Help car wont turn over

[HDT_aero]

Ok here we go I noticed one day i had some oil pressure problems!!!
VN v6 s1 btw
I pulled my injection system and heads off ... seemed ok
then i went for the sump clean as ...... grrrrrrr
replaced the pump

and now nothing just a clicking relay when i try to turn over
ive been over the car a couple of tie and still dont know what it is

so i was wondering where should i start looking its got me stumped and fustrated

cheers Adam

 

[anton1o]

Umm have you tried checking the battery... i dont know much bout cars so thats my only help sorry.

 

[HDT_aero]

yep checked the batt charged her overnight and same results
thanks neway thow

 

[VTSSDUDE]

Clicking relay, how loud. Is it a distinct solid clicking sound.
Sounds like your solenoid on the starter motor is engaging but start motor itself is not. This usually means, either 1. Bad connection from battery to start motor 2. Flat Battery.

Cheers,
Jim

 

[HDT_aero]

sorry should have been more specific just your usual relay soft tick coming from the fuse box under the bonnet

 

[VTSSDUDE]

Well sounds quite simple then, that's if the engine isn't turning over.
I say you may have bumped the wire going to the soloniod, or maybe the 60amp use on the fuse bank above battery is blown but that shouldn't really stop your car from turning over.
You may have to check to see if the big red wire going to the starter motor has 12volts on it.
Also get someone to hold the multimeter on the litte wire on the solonoid and someone start it and see if 12volts appear.
Check the enigne to see if the negative lead is still attached.
Do the headlights work?

Cheers,
Jim

 

[HDT_aero]

thanks for your thaughts ill give it all a try tonight after work
as for the headlights im not sure. I will let you know the results first thing tommorow morning or later on tonight

cheers Adam

 

[HDT_aero]

no it isnt turning over at all

 

[HDT_aero]

Ok time for a laugh ppl
got my car stated (thanx for help btw)
turned out that little black tab that goes on your metal soliniod pin wasnt quite pushed all the way on... wtf was i thinking. :bang: