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My 90 RX7 will not turn over/start. The starter itself is fine. I need advice.

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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Unhappy My 90 RX7 will not turn over/start. The starter itself is fine. I need advice.

I have a 1990 N/A 5spd RX7

It's not flooded!

I changed the clutch master cylinder out 2 days ago. The new master is working just fine, but the car has not run since.

The battery is fully charged.

I connected 12v to the ignition on the starter and it turned my car over just fine.

All of the accesories work just fine on the car, including the fuel pump, when the ignition is switched to on.

The switch on the clutch pedal is fine. I've even bypassed it just to check and there was no change.

When I turn the switch to start, there is no clicking from the starter, the lights do not dim, and voltage does no drop.

My guess is I've accidentally bumped something or something shorted out when I changed the master. I've never had any problem starting the car before this in 14 months of ownership.

Any help from more experienced members would be greatly appreciated!
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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Did the spade connector on top of the starter fall off?
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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if your radiator fill plug is bypassed, and haven't been paying attention to water reservoir level, could be the water jacket(or seal).

take out the lower(leading) spark plug,
kneel and pray for a second,
check to see if it's wet.

good luck.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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I'm not sure how the water level would keep the key from turning it over. It will run if I start it with the starter-ignition-bypass method so it's not like it has any mechanical problems. It's merely electrical.

And I haven't neglected my water reservoir level. I flushed it about 2 months ago so I've definitely kept an eye on it. It's fine.

Last edited by Sgt Fox; Mar 3, 2009 at 09:53 PM.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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check the connector that plugs into the top of the starter its a little black connector. if no luck with that try replaceing your ingnition switch. and also check your fuses.
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