issues with starting 90 240sx coupe

[Sora_Hyrin]

Hi all i know i haven't introduced myself yet, but i have an issue...obviously. After searching the forums and trying everything i could find, i noticed that very few of the starter issues were on automatics. I have tried whacking it, using a portable jumper - fully charged, tried starting in park and neutral, tried jackhammering the key (used to work all the time on my old honda). I myself don't have the means to remove the starter. Is there anything that i haven't checked yet?

[DRFT(kinda)]

Check the terminals/wires?

[Sora_Hyrin]

tried it...got this nifty little tool that cleans and grinds out the deposits and stuff on the battery terminals and connections.

[TougeMS13]

Use a screwdriver and arc the positive and negative on the starter. Had to start my old 240Z like that for a couple months.

[Sora_Hyrin]

i am intrigued by this.....where would these be at...? And do i leave it in the on position while doing this?

[TougeMS13]

Put the key on run, car in park. The little cylinder on the starter with wires going to it, touch the driver to the metal posts. Might scare the crap out of you the first time, so dont hit your head on the hood.

[Sora_Hyrin]

thanks alot mate, i'll give it a shot

[Sora_Hyrin]

it will only turn once then makes a whirling sound...if i try to crank the key it clicks then i can do it again...i assume thats the starter going then?

[TougeMS13]

Yeah, I would think the whirring sound is the pinion gear just freewheeling in there. Sounds like its time for a starter.