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MGB MGB won't crank - only buzzing sound
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Welcome to the forum from an intruder. Someone will be along soon to reclaim the territory.
If the head lights go out when you try to start, there is a bad battery cable or battery connection or the battery itself. Either the hot side or the ground side. If the lights remain bright , there is a problem with the solenoid or starter.
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If the head lights go out when you try to start, there is a bad battery cable or battery connection or the battery itself. Either the hot side or the ground side. If the lights remain bright , there is a problem with the solenoid or starter.
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<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Dave Russell:
Welcome to the forum from an intruder. Someone will be along soon to reclaim the territory.
If the head lights go out when you try to start, there is a bad battery cable or battery connection or the battery itself. Either the hot side or the ground side. If the lights remain bright , there is a problem with the solenoid or starter.
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Sounds like a good diagnosis to me. Why do you think you are an intruder?
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Welcome to the forum from an intruder. Someone will be along soon to reclaim the territory.
If the head lights go out when you try to start, there is a bad battery cable or battery connection or the battery itself. Either the hot side or the ground side. If the lights remain bright , there is a problem with the solenoid or starter.
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Sounds like a good diagnosis to me. Why do you think you are an intruder?
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Absolutely......crossover on the forums is not only acceptable but should be encouraged....I trespass on the other boards from time to time myself. Welcome to the forum to our new friend. Sounds like a good trouble-shooting guide there, should get you up and running.
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if that works it will only be temporary, but it might get you home. It has worked for me before
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I personally would not hesitate to jumper the two large solenoid terminals with a hefty screwdriver.
If the starter is good & the solenoid is bad, it will crank over.
Be aware that you will get some big sparks at the screwdriver, if the starter is working, about 200 amps. If you are in anyway uncomfortable with doing this, find another procedure. Like taking the starter to your local car parts store & ask them to test it.
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I personally would not hesitate to jumper the two large solenoid terminals with a hefty screwdriver.
If the starter is good & the solenoid is bad, it will crank over.
Be aware that you will get some big sparks at the screwdriver, if the starter is working, about 200 amps. If you are in anyway uncomfortable with doing this, find another procedure. Like taking the starter to your local car parts store & ask them to test it.
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