My 91 supra was having trouble starting It wouldn't crank so my mech told me it it was the starter so he replaced it with a used one from my parts car the car ran great I drove it around for 2 days but on the third day I turned it off and it wouldn't start back up it had the same symptons as before but I was able to push start the car,someone told me they were having similar problems and the replaced their starter with a new one and they still had the same problems until they replaced the ignition switch.Could someone please advise
Supra Starting Problem Please Help
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any codes? any sounds when you turn the key? how old was the parts car starter? if you think it's the ignition switch you could always hook up a multi meter and see if it's sending voltage when you turn the key (TSRM or haynes manual)...might take an extra pair of hands.
auto or manual? if you don't hear anything and the lights dim...is the battery dead? try and jump it.....lots of possibilities here....unfortunately.
auto or manual? if you don't hear anything and the lights dim...is the battery dead? try and jump it.....lots of possibilities here....unfortunately.
Nate;1447194 said:
If your mech can bench test the starter then you will know if its good or bad. it sounds like an electrical problem and its most likely the ignition switch. they tend to work intermitently and soon they will leave you for death in a parking lot somewhere. Get that ign. switch checked soon before you think everything is ok when the car starts one last time for you.
It sounds like your CPS wires. Go pop the hood and wiggle them around a bit. I wouldn't be surprised if it'll start right up.
If that works, put me on your Christmas list and go poke your "mechanic" in the eye and then cut a hole in the bottom of his garbage can when he's not looking.
If that works, put me on your Christmas list and go poke your "mechanic" in the eye and then cut a hole in the bottom of his garbage can when he's not looking.