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Hey guys, i was trying to start up my r33 today, usually have to try for about 10-15 minutes as it either needs a tune / new spark plugs, then all of a sudden after about 5 minutes of trying to kick it over, it started grinding / clicking and won't do anything but that now...

Does this mean the starter has gone? Or possibly immobilizer?

Everything else seems fine eg: lights, stereo... so i don't think its a battery issue.

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10-15mins...yeah i would've took it to a mechanic or started fiddling with parts the first time it happened.

Not sure if the starter is the problems (sounds like it though), but If the starter on the 25 is in the same location as the 26's, you may need to invest in some 12mm hook spanners. Two 12mm bolts, i found them easier to reach from under the car.

wreckers is probarly the best bet for a cheap replacement.

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Battery voltage might be too low to turn the starter motor. Or you've overheated the starter motor, given time it might cool off and work again, or trying unseizing it with a whack or 2 from a rubber mallet or a piece of wood and a hammer.

At least you have the $12 you saved by not changing the spark plugs.

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Yeh i'd say i've buggered the starter as i have to try start my car 30+ times till she runs smoothly. I'm sure she just needs to be tuned.

I'll invest in a new starter motor, then get everything pressure tested, then do a tune up. Hopefully that reduces the amount of smoke she blows and the issue of taking so long to start up.

My cousin even suggested putting a standard computer in it for now and taking out the microtech as someone on here said they are a painful computer without a tuneup. Just not sure how the standard computer would go with all the mods done.

Apparently newcastle doesn't really have any good tune shops?

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Apparently its running on 12psi and it boosts pretty good for a GT28 turbo? The previous owner claims all work was performed professionally by Shift Performance and that its tuned for street use... Whats the average pricing on a tune?

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