where is the starter motor relay?

[StuHERTS]

Typical, cars running fine and boom...
Wont turn over.
I never left lights on and alarm/locks etc work fine but put it on fast charge for 5 hours anyway, headlights etc are all ok.

When i turn it on i just get a "Chonk" and nothing.. tried a dozen times.
Ill check starter tomorrow when i get it on the ramps but where is the relay for the starter to check first?

Thanks

[michael tierney]

I don't think there is one!!

[Markey Mark (BD)]

No relay as standard, sounds like either starter on its way out or the wiring has a bad connection. Worth checking all connections and earth points too

As you flatterned the battery worth checking the voltage is high enough as stays high enough when its cranking too

[Phoenix Autosport]

adding to what others have said make sure the starter motor heat shield isnt missing as the starters cook without them and fail, also the heavier gauge wire from the battery to the starter is a bit under rated as standard, it wont burn out or anything but it does cause a voltage drop between the battery and starter, fitting a heavier gauge cable will give you a more enthusiatic start :smokin:

[Kris M]

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=4724

;)

[Junglist]

Is the White wire going to the starter ok mine was corroded and burnt replaced it and all good.

[StuHERTS]

Cheers guys, gonna get it up on the ramps tomorrow and check above,
Just its never happened before, always turned straight over. :crap:

[StuHERTS]

Before i jack it up and check, i thought id try rocking it in gear and its started to click now instead.
I put jump leads on, connected to my car and this is what im getting..

http://s1259.photobucket.com/user/stuio74/media/9490E9ED-8F2F-4AA2-9A51-8118DC11D2EB-979-000000F712832694_zps07eb99c4.mp4.html

[royz]

clean up the battery terminals and the connectors as if they are a bit corroded wont connect properley. have this happen on mine and was gutted that it still did it with a new starter.:laugh:

[StuHERTS]

this was the culprit..
Broken drivers side Earth cable
I didnt know about this until today and have already fitted a new one to the gearbox.

Is it ok to have 2 earths to Engine? or just take this off

[TopCat]

this was the culprit..
Broken drivers side Earth cable
I didnt know about this until today and have already fitted a new one to the gearbox.

Is it ok to have 2 earths to Engine? or just take this off

You can 100 earths if u want mate.

[StuHERTS]

I'll trim and stick it back on,
In case new one starts getting mucky.

[TopCat]

I'll trim and stick it back on,
In case new one starts getting mucky.

No having a lot of luck mate with the wiring :/

[StuHERTS]

Is ok,
It was just the starter issue, (now we know it was the earth cable).
Now i have a new starter & 2 earths to Engine :)
Plus cable to starter/solonoid and earths are triple coated/protected :cooter: