Soviet

I recently dropped my transmission to inspect my clutch. When I put the car back together it wouldn't crank.
I had forgotten to put the bottom start bolt in. I figured maybe it would act as a ground or something so I put that bolt in. The car still won't crank.

I can hear a solenoid operating when I hit the ignition button but the starter makes absolutely not noise.

I can rotate the crank clockwise no problem so I know it's not stuck.

I tested my battery with a multimeter and it looked OK at 12.05V EDIT: 12.2V

Others that had issues with the battery had their dash flash but my dash does not flash at all.

Additionally, hitting the ignition WILL cut the stereo, so I believe that means the clutch sensor is working correctly.

Here is a video of the issue.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxexzR0iF-k[/youtube]

windhund116

"I tested my battery with a multimeter and it looked OK at 12.05V."

Don't think this voltage is ok. Try charging it first and see what the voltage is.

Soviet

I don't have a means to charge it, I can swap in a battery from 2 other working/starting s2ks though.

Soviet

UPDATE: Swapped in another battery. Absolutely no change.

afzan

There's a starter circuit diagram in this thread: https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/112...-crank-at-all/

slalom44

Make sure you connected the small signal wire to the starter. It's a small push-on type connector. If it isn't connected the starter won't turn over.

Soviet

DING DING DING! Thank you. Car is cranking now.

Pics for reference for any future people that have difficulties. Notice it is unplugged.