Digi 8v wont start!

[chippy3]

Alright guys

The other day i was driving back from a mates house, and my car died on me. Upon inspection, my fuel feeder had popped out, so i placed that back. Once, i done that the car wouldnt start, being me, i thought it could be something ill never be able to fix. So i called the RAC, turned out it was my negative terminal on battery which was a bit loose  . He advised me to change it as it was rotting, also told me about my starter solenoid, was a bit corroded but, told me this shouldnt affect the car starting up.

The next day i sorted out my fuel feed properly, made sure it was secure.  I managed to source another neagtive terminal lead with the earth attached from another mk2.  when i attached this, the car doesnt seem to start! ive got electricity, the lights, radio work etc. however, when i try n start the car it just doesnt want to. The  battery is about a month old. and it recently had been serviced.

Can u guys advise me on the problem? im no mechanic but, i dont mind getting my hands dirty and know some basics.

Cheers

[GOLF-MK3-GTI]

Have you checked for spark & Fuel?, When you try to crank it, do you smell fuel, can you hear the fuel pump prime?

[chippy3]

Have you checked for spark & Fuel?, When you try to crank it, do you smell fuel, can you hear the fuel pump prime?

thanks for the reply. i cant smell fuel but, i do hear the fuel pump prime.

[clipperjay]

Battery drained from the bad earth? check what voltages you're getting from the terminals?

[chippy3]

i dont have a multimeter so i wouldnt be able to check im afraid! 

[clipperjay]

Go online they are cheap and usefull even for testing out fueses on the car I'm sure Maplins do a cheap one?

It is possible that the starter is earthing out and draining the battery if RAC thinks it on its way out?
Failing that try and borrow a working battery and see if it makes any difference?

[chippy3]

Well the guy said its corroding a little, but not enough to affect my car starting. Could i try jump starting it?

[clipperjay]

I would try and bump start it first if you can get it going its defo electrical if not then you will need to investigate a bit further?
Does it crank over when trying to start or does it just click and starter not engaging?

[Mr Blue]

You mean it doesnt crank over? - If so is the black/red wire to starter connected? Terminal clean?

You can jump that terminal (not wire) to the main red on the starter and it will crank over.

[chippy3]

I would try and bump start it first if you can get it going its defo electrical if not then you will need to investigate a bit further?
Does it crank over when trying to start or does it just click and starter not engaging?

Ok. it just clicks when i turn the key mate.