> I share your frustration! My 260Z has the
> same problem of intermittent starter
> engagement. I have replaced the electrical
> portion of the ignition switch ($35 at the
> dealer) and have tried several different
> starters, however the problem still exists.
> All cable connections have also been cleaned
> and inspected and the battery has a full
> charge. I did the following troubleshooting
> to isolate the solenoid from the circuit.
> First I disconnected the battery negative
> terminal. Next I removed the electrical
> connector plug from the back of the ignition
> switch and installed a jumper wire across
> the start terminals. Next I disconnected the
> wires from the starter and reconnected ONLY
> the battey positive cable to the other post
> on the solenoid, that is the one which sends
> current to the motor. (What I have done here
> is to take the solenoid OUT of the circuit.)
> Finally, by touching the removed negative
> battery cable to the negative terminal on
> the battery the starter motor would work
> EVERY TIME! BAD solenoid? Sure seems that
> way but this is with a good quality NEW
> starter. I haven't given up yet. Always open
> to suggestions.
It sounds like you have the exact problem I have. I posted a message about a week ago which I calledClick, Click No Start I got a number of responses. Several tried the things you an I have already tried, and those things solved the problem. However, some people said they had to keep swapping starters until they finally found one that worked. That seems strange, because you would think that all z starters should be interchangeable and would work, especially new or remanufactured ones, however apparantly they do not all work. What I have done is order a remanufactured orginal type starter through the mail. It has not yet arrived. I also bought two used starters from the U Pull It junk yard for $10 apiece. As soon as my wife leaves me alone for long enough, I plan to have a litttle starter exchange party and will try all three additional starters until I find one that works. If that still does not work, I really don't know what else to do.
P.S. -- I hot wired my starter by connecting the position battery terminal to the connector on the solenoid to which the spade-shaped female plug attaches. The starter turned freely everytime I touched the jumper cable to the battery. No clicking. This would seem to suggest a problem in the wiring between the igntion switch and the solenoid, BUT WHERE???? I don't know what can be done other than replacing the entire harness, which I refuse to do (because I don't think I am competent enough). Hopefully, I will fiind a starter that works and that will fix the problem.
Please let me know how you make out.
Alan