benstanley Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 :(I recently had an accident in my supra so it has been off the road for about a week . The battery was flat so i charged it replaced it and when i came to start it up it just ticks over. Accident was on the rear of the passenger side and has bent the rear quarter slightly. I know its a long shot but just wondered if anyone had a rough idea as to what it could be?? Cheers Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Sounds like a duff battery. Older batteries can die if they're fully discharged, and the fact that it's discharged in only a week would further indicate a duff battery. It may still show as holding charge, but if a cell inside is damaged, then it may not be able to supply enough amps to crank the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benstanley Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 but it ticks over it just doesnt catch if you know what i mean. The battery is ok everything works radio lights etc and the engine turns over fine just doesnt start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 sorry, thought you meant the engine wouldn't turn over and you just get the ticking from the starter motor. In that case, check your connections to the cam position sensor on the driver's side of the block by the 1st turbo actuator (assuming you're TT). Also check for error codes. I had a similar problem when I replaced my turbos, turned out I'd accidentally unplugged the sensor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benstanley Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 Thanks!! yeah jap import TT. Is there any FAQ's on how to do this?? As im not to sharp on mechanics and ive only had it for 2months so not too familiar either!! Also is there any form of manual for supra's?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Get yourself over into the technical section mate, there's loads of faqs and reference stuff there to browse through. If you hover your cursor over the error code, then it'll give you link to follow to help diagnose them. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 No Haynes manual alas. There is a Toyota Workshop Manual that gets reproduced from time to time (by CJ usually, but he's in Greece now). I wouldn't bother with the £3 ones you can get on eBay. I think http://www.mkiv.com has a lot of the workshop manual info stored as images Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 The fuel pump ecu is in the nearside rear 3/4 panel. You could have damaged it in the accident. Check to see if the fuel pump is working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benstanley Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 how do i check that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 You might be able to hear it for a second when you switch the ignition on, but best way is a voltmeter across the terminals on top of the fuel tank. Remove the spare wheel and the metal cover underneath it and you'll see the wires on the top of the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Actually the best way to check if the fuel pump and indeed whole delivery system is working is to take the fuel return hose off the fuel tank and see if fuel comes out A less messy and wholly non-intrusive thing to do first, though, is: Short the pins +B and FP in the diagnostic port Switch ignition to position II and mobilise if necessary Listen around the fuel rail for the swooshing of fuel through the system. It is surprisingly loud when the engine isn't running. Don't add or remove your jumper on the pins in the diagnostic port with the electrics on by the way, it causes huge sparks which isn't good when working with a fuel system If you aren't getting fuel flow, then we can start worrying about multimetering individual components. -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyW Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I had a similar problem on my MR2 turbo turned out to be a blown EFI fuse. Worth a quick check before trying anything more time consuming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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