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Hey Guyz,

I have an R33 GTST.

I installed an El Gauge dash kit, which turned out really good. However, after re-installing the dash and all, I noticed that I couldn't start my engine! When switching the ignition on just before cranking the engine over, I can hear a really continuously loud buzzing noise from the front of the car. When I try to crank the engine, I get a really loud ticking noise. The engine doesn't crank over at all, just makes that damn strange noise. Also, when switching the headlights on, the stereo loses power for a few seconds and then comes back on.

I checked my fuses and they all appear to be fine. Originally, I thought that perhaps I might have a wire that isn't earthed properly, so I disconnected the El Gauge kit and removed it completely, but still no luck! I removed the stereo, but I still have the same problem!

I have checked all wiring for a mistake somewhere, but everything seems to be good.

The first time I tested it, everything appearing to be perfectly fine, I even cranked the engine over and that worked perfectly fine. After re-installing the dash, I got these problems.

Does anybody have any ideas???? Please help or give me any suggestions that you might have....I'm desperate!

Regards,

Nick

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try jump start it. i have had to do this a few times in the past.

make sure you only use a good set of "anti-zap" leads so as not to cause any electrical problems.

maybe even a push start if your car's manual. taking it then for a good drive might be enough to brin the battery back to life.

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hey guyz...

i've got the same problem, i've read this thread b4 so i went to change the battery. But still its doing the same problem. Engine wont start and its still gettin that clicking noise when i'm trying to star the engine. Sorry this isn't for the R34, its for the supra. can some1 really help out on nefing else wrong with the car besides the battery?

The car is stuck at home and i cant bring it to any mechanic, and i wouldn't think anyone would come besides towing it.

So anyone help out plzzzzzzz..... i really need some help.

the car is a 94 model non-turbo supra. No mods.

Craved Grand Master

Craved

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had a situation possibly similar!! but mine started for about 2 seconds then got that clicking and it stalled!!

Turned out it was the points on the ECU and relays in the boot of my R33, reason was there was a build up on them after having the car not moving/started for 4 months!!!

cleaned up the points and away she went, although had stalling issue for a while after that but all fixed now (give it time)

hope this helps!

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CharlieR34,

This isn't me talking but I think this might help if you havent already seen it:

In most cases, the solution to this common Mk3 problem aren't nearly as severe as the cost involved with starter replacement. A clicking starter means that the high current necessary to start the car isn't making it to the starter for some reason.

Battery cables, chassis ground straps, and fuses ‹ Sounds trivial, but any loose connection can prevent sufficient current to flow to the starter. This is the first logical (and inexpensive) test to perform.

Starter safety switch ‹ Your car has a safety switch to prevent unintended starting of your engine. For a manual transmission, this is the clutch switch, and automatics have a neutral/park switch. To check their operation, try holding the key in the START position and push in the clutch (or move the auto tranny shift knob from park to reverse). You should here a definite click under the dash (by the glovebox) and under the hood. If not, your safety switch is bad, or the starter relay under the dash is bad.

Magnetic Switch (solenoid) Contacts ‹ After checking 1) and 2), you probably have bad magnetic switch (solenoid) contacts. This is a common problem with older Mk3's and is easy to remedy once you've got the starter out. Symptoms of this problem include clicking sound from both under dash (relay) and under hood (solenoid), and inability to start when cold or when very hot (heat soak after long trip). Try Toyota part #28226-72010 Starter Kit (each kit contains one contact) and replace them in pairs. Total cost is about $11.00 (Jay Marks Toyota 7/98) and can be replace in a couple of hours (see Tech Notes).

If none of these three are applicable, you probably do need a new starter.

(Sourced from http://www.supras.com/sogi/faq/)

MEGA

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