codekiddie
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I didn't mean to actually move the brown/white wire to the +ve, but rather to effectively short the two together.Rob M said:Brilliant stuff, thanks Phil!
Right I did actually move that wire over and it did absolutely nothing so, it would seem, the starter is borked.
What are you actually shorting to get it spinning?Rob M said:Im guessing that, although I can get it spinning by shorting it its not actually engaging the ring gear, again, that makes sense.Rob
AFAIK the solenoid engages the drive gear with the flywheel, and only when it is fully engaged, the starter contacts close, and it begins to rotate, but I am willing to be corrected by someone more in the know :?
Glad to help whenever I can Rob. I don't mind doing car electrics, as I took an early interest in electronics from age eleven, (my Dad's influence). Not sure where you are in West Norfolk, but I am not too far from Wisbech, so if you ever need a second pair of hands..... especially since you lost so many of your fingers putting the starter back