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rybo760 · 01-23-2011, 11:06 AM

hey zilvia i have a ka24de hatch ive been puttin together slowly and i finally got the fuel pump to work (missed a ground to the firewall doh)
but now the stupid starter (which is BRAND SPANKIN NEW) wont crank over.it used too but now it wont.

EDIT:: STARTER IS NOT GETTING POWER
maybe a bad ground?
And suggestions will help!

thanks zilvia

-Ryan

edguti18 · 01-23-2011, 11:11 AM

Check the ground that should be it. Same thing happen to me.

rybo760 · 01-23-2011, 01:42 PM

not the ground.i jus tightened it all the way down haha. the solinoid or w/e doesnt even click.
is there a starter relay that could be inop?

spools420a · 01-23-2011, 02:45 PM

Get your multimeter out and check check check

YouTube - Starter Motor Troubleshooting Tips DIY - How to diagnose starter problems

s13droptop · 01-23-2011, 05:53 PM

Not trying to be a smart ass but take it back off and have it tested cause i bought one new and had the same problem and the starter was just dead when i had it tested

edguti18 · 01-24-2011, 10:51 AM

Like he said get a multimeter. How old is ur battery? U Might need a new one

rbpwr · 01-25-2011, 01:10 PM

i am also having the same problem. i have a optima yellow top battery that shows 12.95 once i get it started... we have to hit the starter first.my question is would road salt be messing with me on this no starting sometimes starting deal? also is there any other cars that i can use the starter from? i have a 90 s13 with a rb25det series 2, thanks in advance im a new one at this whole thing

rbpwr · 01-26-2011, 03:51 PM

i had the same problem. ended up being the power wire frome my battery to starter wire was loose lol

rybo760 · 01-30-2011, 07:54 PM

started tested OK my power cable (positive is working and not loose) now just to find out why its not getting power haha...

lucas13dourado · 01-31-2011, 12:37 PM

how about the signal wire from the ignition switch?
apply power to the starter directly from the battery to see if it will turn, that way you will know if it works. if not go to your relay and see if that is working.
start with the obvious and backtrace it.
good luck

rybo760 · 01-31-2011, 06:46 PM

thank you i shall do that. the ignition switch is brand new but we will see what happens cause i know new parts doesnt mean they will work haha

01-23-2011, 11:06 AM	#1
rybo760 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oceanside California 92054 Age: 31 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	starter wont crank? hey zilvia i have a ka24de hatch ive been puttin together slowly and i finally got the fuel pump to work (missed a ground to the firewall doh) but now the stupid starter (which is BRAND SPANKIN NEW) wont crank over.it used too but now it wont. EDIT:: STARTER IS NOT GETTING POWER maybe a bad ground? And suggestions will help! thanks zilvia -Ryan Last edited by rybo760; 01-23-2011 at 02:21 PM..

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01-23-2011, 11:11 AM	#2
edguti18 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: anaheim Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Check the ground that should be it. Same thing happen to me.

01-23-2011, 01:42 PM	#3
rybo760 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oceanside California 92054 Age: 31 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	not the ground.i jus tightened it all the way down haha. the solinoid or w/e doesnt even click. is there a starter relay that could be inop?

01-23-2011, 02:45 PM	#4
spools420a Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: phoenix az Age: 39 Posts: 422 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Get your multimeter out and check check check YouTube - Starter Motor Troubleshooting Tips DIY - How to diagnose starter problems

01-23-2011, 05:53 PM	#5
s13droptop Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: south carolina Age: 29 Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not trying to be a smart ass but take it back off and have it tested cause i bought one new and had the same problem and the starter was just dead when i had it tested

01-24-2011, 10:51 AM	#6
edguti18 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: anaheim Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Like he said get a multimeter. How old is ur battery? U Might need a new one

01-25-2011, 01:10 PM	#7
rbpwr Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: buffalo new york Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i am also having the same problem. i have a optima yellow top battery that shows 12.95 once i get it started... we have to hit the starter first.my question is would road salt be messing with me on this no starting sometimes starting deal? also is there any other cars that i can use the starter from? i have a 90 s13 with a rb25det series 2, thanks in advance im a new one at this whole thing

01-26-2011, 03:51 PM	#8
rbpwr Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: buffalo new york Posts: 51 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i had the same problem. ended up being the power wire frome my battery to starter wire was loose lol

01-30-2011, 07:54 PM	#9
rybo760 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oceanside California 92054 Age: 31 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	started tested OK my power cable (positive is working and not loose) now just to find out why its not getting power haha...

01-31-2011, 12:37 PM	#10
lucas13dourado Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seattle Age: 33 Posts: 124 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	how about the signal wire from the ignition switch? apply power to the starter directly from the battery to see if it will turn, that way you will know if it works. if not go to your relay and see if that is working. start with the obvious and backtrace it. good luck

01-31-2011, 06:46 PM	#11
rybo760 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oceanside California 92054 Age: 31 Posts: 276 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	thank you i shall do that. the ignition switch is brand new but we will see what happens cause i know new parts doesnt mean they will work haha