[89suzi]

Just finished putting in my fresh motor

Wired it all up properly (I think)
But when I turn the igniton the starter doesn't work doesn't even make a noise
I got my test light and multimeter out and check it all starter everything is getting power and the starter is getting 12v

All the earths are good but still nothing

And ideas? I thought maybe immobiliser but it all works fine turns off

Any help will be appreciated

Thanks

[DMAC]

Try this. Safety first.
Handbrake on.
Car in neutral
Igntion turned on. Ie. Red dash ligts on.
Hold a wire on the main starter terminal. Ie. The one with the big cable.
Then touch the other end of the wire on the spade terminal of the starter. Be ready as this should crank the engine.

If nothing happens the starter is dead, if it cranks you have a wiring /ignition switch issue.

Good luck.

[Santos]

Are you positive you wired the starter up correctly?

Last year I had a similar issue after I swapped the gearbox with my father. He unhooked the starter so I asked him to hook it back up. Long story short there are two big bolts and a spade lug. Having 3 wires he plugged in the spade and one of each of the big wires to each bolt. He swore that's how it was before. Car failed the test method above in the car but when I tested it on the bench it worked fine. I thought it might be the relay but it tested fine too. When my battery was completely flat an hour later it all sort of clicked what the problem was.
Charged up the battery, put the two big wires on the outermost bolt/post and she started first go. The inner bolt has a braded copper wire that runs off to the starter motor.

Pretty much what DMAC said in regards to safety. Easiest way to test the starter motor on the bench or in car is a 12v battery and 2 jumper cables. The positive goes to the previously mention bolt/stud/post, the negative ground clamps on the body (usually best on the mounting bolts )
Old screwdriver bridge the spade lug and positive cable. Done it a few times but it always gives me a fright when it suddenly kicks in

[89suzi]

I jumped the starter today and you can here the gear spinning but slowly and doesn't sound like its piping out? Then after a few secs dies and no more spinning.

New starter? Sticky solenoid?

[Santos]

how many volts is your car battery reading?

[89suzi]

Full 12 volts?
I bench tested the starter today and he pinion doesn't flick out at all just spins fast

[Santos]

Full battery is usually 13.1 volts. 12v is nigh flat. But sounds like you need a new starter.

[89suzi]

All sorted guys

For future reference I pulled the starter apart cleaned all the mud off it with contact cleaner and found it to be a sucky solenoid plus all the mud and dirt stopping the pinion throwing out

Cleaned and put back together and now runs better than it ever has ahah

Thanks for you help fellas!

[Santos]

Glad to hear