Brise Starter Motor Problems

[Spoona476]

I have installed a new Brise starter motor that was purchased from Demon Tweeks due to the old one failing. I have installed the brise item with the new adjustable mounting flange, adjusting to ensure the solenoid is away from the the exhaust primaries.

 

On starting now all I get is the clicking of the solenoid and the with the starter removed you can clearly see that the motor is energised as the gear extends, but does not rotate. I have tried jump startering just in case is was a low voltage issue, but that made no difference.

 

The car is a 1.8Kseries with 240bhp and running of a powervamp battery, not sure whether I have a faulty starter, but if any one has had a similar problem I'd be interested to hear or alternative any thoughts on what I have done wrong?

 

Thanks

 

Edited by - spoona476 on 4 Aug 2013 07:43:06

[Jonathan Kay]

Disconnect, inspect and reconnect all relevant low and high current wiring including earths.

 

What's the voltage at the battery at rest and while trying to start?

 

Jonathan

[Spoona476]

Thanks Jonathan, will give it ago.

 

The battery voltage is 12v volts, have'nt checked during the start. I did try the jump start to try and boost the voltage but did'nt make any difference.

 

It is a bit strange, but i will have a look at your suggestions.

 

Thanks again

 

Dave

[Jonathan Kay]

12V? See Johnty Lyons' comments on voltage!

 

Someone else had a similar problem recently where jumping didn't solve it although it did turn out to be a duff battery. That was probably because of poor contacts on the jump leads that couldn't carry enough current on cranking.

 

Good luck

 

Jonathan

 

Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 4 Aug 2013 09:35:18

[Mowerman]

Take the starter off and count the number of teeth on the gear whhel compared to the old one....my first one had the wrong cog on it so jammed in the fly wheel

Kev