Car wont start

dcrusupra · 08-11-2005, 08:16 PM

I need an answer desperately. My car wont start with the key. It sounds like a dead battery but when i jump it nothing happens. I've checked the position of the jumper cables each time. It doesnt sound like the starter either. It just cranks really slow. But later on today ill be on my way to get a push button starter so i can link it directly to the solenoid. Any explanations would be great. By the way, ive only had this 87 non-turbo supra for about 3 weeks now. I payed 1000 for it. It looked like crap when i first got it but TLC and cash made it look much better.

SupraMan1784 · 08-11-2005, 09:26 PM

check the ignition box and the ignition cables...see if they are ok..check your ocnnections, if it cranks real slow...sounds like a dead battery...but if not check the ignition see how it is

ddmcse · 08-11-2005, 10:13 PM

i'm not sure about the N/A but the spec'd turbo battery is a very high amps battery (cranking power)
the service manual says it's the battery or the starter if it's not wire related

monkihead · 08-12-2005, 01:58 AM

check ur grounds. i had this happen to me. one of my grounds under the car broke rendering my car unstartable. or you can just do the push button...i did that to...

dcrusupra · 08-12-2005, 03:28 AM

Well thank you. I'll try all. I'm changing the starter on monday either way. It's pretty nasty looking. And it's an 87 and parts will need to be changed sooner or later anyway. So i'll check on everything. And i'll post what i found for people with the same problem. And have you heard this new phenomenon that it takes $172 at pep boys for labor to replace the starter. Bit of a rip off for a simple to moderate task.

Poodles · 08-12-2005, 03:41 AM

check the positive lead from the battery to the starter, if it's frayed, lose, ect, it will cause this (I've had it happen SOOOOO many times on other vehicles). After that, battery, then starter. Most of the times when you're starter goes out it just doesn't turn, so check the other parts first before dumping money into replacing something that was fine...

08-12-2005, 04:37 AM

If you have a alarm system which came with the car make sure that it has not been activated. Other wise the car won't starr.

daiagaru2 · 08-12-2005, 05:36 PM

yeah check everything they told you to check,wires,battery.engine cranks realy slow,starter seems to be good,however the charging system may be the culprit if all of your wire leads are good.look at the alternator it may not be charging the battery system enough to start the car after you've shut it off.if the security system has been tripped the starter cut of is activated completely cutting off current to the starter.if the starter is turning slowly then the secirity system has not been engaged.

87supraguy · 08-15-2005, 04:39 AM

the starter isnt the easiest thing to get off it took my cousin and i at least 6 hours to get mine replaced theres one bolt thats a pain in the a$$ to get too.

Poodles · 08-15-2005, 05:41 AM

Might be easier to pull the intake to get the starter off (bummer). Yeah, the factor alarm system will kill the ignition, forgot about that, get out of the car, lock the door, and then unlcok it again with the key and it should reset it.

08-11-2005, 08:16 PM	#1
dcrusupra 500whp yet? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Plantation, Fl. Posts: 1,052	I need an answer desperately. My car wont start with the key. It sounds like a dead battery but when i jump it nothing happens. I've checked the position of the jumper cables each time. It doesnt sound like the starter either. It just cranks really slow. But later on today ill be on my way to get a push button starter so i can link it directly to the solenoid. Any explanations would be great. By the way, ive only had this 87 non-turbo supra for about 3 weeks now. I payed 1000 for it. It looked like crap when i first got it but TLC and cash made it look much better. __________________ New Rebuild My CarDomain

08-11-2005, 09:26 PM	#2
SupraMan1784 SP58GT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dirty Jerz Posts: 691	check the ignition box and the ignition cables...see if they are ok..check your ocnnections, if it cranks real slow...sounds like a dead battery...but if not check the ignition see how it is __________________ Now: Saving for an MKIV Broken Rides: (Sold) 91 supra turbo 5speed with a 1jzgte motor 421whp 400(399) ft*lbs of torque on tap @ 15 psi "Always outnumbered, never outgunned."

08-11-2005, 10:13 PM	#3
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	i'm not sure about the N/A but the spec'd turbo battery is a very high amps battery (cranking power) the service manual says it's the battery or the starter if it's not wire related __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

08-12-2005, 01:58 AM	#4
monkihead SP58GT Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Antonio texas Posts: 646	check ur grounds. i had this happen to me. one of my grounds under the car broke rendering my car unstartable. or you can just do the push button...i did that to... __________________ ....all you need is a small taste of success and you will find it suits you.... monique- better off dead

08-12-2005, 03:28 AM	#5
dcrusupra 500whp yet? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Plantation, Fl. Posts: 1,052	Well thank you. I'll try all. I'm changing the starter on monday either way. It's pretty nasty looking. And it's an 87 and parts will need to be changed sooner or later anyway. So i'll check on everything. And i'll post what i found for people with the same problem. And have you heard this new phenomenon that it takes $172 at pep boys for labor to replace the starter. Bit of a rip off for a simple to moderate task. __________________ New Rebuild My CarDomain

08-12-2005, 03:41 AM	#6
Poodles 12psi boost Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 348	check the positive lead from the battery to the starter, if it's frayed, lose, ect, it will cause this (I've had it happen SOOOOO many times on other vehicles). After that, battery, then starter. Most of the times when you're starter goes out it just doesn't turn, so check the other parts first before dumping money into replacing something that was fine...

08-12-2005, 04:37 AM	#7
Nilo Guest Posts: n/a	If you have a alarm system which came with the car make sure that it has not been activated. Other wise the car won't starr.

08-12-2005, 05:36 PM	#8
daiagaru2 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 84	yeah check everything they told you to check,wires,battery.engine cranks realy slow,starter seems to be good,however the charging system may be the culprit if all of your wire leads are good.look at the alternator it may not be charging the battery system enough to start the car after you've shut it off.if the security system has been tripped the starter cut of is activated completely cutting off current to the starter.if the starter is turning slowly then the secirity system has not been engaged.

08-15-2005, 04:39 AM	#9
87supraguy 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 55	the starter isnt the easiest thing to get off it took my cousin and i at least 6 hours to get mine replaced theres one bolt thats a pain in the a$$ to get too.

08-15-2005, 05:41 AM	#10
Poodles 12psi boost Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 348	Might be easier to pull the intake to get the starter off (bummer). Yeah, the factor alarm system will kill the ignition, forgot about that, get out of the car, lock the door, and then unlcok it again with the key and it should reset it.

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