not starting

Preston · 02-01-2012, 06:08 AM

i have a 1987 toyota supra 7mgte engine with brand new turbo.

all of the sudden the car wouldnt start

it doesnt click, the battery is charged.... would it be the starter?

is there anything else i should be checking other than the starter?

cre · 02-01-2012, 06:24 AM

When the key is turned to the on position do the various warning lights still light up?

Has the car alarm been set off?

Nathanmkiii · 02-02-2012, 01:14 AM

mine did the same thing and the car alarm went off and now its been sitting for 2 weeks. what can i do? i replaced the ecu and the igniter and i have spark and it cranks what can it be?

cre · 02-02-2012, 01:29 AM

The factory alarm has a starter disable. You need to re-arm the factory alarm and then disarm the factory alarm. If you have an after-market it may not be properly integrated try this regardless. Lock the car using the key at either the driver's side or the passenger's side door. Wait for the Security LED on the dash to light up and then wait for it to start flashing (about 30-60 seconds). Now unlock the door with the key at either door or the trunk.

There is a switch mounted to the back of each lock cylinder and they wear out. Typically the passenger door lock and the trunk locks are used so infrequently that they work fine if the driver's side lock is no longer disabling the alarm.

Sonyps307 · 02-02-2012, 04:24 AM

@ Nathanmkiii if urs is getting spark and turning over and not starting sounds like ur not getting fuel.

02-01-2012, 06:08 AM	#1
Preston Stock Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California Posts: 20	not starting i have a 1987 toyota supra 7mgte engine with brand new turbo. all of the sudden the car wouldnt start it doesnt click, the battery is charged.... would it be the starter? is there anything else i should be checking other than the starter?

02-01-2012, 06:24 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	When the key is turned to the on position do the various warning lights still light up? Has the car alarm been set off? __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

02-02-2012, 01:29 AM	#4
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	The factory alarm has a starter disable. You need to re-arm the factory alarm and then disarm the factory alarm. If you have an after-market it may not be properly integrated try this regardless. Lock the car using the key at either the driver's side or the passenger's side door. Wait for the Security LED on the dash to light up and then wait for it to start flashing (about 30-60 seconds). Now unlock the door with the key at either door or the trunk. There is a switch mounted to the back of each lock cylinder and they wear out. Typically the passenger door lock and the trunk locks are used so infrequently that they work fine if the driver's side lock is no longer disabling the alarm. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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02-02-2012, 01:14 AM	#3
Nathanmkiii Stock Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: hayward ca Posts: 8	mine did the same thing and the car alarm went off and now its been sitting for 2 weeks. what can i do? i replaced the ecu and the igniter and i have spark and it cranks what can it be?

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Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	@ Nathanmkiii if urs is getting spark and turning over and not starting sounds like ur not getting fuel.