Supra wont start

Micahwc · 03-14-2008, 02:46 AM

Hey guys,

I bought an 87 Turbo recently. It drove great for about two weeks. I parked it because I didn't have a license plate for it. The next day I installed the license plate and tried to start it. It wouldn't start.

It cranks but doesn't start. I can smell gas when I try to start it. I've looked to see if everything is connected, as far as I can tell everything is good. Any suggestions?

Thanks ahead of time.

-Micahwc

btwilson86 · 03-14-2008, 05:57 AM

I don't think you can get any CEL codes since it won't start... You said you smell gas, so I would think it would have to do with a lack of spark. Check 15 Amp EFI fuse in fuse block under hood is in good shape... Since you said you just got it, you should probably give it a tune-up (which might in turn help fix your problem). Do some simple stuff like replace the spark plug wires and plugs, things like that. You might also want to check to make sure your coil packs are properly grounded.

Hope some of this helps, I'm sure some people more knowledgeable on Turbo Supras will chime in here soon.

03-14-2008, 02:46 AM	#1
Micahwc Intake Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: johnson city TN Posts: 30	Supra wont start Hey guys, I bought an 87 Turbo recently. It drove great for about two weeks. I parked it because I didn't have a license plate for it. The next day I installed the license plate and tried to start it. It wouldn't start. It cranks but doesn't start. I can smell gas when I try to start it. I've looked to see if everything is connected, as far as I can tell everything is good. Any suggestions? Thanks ahead of time. -Micahwc

03-14-2008, 05:57 AM	#2
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	I don't think you can get any CEL codes since it won't start... You said you smell gas, so I would think it would have to do with a lack of spark. Check 15 Amp EFI fuse in fuse block under hood is in good shape... Since you said you just got it, you should probably give it a tune-up (which might in turn help fix your problem). Do some simple stuff like replace the spark plug wires and plugs, things like that. You might also want to check to make sure your coil packs are properly grounded. Hope some of this helps, I'm sure some people more knowledgeable on Turbo Supras will chime in here soon. __________________ 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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