Millsy Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Hi guys, got my Supra back from repairs (front passenger side damage) and having some problems with starting. Had it back about 5 days and the day after I picked it up I turned the key to start it and the dash lights went on but it didn't start. Tried it again and it was fine. Then the other morning it happened again, and again and again and then fired up. It seems to only happen if the cars been left for any length of time (like overnight). Always used to start with no problems. So, any ideas what's up? There's plenty of petrol, the battery should be fine, the car's an auto tt, and it doesn't just 'click' when I turn the key, it sounds like it's trying to fire but just doesn't until I've tried a few times. Just worried it may not start at some point and I'll be stranded! Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Sounds like you need to refurb your starter motor. It's no big deal, you can get the parts from toyota for £15 or so. There is a guide somewhere, but can't find it at the moment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Check the battery just incase as I had this a few weeks back and it turned out to be the battery and not the starter as first feared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 If its not the battery..this an easy job to do.. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=51682 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millsy Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Thanks for that guys,. Thinking about it, does sound like it's just the starter motor struggling. Anyone think that maybe one of the connectors to it may be lose after the accident perhaps? I'll try and take a look - although I don't have axle stands as the guide suggests, or infact some of the other tools! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 where abouts are you? i could help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millsy Posted April 17, 2007 Author Share Posted April 17, 2007 Cheers mate. Actually up in Peterborough at the moment but got a mental week this week - Brighton until Thursday then up to Rockingham for the weekend. Will be back in Essex direction early next week, so if the offer still stands and I haven't figured it out by then, then I may take you up on that. Thanks a lot for the offer. Man, I love this place sometimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 ok no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardasaliah Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 My starter went to ..and it had the same symptoms as yours. JUst got a second hand starter for £30 and got a local mehanic to fit it for £40. Job done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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