can't start my 87 turbo!!

poodlepower · 11-12-2005, 08:53 PM

Okay, this is offically driving my crazy. My car won't start. It cranks but as if the spark or somthing is being disallowed electronically, preventing the engine from firing up.

It all started when my brake light switch went bust and killed the battery. i replaced the switch and battery and now the car won't start. I've read all the threads about the security system and tried the driver side and passenger side locks to disarm it. I also tried the turn twice to the right from lock position and still nothing. Any other tricks would help greatly!!

joel w · 11-12-2005, 09:05 PM

whenever i disconect the battery, i always have to turn the key to the run position before i connect the battery back up. its the only way to keep the alarm from tripping and killing my starter. worth a try...

poodlepower · 11-13-2005, 07:05 AM

thanks... worth a shot but still no go

ddmcse · 11-13-2005, 02:17 PM

is it getting spark or not ?

Jazzsaxsupra · 11-14-2005, 03:59 AM

the security system in the supra is a major pain... i spent an hour trying to get it to start one day, only to find the system had tripped. I got it working by getting out and locking it by the driver's side door, then unlocking it and giving it another go. Worked for me, maybe it'll work for you...

poodlepower · 11-15-2005, 02:31 PM

tried the door lock on both sides... and i'm getting a spark. also my ignitor works and i checked all the wiring (that i could get at). she's been sitting there for over a month now and i need it out before it snows... this is crazy!

joel w · 11-15-2005, 04:15 PM

is the starter engaging? if not, tap your starter with a hammer while some one cranks it over. may just be bad starter? but it must be cranking if you got spark? hmmmm perplexed...

poodlepower · 11-16-2005, 02:27 PM

she cranks and cranks but nothin... i'm certain there's something computer/electrical stopping the feul from being injected.

hmmm... maybe my alternator is dead??

poodlepower · 11-19-2005, 02:18 AM

well, it's off to the dealer. i'm getting her towed tomorrow to get the japanese toyota techs to figure this one out... guy on the phone said it's most definately electrical; could be feul pump or any number of things apparently. more on this as it develops!

rnoswal · 11-19-2005, 12:40 PM

Well there is that fuel pump relay thing in the fuse box under the hood, but it doesn't matter since it is probably at the most expensive repair shop in the world. Hope they don't find you need a new driver seat or anything.

Let us know what they found. It is fun guessing on here, but we don't always get to hear if any of us were close or not.

Russ

11-12-2005, 08:53 PM	#1
poodlepower Stock Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8	can't start my 87 turbo!! Okay, this is offically driving my crazy. My car won't start. It cranks but as if the spark or somthing is being disallowed electronically, preventing the engine from firing up. It all started when my brake light switch went bust and killed the battery. i replaced the switch and battery and now the car won't start. I've read all the threads about the security system and tried the driver side and passenger side locks to disarm it. I also tried the turn twice to the right from lock position and still nothing. Any other tricks would help greatly!!

11-13-2005, 07:05 AM	#3
poodlepower Stock Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8	gave it a try... thanks... worth a shot but still no go

11-13-2005, 02:17 PM	#4
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	is it getting spark or not ? __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

11-15-2005, 02:31 PM	#6
poodlepower Stock Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8	been there, tried that... tried the door lock on both sides... and i'm getting a spark. also my ignitor works and i checked all the wiring (that i could get at). she's been sitting there for over a month now and i need it out before it snows... this is crazy!

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11-12-2005, 09:05 PM	#2
joel w Lexus & 550's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the shadows Posts: 506	whenever i disconect the battery, i always have to turn the key to the run position before i connect the battery back up. its the only way to keep the alarm from tripping and killing my starter. worth a try...

11-14-2005, 03:59 AM	#5
Jazzsaxsupra Stock Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 14	the security system in the supra is a major pain... i spent an hour trying to get it to start one day, only to find the system had tripped. I got it working by getting out and locking it by the driver's side door, then unlocking it and giving it another go. Worked for me, maybe it'll work for you...

11-15-2005, 04:15 PM	#7
joel w Lexus & 550's Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the shadows Posts: 506	is the starter engaging? if not, tap your starter with a hammer while some one cranks it over. may just be bad starter? but it must be cranking if you got spark? hmmmm perplexed...

11-16-2005, 02:27 PM	#8
poodlepower Stock Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8	she cranks and cranks but nothin... i'm certain there's something computer/electrical stopping the feul from being injected. hmmm... maybe my alternator is dead??

11-19-2005, 02:18 AM	#9
poodlepower Stock Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 8	well, it's off to the dealer. i'm getting her towed tomorrow to get the japanese toyota techs to figure this one out... guy on the phone said it's most definately electrical; could be feul pump or any number of things apparently. more on this as it develops!

11-19-2005, 12:40 PM	#10
rnoswal Lexus & 550's Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bossier City LA Posts: 556	Well there is that fuel pump relay thing in the fuse box under the hood, but it doesn't matter since it is probably at the most expensive repair shop in the world. Hope they don't find you need a new driver seat or anything. Let us know what they found. It is fun guessing on here, but we don't always get to hear if any of us were close or not. Russ