starting issues

[fizzle]

when i turn the key the starter motor just clicks, it will do this 3 or 4 times then start as usual....

 

is the starter motor on its way out or just a loose connection easy fixed?

 

it used to only do it every now and then but now seems to be a regular occurance!

 

thanks jai

[Graham S]

sounds like the starter is on its way out.. Best order yourself a refurb kit and get it done before it leaves you stranded somewhere! Always worth checking connections but does sound like starter dying.

[evinX]

Sounds like the battery, mine used to do that, changed the battery and all was good:)

[Graham S]

Sounds like the battery, mine used to do that, changed the battery and all was good:)

 

If it was clicking then it wouldn't start at all if the battery was dead. Unless it had a loose terminal or something bizarre.

[monsween]

If it was clicking then it wouldn't start at all if the battery was dead. Unless it had a loose terminal or something bizarre.

 

What he said

[liam1]

mine does this i have a loose connection on the battery havent got round to replacing the battery clamps yet.

[fizzle]

i'll check all the connections tomorrow, the battery isn't very old so doubt it would be that, hopefully just the connections!

how much is a refurb kit and it it easy to do yourself?

[evinX]

When i got one ages ago, due to the same problem (sold it on) it was around £15 from mr t

[The Raven]

It does this when the battery is low, fast ticking.

[fizzle]

its just one click per key turn!

[davej705]

Battery mate

[Graham S]

If it was a flat battery you'd get a few clicks.. To be 100% sure, why not charge the battery then try starting it.. That way you can eliminate the battery but its gonna be a starter. Again as said, i'm sure the fix kit is about £15 from Mr T.

[The Raven]

If it was a flat battery you'd get a few clicks.. To be 100% sure, why not charge the battery then try starting it.. That way you can eliminate the battery but its gonna be a starter. Again as said, i'm sure the fix kit is about £15 from Mr T.

 

Agreed, however mine has made machine gun style clicking when low before, i also had a bad battery terminal before that caused the same machine gun style clicking.

[fizzle]

battery is less than a year old, so shouldn't be flat? if it is would it be dodgy alternator?

[stevie_b]

What Graham S said.

 

Sound familiar? -> http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=78173

[TooColdToDrive]

I've had this problem for 2 years. Hasn't left me stranded yet, although 2 months ago it took me 10 minutes to start it.... since that restoration guide is down, I think I'm going to end up just getting the starter replaced. It's definitely not the battery - I've changed mine 3 times, and no improvement.

[Graham S]

What Graham S said.

 

Sound familiar? -> http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=78173

 

Haha, was it that long ago!!

 

Another happy customer! Now find a belt tensioner, and we'll get that sorted too!

[Shane]

Fizzle, It is almost certainly the starter that needs a re-furb. It's very very common. They do go on and on like this for years before complete failure.

 

But, if you really want to take the battery out of the equation and dont have access to a simple volt meter to look at the voltage while cranking (or not in your case), put your lights on and when trying to crank if it's the battery they will dim to almost nothing, if its the starter they will only dim a little.

 

I do have a starter motor spare if you want it, it needs a refurb kit fitting but at least you could do the work in advance while not taking your car out of commision. Dont want anything for it, all I ask is that you let me have your old one back once you are sorted. I am in Northants also.

 

All the people who know they have got dodgy battery connections should sort them without delay. This can and does cause permanent damage to the ecu. I know of two this has happened to in the past 12 months, both exhibiting the same symptoms after being used with loose battery connections. One of these was mine

[imi]

Again as said, i'm sure the fix kit is about £15 from Mr T.

 

is that for a refurb kit for the starter? If so what is the part number.

 

thanks

[SupraMan Mk4]

I had this!!! Turns out it was the solenoid within the starter motor. Just got it replaced and has been good as gold ever since

[stevie_b]

is that for a refurb kit for the starter? If so what is the part number.

 

thanks

 

Yes, for the refurb kit. Post #2 here.

[imi]

Yes, for the refurb kit. Post #2 here.

 

[supra_aero]

If it's a NA supra, you can buy a GS300 refurb kit for around £12 on ebay

 

Pretty sure its the same engine as the NA supra but double check with someone.

[fizzle]

checked all connections and they are fine! awaiting reply from mr t for bits as suggested.. thanks

 

cheers shane, where in n'pton r u? are n/a and tt ones the same?

Edited September 23, 2010 by fizzle (see edit history)

[Shane]

checked all connections and they are fine! awaiting reply from mr t for bits as suggested.. thanks

 

cheers shane, where in n'pton r u? are n/a and tt ones the same?

 

Irthlingborough mate. The one I have here is from my old 94 NA. I think I read somewhere that they although they are a little different between models, they are interchangable.