1986.5 na 5spd not starting help..

1986.5 targo · 02-19-2008, 04:52 PM

So i parked the car went inside for about half an hour came out tryed to start it, and all i get is the starter relay clicking and the normal lights that come on.. i replaced the starter; not that i checked all fueses none bad checked the clutch switch thats still good.. If anyone has any ideas please let me know this is driving me crazy...

1986.5 targo · 02-19-2008, 07:05 PM

oh but also if i push the car and pop the clutch it starts right up

btwilson86 · 02-19-2008, 07:34 PM

Sounds like your battery died on you. Pop the clutch, drive to AutoZone, have them do an on vehicle check of your battery and alternator. It's free. But I doubt it'd be your alternator if you can pop the clutch to get it going.

On second thought, you could also find a friend or neighbor to help you jump start it. If that works then I'm pretty sure it's your battery, but you should still go get it checked out.

1986.5 targo · 02-20-2008, 02:33 AM

yeah i thought of that too.. i tryed having it jumped but sadley still nothing.. anyone got any other ideas?? I need all the help i can get.. thanks...

supramacist · 02-20-2008, 02:34 AM

Pull the starter and have it checked and or pull the codes.

1986.5 targo · 02-20-2008, 02:51 AM

the starter is new and the only code that is pulling up is 51 but i dont think that would stop the car from starting... Any help with this problem would be grate... Thanks

btwilson86 · 02-20-2008, 06:03 AM

Have you checked how well the car grounds from the battery? Do the instrument lights and such turn off after the starter clicks?

supramacist · 02-20-2008, 06:50 PM

DO you hear the starter winding up??
Check your fuses. I have personally bought bad starters.
To go home put them on and have to pull them and test them.

It's rare. But it happens.

1986.5 targo · 02-21-2008, 12:56 AM

Ok so i fixed the problem.. The car wasnt grounded enough I ran ground wire's from the starter bolt, the tran, and the intake to the negitive on the battery and it started right up.. sounds like it runs better too.. the rpm is now at a solid 1500 everytime... thanks for all your help..

02-19-2008, 04:52 PM	#1
1986.5 targo Stock Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 8	1986.5 na 5spd not starting help.. So i parked the car went inside for about half an hour came out tryed to start it, and all i get is the starter relay clicking and the normal lights that come on.. i replaced the starter; not that i checked all fueses none bad checked the clutch switch thats still good.. If anyone has any ideas please let me know this is driving me crazy...

02-19-2008, 07:34 PM	#3
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Sounds like your battery died on you. Pop the clutch, drive to AutoZone, have them do an on vehicle check of your battery and alternator. It's free. But I doubt it'd be your alternator if you can pop the clutch to get it going. On second thought, you could also find a friend or neighbor to help you jump start it. If that works then I'm pretty sure it's your battery, but you should still go get it checked out. __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

02-20-2008, 06:03 AM	#7
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Have you checked how well the car grounds from the battery? Do the instrument lights and such turn off after the starter clicks? __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

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02-19-2008, 07:05 PM	#2
1986.5 targo Stock Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 8	oh but also if i push the car and pop the clutch it starts right up

02-20-2008, 02:33 AM	#4
1986.5 targo Stock Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 8	yeah i thought of that too.. i tryed having it jumped but sadley still nothing.. anyone got any other ideas?? I need all the help i can get.. thanks...

02-20-2008, 02:34 AM	#5
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	Pull the starter and have it checked and or pull the codes.

02-20-2008, 02:51 AM	#6
1986.5 targo Stock Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 8	the starter is new and the only code that is pulling up is 51 but i dont think that would stop the car from starting... Any help with this problem would be grate... Thanks

02-20-2008, 06:50 PM	#8
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	DO you hear the starter winding up?? Check your fuses. I have personally bought bad starters. To go home put them on and have to pull them and test them. It's rare. But it happens.

02-21-2008, 12:56 AM	#9
1986.5 targo Stock Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 8	Ok so i fixed the problem.. The car wasnt grounded enough I ran ground wire's from the starter bolt, the tran, and the intake to the negitive on the battery and it started right up.. sounds like it runs better too.. the rpm is now at a solid 1500 everytime... thanks for all your help..