Starter Not Turning On The Key

[Guest GreenHornet]

Hi all,

 

I have been steadily working on a newly acquired 2B Plus and so far since I brought it, I have installed a Zetec blacktop.

 

The install went easily enough and I have re-wired the car and used the switch gear and fuse boxes from the mondeo. So everything works fine, lights, gauges, switches, even the timer on the intermittent wipers works however turn the key and no starter motor.

 

I have tested the motor by bridging the battery positive and the motor terminal, and I have tested that the ignition wire has 12v to it so I am guessing it is the solenoid. It's a new starter but I suppose not uncommon. Is there anything that I am missing?

[Guest garyfelton]

Engine earth wire?

[Guest zerorace]

has the engine got a good ground try a jump lead from the battery- to one of starter bolts and a live direct to the small terminal on the starter