Help - Still no start

[Supramatt90]

Well I just did a 7mgte swap along with a spec stage 2 clutch and Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel. All the car does when I turn the key is click in the glovebox along with the starter clicking. It is a fairly loud click from the starter when the key is turned then again when the key is turned back.

I just installed a remanufactured starter because the old one was bad. I did the test of directly connecting the starter to the battery and still the same thing.

I don't know where else to look. Is it possible that the new flywheel is not engageing with the starter itself? Has anyone ever heard of such a thing?

 

[johnathan1]

will the car roll in neutral? If it's a stick, can you push start it?

 

[Supramatt90]

Yes is rolls in nuetral but it is sitting in my driveway and I don't have much room to try to push start it. How fast does it need to be rolling to push start it anyway?

 

[Snotcycle]

jogging speed for 2nd gear start, little bit less for a reverse start, just go knock on your neighbor's door and ask em to help you push start

Note: DO NOT try to push start in 1st gear, it'll only be a headache

 

[johnathan1]

I used to push start my car in first gear or reverse every morning by myself...lol

 

[Supramatt90]

What will that tell me if it does start? And will that be a problem with a clutch that has 0 miles on it?

 

[johnathan1]

if it starts, then it's your starter, and/or circuit... if it doesn't, then it's obviously something else. :biglaugh:

 

[Supramatt90]

Well i'm assuming my starter is good because it is brand new and I checked all the circuits and wiring. There is good power getting to the starter but it almost sounds like it gets stuck when I turn the key.

 

[Divin' Devin]

Supramatt-
I have had the same problem with my 87t for a number of years, on and off. More on than off. I took it to my local toyota dealer a number of times to no avail. One time they replaced the starter and it quit for acouple of months and then it was back again. The problem seems to be more problematic when I take short runs, like when I get in in the morning it will fire right up. Then I will shut it off after a 20 minute run to the store and come out and go to start it and the clicking behind the glove box starts.(HAC?) Also I notice the turbo needle on the guage will bounce to zero when this happens. If I'm persistant it will start after 20-45 minutes of trying most of the time, or if someone gives me a jump. This also happens after the car sits in this blazing florida sun all day.
I'm getting ready to start a total tear down and rebuild of the car for other various reasons. However I would not like this problem to continue afterwards as I love this type of car and want to fix all problems as I reassemble.
If anyone could help supramatt and myself in addition to the advice already given, please chime in. Its a shame as well as an embarassment to have such a beautiful car to brag about and be found dead in aparking lot!
Thanx,
-Devin

 

[bigal0043]

i would say to one check the wires to the starter and check fuses make sure nothing is shorted out... then pull that starter out... bring it to autozone and have them test it..

 

[dirtlord420]

i had a problem with the alt fuse. it was burnt.

 

[Divin' Devin]

Bigal/dirtlord-
Thanks for your input. I'll Try both those options.
-Devin

 

[3p141592654]

If its getting power and is mechanically stuck, then you will see your headlights dim when you try to crank. If you headlights stay bright, then the starter is not getting power.

As JJ said above, pull off the small blue/black wire going to the starter solenoid connector and jump 12V directly to the solenoid. It should turn over. If it doesn't the starter is bad, or your big cables are bad (check the power cable and the engine ground straps).

Another possibility is a bad alarm starter relay.

http://www.cygnusx1.net/supra/library/Wiring/pages/Page_038.html

 

[MDCmotorsports]

I had the same problem come and go for about two years...

I finally figured it out that it was the starter sigal wire.

Clip the wire, put a new female spade end on, and reinstall.