No power and Starter won't turn

supraturbo_mk3 · 05-21-2011, 11:39 PM

Okay when I jump my car with another battery I let my battery charge but as soon as I unhook the other battery everything goes completely dead does not even try, I was not having any problems with my battery prior to this so I really don't think it's a dead cell.

Another problem when I do jump it the starter won't even attempt to turn, I have had starters go out on me and they give you warnings, it struggles and you pretty much know when it's dieing.....I just find these couple things odd wanted to see if anyone had any similar problems.

I have checked the fuses all were good, I checked for a bad ground....My terminals look fine. I have ran over all the basics most people over look. I'm just kinda puzzled by it because before this it ran strong and I have never had a problem with it.

El Supracabras · 05-22-2011, 04:17 AM

Have you checked the actual battery voltage?

supraturbo_mk3 · 05-22-2011, 05:25 AM

Not yet I plan to tomorrow to see where it's at....Is there any way to check the starter?

btwilson86 · 05-22-2011, 09:51 AM

You could pull the starter off and bench test it, but it's not very likely that it's the starter. It seems the problem is probably in one of your battery cables. When you jump start it, what happens if you move the negative jumper cable to a chassis or engine ground (like the alternator bracket)?

Probably a dumb question, but are your terminals tightened down on the battery?

Sonyps307 · 05-22-2011, 03:09 PM

Yea my cables had a dirty connection lost all power but it world start fine when jumped. So I replace the positive connector and cleaned the battery terminals. Works fine now

supraturbo_mk3 · 05-23-2011, 01:56 AM

No as I stated in my first post I checked the terminals they were fine......Found out my battery is only putting out 3 volts it's dead.....It's weird because it's only a year old

Green7mgte · 05-23-2011, 03:11 AM

well then something is draining your battery. Unless of course you haven't started it in awhile.. but even then you should be able to jump it and it hold a charge.

supraturbo_mk3 · 05-23-2011, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green7mgte

well then something is draining your battery. Unless of course you haven't started it in awhile.. but even then you should be able to jump it and it hold a charge.

I'm glad you mentioned that and I believe you're probably right I'm going to check my alternator tomorrow

05-21-2011, 11:39 PM	#1
supraturbo_mk3 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland Posts: 96	No power and Starter won't turn Okay when I jump my car with another battery I let my battery charge but as soon as I unhook the other battery everything goes completely dead does not even try, I was not having any problems with my battery prior to this so I really don't think it's a dead cell. Another problem when I do jump it the starter won't even attempt to turn, I have had starters go out on me and they give you warnings, it struggles and you pretty much know when it's dieing.....I just find these couple things odd wanted to see if anyone had any similar problems. I have checked the fuses all were good, I checked for a bad ground....My terminals look fine. I have ran over all the basics most people over look. I'm just kinda puzzled by it because before this it ran strong and I have never had a problem with it. __________________ IF IT AINT A SUPRA IT AINT SH*T!! 87 Supra N/A JDM 7MGTE, 8psi, 2.5inch Exhaust, 18inch Rim's, 255/45/18 rear, 255/40/18 front, 3inch DP, Ported 3inch elbow, Stage 2 6 puck Clutch 95 Eclipse GST 15psi, 3inch Stainless Steel Exhaust, 3inch DP, MBC, 2.5inch Upper I/C piping, Short Throw Shifter, Stainless Steel turbo inlet, Type S BOV (Sold) 89 Supra Turbo, 12psi, 3inch Exhaust, Ebay intake, 2.5inch Upper I/C piping, ARP Head Studs, Stainless Turbo Manifold Tial BOV (Sold) (Sold)

05-22-2011, 05:25 AM	#3
supraturbo_mk3 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland Posts: 96	Not yet I plan to tomorrow to see where it's at....Is there any way to check the starter? __________________ IF IT AINT A SUPRA IT AINT SH*T!! 87 Supra N/A JDM 7MGTE, 8psi, 2.5inch Exhaust, 18inch Rim's, 255/45/18 rear, 255/40/18 front, 3inch DP, Ported 3inch elbow, Stage 2 6 puck Clutch 95 Eclipse GST 15psi, 3inch Stainless Steel Exhaust, 3inch DP, MBC, 2.5inch Upper I/C piping, Short Throw Shifter, Stainless Steel turbo inlet, Type S BOV (Sold) 89 Supra Turbo, 12psi, 3inch Exhaust, Ebay intake, 2.5inch Upper I/C piping, ARP Head Studs, Stainless Turbo Manifold Tial BOV (Sold) (Sold)

05-22-2011, 09:51 AM	#4
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	You could pull the starter off and bench test it, but it's not very likely that it's the starter. It seems the problem is probably in one of your battery cables. When you jump start it, what happens if you move the negative jumper cable to a chassis or engine ground (like the alternator bracket)? Probably a dumb question, but are your terminals tightened down on the battery? __________________ 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

05-23-2011, 01:56 AM	#6
supraturbo_mk3 3" Exhaust Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cleveland Posts: 96	No as I stated in my first post I checked the terminals they were fine......Found out my battery is only putting out 3 volts it's dead.....It's weird because it's only a year old __________________ IF IT AINT A SUPRA IT AINT SH*T!! 87 Supra N/A JDM 7MGTE, 8psi, 2.5inch Exhaust, 18inch Rim's, 255/45/18 rear, 255/40/18 front, 3inch DP, Ported 3inch elbow, Stage 2 6 puck Clutch 95 Eclipse GST 15psi, 3inch Stainless Steel Exhaust, 3inch DP, MBC, 2.5inch Upper I/C piping, Short Throw Shifter, Stainless Steel turbo inlet, Type S BOV (Sold) 89 Supra Turbo, 12psi, 3inch Exhaust, Ebay intake, 2.5inch Upper I/C piping, ARP Head Studs, Stainless Turbo Manifold Tial BOV (Sold) (Sold)

05-23-2011, 03:11 AM	#7
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	well then something is draining your battery. Unless of course you haven't started it in awhile.. but even then you should be able to jump it and it hold a charge. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

05-22-2011, 04:17 AM	#2
El Supracabras 3" Exhaust Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 240	Have you checked the actual battery voltage?

05-22-2011, 03:09 PM	#5
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	Yea my cables had a dirty connection lost all power but it world start fine when jumped. So I replace the positive connector and cleaned the battery terminals. Works fine now

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