starter problems

[tacmot]

I bought a 97 eclipse two years ago that had a six bolt swap that didn't run, they said all that it needed was a starter so i bought a new starter to put on it. i got the starters swapped and still nothing so i pulled the inspection plate off and all sorts of parts hit the ground the throw out bearing had broke off the trans axle shaft anyway i pulled the motor out and put a seven bolt block back in it and a six bolt head, im assuming it was a six bolt head cause it has a cas on it, before i drop the new engine in it i replaced the old rings and bearings with new ones. now to the starter every time i turn the key the starter does nothing no click no nothing, i have changed out starters again, i have swapped out starter relays, i have checked the big hot wire with a test light and it was good, and the ground was also good so now what should i check or do? ps i did try shorting across the starter and it did sound like the starter spun but did not engage?

 

[clydesdale]

It sounds like you have more than one problem. If you jump the solenoid and the starter spins but doesn't engage, either the starter is bad or you have some kind of a flywheel problem. I would check either your clutch safety switch (manual) or trans range switch (auto) to figure out why you aren't getting a signal to the starter. Hope this helps...

 

[dsmike1]

it could also be something with the alarm system, if you have one. and instead of swapping starters out all the time. make sure you check that small wire that clips on to the starter. put a test light or volt meter to it and have someone turn the key to the start position. make sure you see battery voltage there. if you dont then its electrical. if you do, and you still have constant power to the big positive wire, then you have a bad starter.