1jz hard to start

[Torque]

Hey guys, I have a really annoying problem with my supra. The problem is that it starts fine sometimes and some time I have to turn the key 6,7,8,9 times for it to start, sometimes it dont start at all, but i hear a click and the whine of my walbro pump. I have done a search but got nothing but headaches from it. Do you guys think it's a bad starter or bad wiring? Do you think the rewire would work for the 1jz starter? I really want to correct this problem granted my car is not a daily driver, I would hate to drive the car and get stranded in the middle of nowhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Koenigturbo]

Dose it turn at all? It engages but doesn't turn? If you hear fast clicks then it could be the battery.
Generally if you only hear a click and the starter doesn't turn, it's usaully the starter, it could just be stuck on a bad commutator, sorry my spelling sucks.

 

[87M-GTE]

Yeah, im sort-of confused here.

Is the car not turning over or not firing?


Sam

 

[k20maniac]

theres a write up on the started problem that happens with the wiring on the mkiii body, when the wires go old the signal for the starter isnt as strong, so with a relay you can increase the signal going to the starter, this may be your issue if your just getting a click. Fixed my issue. hope this helps

 

[Torque]

No the car doesnt turn over or fire. I just hear a single click each time I turn the key. So K20Maniac, you think with the relay mod my car will start starting normally?

 

[spikesnstuff0905]

Single loud click from behing the firewall, sounds like the back of the head where the starter is? Try a new battery. Either it's seized, the starter wires are arcing, or your battery is dead. Personal opinion.

 

[Torque]

Nah the battery is good, It has something to do with the starter. I think i'm gonna try the relay mod and see if it helps any.

 

[spikesnstuff0905]

How do you know?

 

[mjsn1]

I have the same problem with my 1j. this problem is common with turbo engines even the nissan RB turbo engines have this problem, but there isnt a need to worry nothing is wrong, because the engine will work if you turn the key long enough.

 

[spikesnstuff0905]

I have the same problem with my 1j. this problem is common with turbo engines even the nissan RB turbo engines have this problem, but there isnt a need to worry nothing is wrong, because the engine will work if you turn the key long enough.

Wat

 

[Torque]

How do you know?

Because I just installed a brand new battery.

 

[87M-GTE]

Wat

+1

I'd look at getting a new starter.
Try tapping the starter with a hammer, sometimes they tend to bind up.

So, The car isn't firing either?

Sam

 

[BoostMonger]

+1

I'd look at getting a new starter.
Try tapping the starter with a hammer, sometimes they tend to bind up.

So, The car isn't firing either?

Sam

+1 hit it with a hammer, attempt to crank, if nothing get jumper cable and crank the starter directly

 

[Torque]

problem have already been resolved.

 

[1Jz-Rx8]

it would have been helpful if you could tell us how you fixed the problem.
i had the similar problem in the end it was battery wires that needed to be replaced. :aigo:
and the whole time i was thinking its the starter