switch would be my first suspect. Unfortunately, it may connect for a multi meter, but not under load. shorting the appropriate terminals on the back of the switch would confirm.

[Steve220]

Check that the solenoid ignitor spade terminal is on the starter too 👍🏽

[Dave S]

Got there at last, convinced  myself it was a wiring fault, proved all the wiring and relays to be perfect. 

Fault was to the starter motor, removed the motor and took it to a local motor factors for testing, the solenoid was not working.

They had a new one on the shelf, now fitted and engine started.

 

Thanks for all the suggestions.