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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: swordfish on 26 December 2015, 22:16:15

Title: 3.2 starter
Post by: swordfish on 26 December 2015, 22:16:15

3.2 starter not working , before i change it whats the best way to check for a bad earth
 thanks

Title: Re: 3.2 starter
Post by: dbug on 27 December 2015, 01:12:13

Connect another temporary one using a heavy duty jump lead  ;)  If it works replace earth lead.

Title: Re: 3.2 starter
Post by: swordfish on 27 December 2015, 07:15:39

do you mean the main engine to chassis earth lead 

Title: Re: 3.2 starter
Post by: terry paget on 27 December 2015, 08:08:30

You need a good connection between negative battery post to engine block. If in doubt connect a stout jump lead from negative post to block to check.
It could be a dead battery. It might be failed switch to solenoid, can be checked by shoving needle through the lead and measuring voltage. Almost certainly it's a failed starter. Obtain good one and fit following the guide. Mention it on this forum, someone may have one, otherwise Steve Brown at omegaspareparts, if all else fails Vauxhall.