Td42 won't start..?

[ethann]

Hey fellas.

When I turnthe key it glows up fine and got alls reds. But when I hit the key there's nothing.
Can clutch it fine.

Thinking the starter moor could be rooted but is there any fuses or somethig some where?

[toughnut]

Check the earth lead going to the engine. Nissan is pretty well known for having a poor earth lead.

[jezzaGQ]

hey man just had the same problem before my alternator beeped itself... try changing your earth lead it put a new one on i did that and it was sweet.... i got reds and everything but as soon i turned the key it just clicks if there ur same symptems thats what itll more likely be... cheers jez

[ethann]

Cheers fellas.
I'm away working till Wednesday arvo, I gt a couple metres of brand new 4g wire so I'll do a nice new sturdy earth.
Will report back!

[garth]

if the batts are fine could be contacts in the starter solenoid, common fault, especially after changing filters and oil gettin spilt all over them.

[ethann]

I'm thinking it could be the earth.
The starting batteries brand new.

I have put another starter in itthat a mate gave me from when he had his patrol.
I have never been heaps fond of the earthing, I'll buy two brand new terminals and new cable. I'll measure it up and whip down the local parts store.

Thanks heaps fellas

[ethann]

Alright so,

The latest..

Fixed all the earth up, Sanded all the points.
Nothing.

Got another starter motor lined up.
Going to try that and go from there.

Cheers fellas.

[toughnut]

So when you try to turn it over do you get a ticking noise? Put a multi meter on the battery and check the charge and then get someone to turn the key when you do it as well. The other thing you can do is to earth out the starter motor. Get a screw driver and earth out the positive of the solenoid to the engine block or starter motor. It doesn't mater. See if that works. If it does then its the solenoid. If not then either your solenoid is completely stuffed or there are power problems. Make sure you check the positive connections to your starter as well. Oh Make sure the car is out of gear and the ignition is on. Also make sure the hand brake is on and it may even pay to chock the wheels just to be sure.

[ethann]

When I turn the key can hear the glow system start, then after so long it clicks again.
Then when you turnthe key to stat there's just nothing. Doesn't make a noise or anything.

I'll get this other starter that works good garrentued.
And go from there ( should be able to get my money back if that's notthe problem)

I've got 3 others that I'll get rebuilt some time soon as well.

I'll report back when I get the next idea.

[Navara-2.7TDi]

Use a jumper lead to go from the +ve on the battery to the little solenoid control lug on the starter solenoid. If it throws the fork and starts, your key barrel is tired, or the starter relay (if fitted) is buggered.

[MyGQ]

There is a a starter relay near the glow plug relay in the compartment near the battery, it could be dead

[scott86]

few simple checks, see if all your reds drop out when u go to start,if so u have a shagged battery or dodgy terminal, do not short the starter to ground like one post says also tap the starter and see if it goes good quick check and if it does its gonna be the starter get it rebuilt or new, not cheap either way, ensure there is power on the start wire on the soleniod too, the small wire on the starter, see how you go

[ethann]

Curruntly got a starter getting rebuilt.
Once I get that back, I'll chuck that in and go from there

[ethann]

Cut a long story short.
The starter I put in to be rebuilt was all broken inside.
Bought another second hand one yesty and put it in today
she starts fine again!

Yay!