d9988 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Hi all. When I first bought my Supra a little over a year ago I started having trouble starting the car. I would get the one click problem. Luckily, I found the thread on this forum that showed how to rebuild the starter (replacing all metal contacts). I did that in September '06 and, until now, had absolutely zero problems. The car started the first time every time. Just this week I started having the same problem again. One click and no start. I can try for several minutes getting the same result and then, suddenly it would start again. I had my battery checked today and it showed it at 100%, and proper voltage coming from the alternator, so I don't think that's a problem. Is it possible that the metal connections are already going bad again? Maybe I didn't properly tighten the bolts on the starter and some condensation got in? Or should I be looking at the wiring? I read another post that commented on a starter relay problem - where is the starter relay located? Or is the starter relay the part with the contacts that I fixed? Alternately, could this have anything to do with the ignition? Any info would be appreciated, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d9988 Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Aside from the metal contacts, is there anything else inside the starter that can go bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Not much help, but I would be very surprised that something was wrong with the motor contacts already, unless they were fitted incorrectly / not tight enough. I'm not aware of any other problems with the starter motor. Someone more knowledgeable will be along soon.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I get this exact problem so will be interesting to hear an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d9988 Posted November 1, 2007 Author Share Posted November 1, 2007 Anyone got any other ideas? I plan on checking over all the connections this weekend. Check the power coming from the switch and from the battery. If I have to I'll pull the starter out again but I'm really not looking forward to that Another thing to add: it doesn't matter if I use the keys or push the remote start button on the remote, I get the same result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 I get this exact problem so will be interesting to hear an answer. Kieren, Just to check, have you had your motor contacts refurbed as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d9988 Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 I tested the 2 wires connecting to the starter today. The thick wire that goes to the battery had a constant 12 volts going to it. The smaller wire has 12 volts when the key is turned as well. Any other thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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