cloudder Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 My Supra doesn't get used too much these days, but last weekend I used it and again this Monday to go to work (50 miles). Anyway got back from work left it in the drive and then 10 minutes later I went to start it and all I got was a loud noise like Woody Woodpecker at work on the starter! I checked the battery and the charger said it was 90 % good. I,ve pulled the starter and swapped out the solenoid contacts tonight, but Woody is still there, no change. All dash lights seam OK. Any ideas?? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudder Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 One thought, can I run a temporary wire from the small terminal on the solenoid to the battery positive terminal ( perhaps via a switch?) to see if the starter would turn the engine over? I am thinking if putting power on that terminal, this should pull the solenoid shut and give battery power to the starter and therefore it should turn over but not fire? Or am I over simplifying it or missed something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 If its not the starter contacts its surely the battery , can you not check with a muilty meter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudder Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 I haven't got one. I asked a couple of neighbours last night but they didn't have one. Could it be the battery ? The condition indicator is showing a green tint and when i connect my battery charger it says it is Ok, but I can't say how accurate it is, but it is a few years old now. When I turn the ignition key to starter it sounds like there's a hammer drill in the starter. I f I can find a meter what would be a good reading across the battery terminals or where else should I check the voltage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 yes battery , also check the alternator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul372 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 My my money would be on the battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Im sure you can get a meter from any electrical shop maybe even a motor factors a cheap £10 one would do the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudder Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 I've just checked Toolstation and will go in tomorrow after work and get one. What voltage should I get as a minimum from the battery terminals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Flattery probably. A healthy battery should measure ~12.6v if not slightly higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Sounds like altenator to me... - - - Updated - - - Sounds like altenator to me... But it would try to fire then do the clicks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sir Diffsalot Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Sounds like bad connections, check connections on battery and main power wire going to starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Usually it means battery connectors are either loose or not fully seated on battery terminals. Or flat battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Had the click click click on both my supra's turned out to be battery. If you have a set up jump leads and to save buying a meter, disconnect the battery and attach the leads to the terminals and start the car like how you would jump any other car. Should tell you straight away if it is battery or not. That is how I diagnosed mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudder Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 Guys, thanks for the advice. Put in a new battery and fired in an instant!!! All happy here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 My money would of been on the earth connection being corroded and a bit rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibby Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Just because the battery is showing green does not mean ll is well!. Surface charge... Batt probably had a short.. Multi meter... On battery terminals. Turn key of battery voltage falls quickly generally means new battery need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 the click click click is always 100% battery. one massive click then nothing is usually solenoids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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