TrevS Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Hi everyone I have just tried to start my car and it wont fire up. When I turn the ignition key theres a very fast clicking sound coming from the engine but it doesn't sound like the engine is trying to start at all. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks Trev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Battery? - Does your horn still work fine or does it sound dull? Put head lights on and then the ignition key, do your headlights dim? if so it's your battery. If not, then propably the starter motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 sounds like the soleniod is working but the starting motor isnt. maybe faulty or may be just because your battery is low or almost dead beaten to it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Mine was doing this. Put it down originally so changed it. Was great for a couple of days then it started again. Check your starter motor to see if the conectors need cleaning. I bought a new one for mine and alls good now. Though it could be other things causing it, someone more technical will soon let you know. Try a search also, there have been a few threads on this over the last couple of months alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epic Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 my starter motors playing up but it only clicks once and doesnt start and i have to keep turning the key till it does finaly start! i got my refurb kit coming tuesday to my local toyota tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 As above sounds like the battery. Are you able to use jump leads to connect to the terminals and start the car? (with batter disconnected. Mine done this and I thought it was the started motor. If that fails then it is probably the starter motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 My cars a 96 facelift NA so what battery do I need if it is that? Think its due a new battery anyway so may pop to halfords and get one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 hcb005 is what i use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Right tried to start it again and as i am turning the igintion and press the horn the horn goes dull which makes me think its the battery. I read this post about different batterys and it sounds like a heavy duty halfords battery is the one to get as you get a good warranty on them. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=30238&highlight=clicking&page=3 Would you all agree or is there a prefered battery for these cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 Right I think i am going to get a halfords hcb005. However over the next month its likely that the supra is going to be stood still and only run about twice. So is it just worth leaving it as it is now and getting the new battery when I need it as I have heard a few stories of new batteries draining quickly so i could be back in this situation again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 You are better off charging the battery for 24 hrs and see if it starts 1st. Then you will now its the battery. When you start it, if you battery light stays on then you may have an alternator problem causing the battery to run flat, either a dodgy connection or a new alternator, if you only drive the car now and then it's probably just the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 i only use mine at weekends anyway and it works fine. the hcb005 is calcium, maintenance free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SILKYSMOOTH Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 i only use mine at weekends anyway and it works fine. the hcb005 is calcium, maintenance free. Generally a new battery will be okay regardless of when you drive it, but if it's an old one then it may need a little maintenance, such as a good drive to charge it now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 I know the feeling looks line my batt has given up e ghost for no reason at all! been working on the car went to close the window and nothing. No instrment lights or anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 This might sound a bit stupid but i haven't changed a battery for a good few years so can someone remind which lead i need to remove first + or - and also which order you reattach them. If theres a website with a walkthrough thats great also does the supra have any special connectors etc and if so what tools will in need to remove/attach the new battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 no special connectors and I am sat her trying to remember what one you remove first but cant remember at all. I am going to be doing the same in a second lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Just a ratchet (size 10 i think). Nothing to it and take the negative off first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Right where to start, fitting that battery nearly killed me yesterday. This is what happened: - I went to halfords and bought a hcb005 battery for £79.99 - Got home and removed the old battery which looked a lot smaller than the new one. The old battery was an elite battery for japanese cars. - Then I looked at the connector and the new battery terminals and realised the connectors are a LOT smaller than I needed. - Tried to fit the battery but sure enough the connectors were too small. After some 'handy work' from my brother which involved a hammer and 2 screw drivers we managed to expand the connectors enough to fit around the terminals. - Tested the car and it fired up a treat - Went to refit the battery brace on top. Oh, yes because the battery is much wider that didn't fit either. So my brother once again took it upon himself to find his trusty hammer and flaten one of the brace edges to make it fit. Started with a lovely clean engine bay requiring a new battery. Ended up with a new battery, half a battery brace and needing new connectors that will fit a UK battery. Never again! I took a picture of our handy work and you can see the problem for yourselves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Heres the picture of the battery. Doesn't look good at all. The + terminal is worse than the - but at least it has a cover so you cant see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 So my next question is: Does anyone have either the part number for a UK Spec battery brace and are they wider than the jspec ones? Also I need the part number for the UK connectors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 wish i'd seen this earlier............ the later supras seem to have these smaller terminals, batteries and clamps........ The battery you bought is fine for the earlier cars, so its not important to get a uk or jap clamp just one from the right year 93-95/6 One of the terminals is easily replaced the other i 'think' has a fair chunk of loom that its part of........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 remind me not to let your brother or his hammer near me:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 remind me not to let your brother or his hammer near me:p Oh well, mine is now a one off I suppose. A bit like an aston martin, hand finished lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevS Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Hi again Could someone on here who has a halfords hcb005 battery please measure the width of the battery (front to back) as I need to get a new brace and I have been offered one that is just slightly over 176mm but i want to make sure that this big enough. I would do this myself but my car is not currently with me Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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