Car wont start (bad starter?)
Asked by Bank34 May 25, 2016 at 01:15 PM about the 1988 Nissan 300ZX 2 Dr Turbo
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
There's power to entire car (new battery) but it
won't start. There's no noise when I turn the car
beside a single "click". Just got car from a friend
and he said he had to tap the starter to get it going.
I tried that but still there's no change when I
attempt to start it again. Going to replace starter
tomorrow...could there be any other possible
issues? Also where could I find a video or images
of how to swap it out. I can't seem to find a decent
video on YouTube.
4 Answers
Thanks for the fast reply, I'll post on here once I put the new starter in. Added note, could anyone possible explain the wire configuration to the starter? +,-, etc? Also I have been told that the older Z's like to short out a lot. Is there any additional grounds I might want to add anywhere just to solve any additional problems that may come from a short?
As of now there is no wire connecting to tab on solenoid...and from what I have seen no disconnected wire in area of starter.
I'm aware of what it looks like I'm just trying to see what it looks like with wires connected and what not. Notice the small tab located on the solenoid? What connects to that? As of now nothing is connected there.
Could that be a reason for it not to work? What's the wires purpose ? Thanks tennisshoes for all your responses...I'm sure these questions are elementary haha
