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10-18-2008, 10:21 PM | #1 |
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you?ll find it for free at cygnusx1
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12-02-2008, 05:25 PM | #3 |
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Relay worked!!!! (so far......)
I put in a relay yesterday and tightened the + on the starter and it STARTS! it sounds much stronger than before, so far so good. Thanks CYi6f and BillUK.
I have an 88 Supra all stock 5-spd and recently had it in the shop for an alternator and master cylinder. Everything was working fine accept it would randomly quit starting for no reason. (usually a sign of electrical trouble), i would turn the key and all i would hear is a click under the dashboard behind the glove box and a click from the starter. i had the starter tested and it checked out OK. I had the battery tested and it checked out ok. i googled this forum and found this thread. i put in a 4 prong 30amp relay with 14gauge wire then tightened down the + on the starter. Original wiring was brittle and loose.(in fact i have to check all my grounds and +) SUPRA pros- 5 spd/fast/fun SUPRA cons- head gaskets/alarm/weight/wiring on the starter |
12-05-2008, 03:23 AM | #5 |
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i know this is gonna sound stupid but i have the same exact problem. only thing is how do you wire up that relay? everyone says they do it but i just want to know exacts. is a 14g wire from the positive to the relay and thats it or what? Hopefully someone can answer me. thanx
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12-05-2008, 06:46 AM | #6 | |
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the way i did it
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i guess what the 'relay solution' does is it uses the weak blue wire to flip the relay switch(instead of the starter solenoid) that in turn allows a direct draw from the battery through the relay with brand new wire. also make sure your positive on the starter is not corroded or loose. on the first page of this thread is the diagram. (5th prong not necessary unless you install a kill switch), anyway, hope this helps a little, its been 5 days in cold weather since ive put in the relay and so far no problems. |
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12-05-2008, 09:04 AM | #7 | |
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12-05-2008, 02:11 PM | #8 |
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thanx guys for your reply. im going to try it out this weekand
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