My 1.2 16v clio expression will not start

[Leo the clio]

I have replaced the starter motor as all the previous one did was push out and not spin, the old starter motor had this horrible grinding noises so I assumed it had gone. I've got the new one in and its the same story, clicks out however does not spin, I've checked all the fuses and I can't see any that looks damaged and the battery is reading 12.5V. I've heard someone mention a main fuse however im not sure as to where I would find it with Google only showing me new fuse boxes. The battery light and STOP light do not illuminate anymore like they used to so im not sure if that has anything to do with it. Any help will be greatly appreciated

 

[Leo the clio]

I have replaced the starter motor as all the previous one did was push out and not spin, the old starter motor had this horrible grinding noises so I assumed it had gone. I've got the new one in and its the same story, clicks out however does not spin, I've checked all the fuses and I can't see any that looks damaged and the battery is reading 12.5V. I've heard someone mention a main fuse however im not sure as to where I would find it with Google only showing me new fuse boxes. The battery light and STOP light do not illuminate anymore like they used to so im not sure if that has anything to do with it. Any help will be greatly appreciated

This is what the dash looks like when I try start it up

 

[vtec-e]

I'm guessing yours is a Clio 3. There is a main fuse to act as an anti-surge device when the starter is in use, details here

Positive Terminal

Hi Guys My positive battery terminal seems to be pretty loose even with it being tightened up as much as possible. I also noticed there's like a large block attached to the terminal like a copper colour, I think I have heard some people call it like a fuse? I haven't a clue, not good with...

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Positive Battery Terminal

Where can I get a replacement positive battery terminal? The whole thing, connectors and red plastic cover and all? Mines manky and doesn't tighten properly and the covers broken.

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[Leo the clio]

Its a mk2 clio if that's any help

 

[Skoda1]

The obvious answer is to eliminate bit by bit, starting with the earthing all the way round. If the starter motor clicks it must be getting power - or is it the solenoid that is clicking? Again check earths. Best of luck.

Having said that, there was a well known problem with Skoda Fabias; if the brake light switch failed it would have odd problems elsewhere, the common one would be that the engine management light would illuminate, but no codes. Probably not your problem, but worth checking as you mention the brake lights.

 

[Leo the clio]

The obvious answer is to eliminate bit by bit, starting with the earthing all the way round. If the starter motor clicks it must be getting power - or is it the solenoid that is clicking? Again check earths. Best of luck.

Having said that, there was a well known problem with Skoda Fabias; if the brake light switch failed it would have odd problems elsewhere, the common one would be that the engine management light would illuminate, but no codes. Probably not your problem, but worth checking as you mention the brake lights.

 

[Leo the clio]

Just the solenoid, the gear pings out when the key is in position 3 to start up and pings back in again when the key is returned to position 2 or the ignition on position