Rohan
If you still have an original starter solenoid, the one mounted just above the
starter on the firewall bulkhead, there is a push button on the unit that is
between the solenoid and the extension panel that covers the bellhousing inside
the cockpit. If you stick your finger up in that location there is usually
enough room to push the button. If will make a mechanical connection of the
solenoid rather than the electrical connection made with the starter button on
the dash. Make sure the car in in neutral, parking brake on and your other body
parts clear of anything the moves should the engine crank. If the engine
cranks, turn the key on and push the solenoid button again and the engine
should fire up. If that is the case then usually your problem in in the dash
mounted starter button or its wiring.
Any questions, let me know.
Aloha
Perry
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From: Rohan Marr
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 5:26 AM
To: Austin Healey List
Subject: [Healeys] Starter Button - Just Stopped Working
Hi Listers,
After lurking here for way too long I would ask for your help. I have a
somewhat original (built 56 for 57) 100~6 Longbridge built (despite the lack of
crease in the hood) Healey that I tend to start up in the garage every few
months if I have not gone for a drive. This is a California car so I really
don?t have the ordinary excuses not to drive like ice & snow. Car is garaged
always and I have not started her in a few months, but last time she fired
right up.?
Yesterday I went to the garage (I should add battery is on a tender and is
good), hit the starter and silence ? nothing ? I mean NOTHING. I turned the key
and heard the sweet sound of the SU fuel pump go tick, tick, tick ? tick ??
tick ?? then stop (which is good). Lights go on ? indicators work, horn works ??
Where should I start ? can a switch just go bad in a few months just sitting
after firing right up a few months ago? Fuses are good, leads are in, earth
switch is on, etc.?
Should I just crawl under the dash and pull the starter and ?start? there with
the multimeter ? or is there somewhere else I should investigate.?
I appreciate all your input and replies!
Rohan
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Rohan (aka Aussie)
?56 Longbridge BN4??Hellouise"
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