Switched the starter, still not starting

ghost88 · 12-02-2008, 05:25 PM

I put in a relay yesterday and tightened the + on the starter and it STARTS! it sounds much stronger than before, so far so good. Thanks CYi6f and BillUK.

I have an 88 Supra all stock 5-spd and recently had it in the shop for an alternator and master cylinder. Everything was working fine accept it would randomly quit starting for no reason. (usually a sign of electrical trouble), i would turn the key and all i would hear is a click under the dashboard behind the glove box and a click from the starter. i had the starter tested and it checked out OK. I had the battery tested and it checked out ok.

i googled this forum and found this thread. i put in a 4 prong 30amp relay with 14gauge wire then tightened down the + on the starter. Original wiring was brittle and loose.(in fact i have to check all my grounds and +)

SUPRA pros- 5 spd/fast/fun
SUPRA cons- head gaskets/alarm/weight/wiring on the starter

12-02-2008, 05:25 PM	#23
ghost88 Stock Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 14	Relay worked!!!! (so far......) I put in a relay yesterday and tightened the + on the starter and it STARTS! it sounds much stronger than before, so far so good. Thanks CYi6f and BillUK. I have an 88 Supra all stock 5-spd and recently had it in the shop for an alternator and master cylinder. Everything was working fine accept it would randomly quit starting for no reason. (usually a sign of electrical trouble), i would turn the key and all i would hear is a click under the dashboard behind the glove box and a click from the starter. i had the starter tested and it checked out OK. I had the battery tested and it checked out ok. i googled this forum and found this thread. i put in a 4 prong 30amp relay with 14gauge wire then tightened down the + on the starter. Original wiring was brittle and loose.(in fact i have to check all my grounds and +) SUPRA pros- 5 spd/fast/fun SUPRA cons- head gaskets/alarm/weight/wiring on the starter