paul2supra Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Guys, Due to hols, didn't start the car for about 3 weeks and now can't start the car...getting the rapid clicking noise. As it's my toy and not daily drive, the car is usually left for 2 at a time without a problem so I guess that's not the best thing for a battery. Done the searches on here and it certainly suggests that the battery is dead, so have tried jump starting...left the "donor" car running for about 5 mins, possibly more, but still the same. All electrics work, but just the fast clicking when trying to start. So, options are... 1) use my free home start as I presume the RAC will have something a little more powerful to at least get me started so I can go for a run and get some charge in it 2) bearing in mind the length of time mentioned above with no joy, is option 1 pointless and should I just buy a new battery?? This isn't favourite as I spent FAR too much on holiday! Bump start is a no - it's an auto, not to mention that my garage is down a slight hill! Thoughts? Cheers, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I had the same problem. See here The Halfords seems to be the choice one to go for, I did but it was £83 but you get a four year warranty. Some comments regarding a trickle charger in that thread also which you may find useful if your Supra isn't your daily driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 (edited) All electrics work Have you tried the electric windows or wipers, these require a relatively large amount of power and if they're sluggish this will indicate a low charged battery. If your battery is to blame then a quick run won't necessarily charge it up. I tried this a few weeks ago and it was dead the following day, I bought a new battery. Edited July 16, 2008 by merckx (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2supra Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Stupidly, I'd thought about a trickle charger but not got round to it. Think I'll be getting one now! I hope jump starting doesn't *usually* fry ECUs as I've actually tried on 2 seperate occassions this eve! Cheers for the advice - guess I'll be battery shopping tomorrow then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Get some good jump leads and you will be fine. I've jump started my sup countless times. Sometimes i blame the battery sometimes its the PC. I'm another one thinking about a trickle charger. Oh, if all electrics are working and everything seems ok (if the starter motor is still clicking etc) u can bump start. I've done that before too. No point if battery is dead though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2supra Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Have you tried the electric windows or wipers, these require a relatively large amount of power and if they're sluggish this will indicate a low charged battery. If your battery is to blame then a quick run won't necessarily charge it up. I tried this a few weeks ago and it was dead the following day, I bought a new battery. Ok, ALL electrics was an exaggeration! No, didn't try either of them...most other things though Guess I'll bite the bullet and get a new one and a trickle charger to be on the safe side - just I was going to go for a nice run on Friday and I doubt I'll have time to get the new battery before then Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2supra Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 Get some good jump leads Hmmmmmmmmm - the ones I was using were jobby to say the least. Had some decent ones somewhere but couldn't find them for love nor money - guess I'll get some of them too while I'm at it! Bloody money! u can bump start Not a prayer - nasty little downhill (or uphill if I want to get the car OUT!) sloping drive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Hmmmmmmmmm - the ones I was using were jobby to say the least. Had some decent ones somewhere but couldn't find them for love nor money - guess I'll get some of them too while I'm at it! Bloody money! Not a prayer - nasty little downhill (or uphill if I want to get the car OUT!) sloping drive... Any jump leads with a half inch core will do but you will need a good contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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