mgb starter will not engage

Asked by norman Jun 24, 2023 at 10:47 AM about the 1979 MG MGB Limited Edition Convertible

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My starter will not engage.  I bench tested it works.  Installed it ran power from brown wire relay to black have continuity.  The relay clicks when energised but nothing to the starter.  Help

1 Answer
310,255

Gene answered about a year ago

Just cause the relay clicks does not mean it is working, you need to check for main power both in and out of the relay in the crank position.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • mgb starter will not engage 1 Answer

    My starter will not engage. I bench tested it works. Installed it ran power from brown wire relay to black have continuity. The relay clicks when energised but nothing to the starter. Help

    1979 MG MGB Limited Edition Convertible

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 1975 MGB stalled after idling. 5 Answers

    My 75 MGB stalled after idling for 3 minutes. | Have not been able to restart. Losts of spark, gas and battery but just will not turn over. Have I missed something obvious.

    1975 MG MGB

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • MGB GT overheating only on motorway. 4 Answers

    Hi everyone. I've just purchased a 1969 MGB GT. Would anyone know why the engine over heats on the motorway but doesn't around town. I even removed the thermostat but it still overheated the engine,...

    1969 MG MGB

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • i'm exhausting too much CO2 1977 mgb w/ weber carb 1 Answer

    Got my 1977 MGB inspected and I'm putting out too much CO2 at idle and higher RPMs. How do I fix that? The car runs great, but I need to reduce the CO2 output

    1977 MG MGB

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • mgb starting problems 4 Answers

    On my 1977 MGB, I replaced the battery and starter motor and when I turn the key I hear a click at the relay but no cloink at the starter. It still doesn't turn over, what am I doing wrong? can you p...

    1977 MG MGB

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1979 MG MGB

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search MG MGB Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Larry Sturgis
    Reputation
    570
  • #2
    wb6epp
    Reputation
    170
  • #2
    Lars Cats
    Reputation
    170
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Used Cars for Sale

1980 MG MGB For Sale
10 listings
1979 MG MGB For Sale
13 listings
1978 MG MGB For Sale
10 listings
1977 MG MGB For Sale
10 listings
1976 MG MGB For Sale
10 listings

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.