Supra won't start, No Engine Management lights

[max21]

Hi Ian,

 

I have had this problem looked at by an Auto-sparky and he says the alternator is faulty hence the reason I don't get any management lights as there is "continuity between the alternator and the battery" [not that I know whnat this means].

 

Please can you tell me what exactly I am looking for around the picture, i.e. if the cable is still attached, is this a good sign, or better still what is the bad sign I am looking for.

 

and if I need to get a replacement alternator or a cable, do you know where I can get one without being robbed?

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Regards,

 

Found a pic. I've arrowed in yellow where the strap attaches. Should be fairly reachable. It's probably a good idea not to let it touch any metal or bodywork or anything

 

-Ian

[D8MOA]

when you charged the battery you didnt charge it backwards did you? i once brought a rover (dont laugh) and the owner gave me a battery he had charged but every time i put the battery on it would spark and the cables would get hot... i then put on a battery i had and all was fine!!

 

i only assumed it was a duff battery or he had charged it the wrong way round from dead flat (dont no if that can actually be done or not as never tried)

[colmcork]

Right, the part number for 120 amp fuse is; 90982-08271. Over here it costs 10.67 euro. Hope this helps mate