EWS question

[bmwz3tower]

I'm getting power to the solenoid (I can hear it click), but the starter won't crank the engine. Has anyone experienced this/ does anyone know if this maybe an EWS issue.

 

[Grumps]

Starter motor likely. Give it a decent tap with a hammer and try it.

 

[bmwz3tower]

Starter motor likely. Give it a decent tap with a hammer and try it.

Sorry, should have said in the question, I've removed the starter, cleaned and regreased it and changed the solenoid. Prior to this, the non starting only occurred when the engine was hot. Now it just won't start. I've got a suspicion the solenoid may not be the exact same model.

 

[bmwz3tower]

Bit more info, the battery is at 12.1V so should have enough juice to turn the starter. I have also tested the starter and new solenoid outside of the car (with same battery and it worked). Finally, have connected a multimeter to the copper strap that goes to the starter brushes and found that when turning the key, the starter does not get power.