Ignition live to starter

[Villacas]

Hello, after a few months in the garage (t35), it seems that I have some problem in the start up. Last time the car started well. I thought it was the battery, but have12.5V.
The starter makes noise, movement perhaps slow, but does not hook the flywheel. the battery cable in the starter has 12V in position III and turning the key 10V/9.5V. The ignition cable on the starter, has 0V in position III, and turning the key has 4V/5V. It seems that I can have the problem in the ignition cable? good battery volts, bad amps in the batery?

Many Thanks!

[The Radman]

just because the battery is showing good voltage doesnt mean it has good cranking power,mine seemed ok a while back but wouldnt start the car, when i measured it whilst cranking it dropped down to about 3 or 4 volts so was knackered

[Villacas]

Thanks for reply! I discarded the battery for having good volts. When I try to start it, it goes down to 10V. The measurement that I do not understand is the 4V measurement on the starter ignition wire. Without strength. As you say I also think about the amps of the battery. Maybe I can think of a fuse too?

[jsa]

Is there a relay on the main fuse box for the starter motor?

[manoj]

Fuse Box;
R26 - Black Relay - Steering column Lock / Ignition Switch.

[manoj]

Relays

[Villacas]

Thanks for this. Can this relay affect the ignition live to starter?
The lock in the steering is ok.

[manoj]

It could do, or perhaps even a faulty fuse box.
but at first I would suggest you try a new Battery or ensure your Battery is full charged and capable of cranking the engine

could it also be your Alarm / Immobilizer causing it not to start?

[Villacas]

Yes, the battery is full charged. But 5/6 years old, maybe it could be broken. How could I check the alarm? Thanks!!

[garet]

Does it click when you turn the key..if so battery is for sure for replacement...

[Villacas]

When I turn the key, doesn’t it click. The starter makes a spinning noyse. The Bendix doesn’t come out....

[jsa]

The starter makes a spinning noyse. The Bendix doesn’t come out....

Sounds like it has seized up.

You could jumper from the battery to the starter solenoid direct to rule out alarm, relay, fuse box or wiring issues.

[Villacas]

Jumper from the battery direct to the starter, and nothing. The starter makes the spinning noyse. The Bendix doesn’t come out....

The same feeling as with the ignition cable. Perhaps with the direct cable I have perceived more strength in the movement of the starter...

Battery? Starter? Any ideas? Thanks!

Cheers!

[VADreamer]

Bendix is bad. You can try wacking it with a hammer to free it up, but probably better to have it rebuilt.

[jsa]

As above, sounds like starter.