my ford courier diesel van wiil not start i have just fitted a new battery and all it does is click when i turn the key is this the starting motor that is at fault.

john, March 2008

put in 5th gear, let the handbrake off, then rock the van back and forward to ensure engine isnt locked up.
could be reason for starter not turning

chas b, December 2008

could be battery-put headlights on try to start,see if headlights go dim ,if so battery is problem [could be charging fault] if they stay bright then it may be starter or engine earth fault, if so try connecting just one jump lead on to battery negative (-) and the other end of the same jump lead to engine ie, cyl headbolt or engine lifting bracket etc... if starter works this way then engine earth lead is at fault. (MAKE SURE YOU ONLY CONNECT NEGATIVE LEAD TO ENGINE METALWORK USING ONE JUMP LEAD ONLY) hope this helps

k, March 2008