4000s starting issue (no click/crank)

[Huw Powell]

>  Well upon the advice of another on how to hot-wire the
> 4000, I tried connecting a wire between the Solenoid's 
> 2 big bolts (Term30 & ConnectionA). Many sparks.

Uh-oh.  The way to "jump" the starter is to connect the big bolt with a 
wire disappearing upwards (this is the battery terminal) to the correct 
small tab that you would have to a pull a connector off to get at (this 
is the "start" wire from the ignition switch).

Sounds like you jumped the battery wire to a ground stud... no wonder 
you got "many sparks"!

> Then a
> turn of the key & only 1 click. Another turn of the key
> & no engine noise, just fuel pump. Maybe I have the
> wrong 2 connections shorted. I was under the impression
> the car would start w/o turn of key.?

Well, it would crank (if done as explained above).  It would also run if 
the key was in the "run" position.

By the way, this "starter jumping" should only be done if you're sure of 
what you are doing.

> It's a bit tight underneath the car and I could not
> see any rear mounting bolts. 

They are there - the top one comes in the from the rear, though, and 
there is no nut, so you wouldn't see it.  The bottom one should be 
visible below the body of the starter.  Not easy unless the car is 
raised (safely).

>  Is the "Engine to earth Ground" the wire that connects
> to the front bodywork from nearby the motor oil refill
> cap? If so, mines OK.

No, not really.  Start at the battery, port side terminal.  There will 
be a wire that goes first to the side of the battery box, and then on 
down to a transmission bolt.  That is your main engine ground wire.

>  alex v.
>  early '86 4000s auto
>  5-Cyl. 2.2

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Huw Powell

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