First engine start??

[JordanEP91]

Hello lads, as you know I'm building my car been trying to fire it up today and when I go to turn it over all that happens is a one click from the starter motor? Any ideas?

[akyakapotter]

Check the earths dead battery ?

Edited January 11, 2014 by akyakapotter

[Jamie5414]

Negative on back of the inlet mani? Negative to body /body to engine ok? Dead battery if all negatives are all good

^ as above

Edited January 11, 2014 by Jamie5414

[JordanEP91]

Dome that bud, got the jump pack the on battery too mate :/

[JordanEP91]

Negative on back of the inlet mani? Negative to body /body to engine ok? Dead battery if all negatives are all good

Am I missing something then because all I have going to the starter motor is the plug and the terminal connection?

[Jamie5414]

If you have a bit of cable put it between negative terminal and the starter (any bolt) and see if it turns over then

[Jamie5414]

Is it a new starter mate? if its a old one the solenoid may be knackered too, since it only clicks once, usually they click a few times if it's just dead battery/ loose negative

[JordanEP91]

It's the starter motor off my old engine never had a problem with it, it sounds like its jamming

[Jamie5414]

tap it with a hammer lightly and a bit of wood or cloth yeah it may be jammed as u say

[JordanEP91]

I have tried that to, I have just taken it off any connect it to the jump pack it engages but doesn't turn :/

[AdamB]

Sounds like your missing an earth mate.

[JordanEP91]

An earth from where mate?

[AdamB]

Dunno mate not my engine lol. I think theres 5 off the top of my head.

You sure the starter has a good earth? Checked battery voltage? Sometimes using battery pack can kill a battery. So worth checking with a multimeter.

Edited January 12, 2014 by AdamB

[JordanEP91]

Ok mate I will have a look Monday thanks boss