Car wont turn over after swap!

[Conga1991]

I did get a brand new battery, the reading is from the big wire coming from the battery. and yes I grounded it to the block but when i put the positive on the post it the wire I grounded to the block sparked both ends and melted some of the ground wire that was on the negative post.

[Travis89Turbo]

Originally Posted by Conga1991

I did get a brand new battery, the reading is from the big wire coming from the battery. and yes I grounded it to the block but when i put the positive on the post it the wire I grounded to the block sparked both ends and melted some of the ground wire that was on the negative post.

It shouldn't do that...... so what I think is goin on is that washer that is on the starter caused the big or main cable to ground out on the starter its self. The 400mv u are getting is from a ground loop or otherwise known as ghost voltage so it has an open in the line. probably the fuse but possible ly the cable itself. So get a new fuse and get u a washer u can make one pretty easy out of any plastic but is try to go Atleast 1/16" make sure your connections are good and id check the ground wire for continuity to make sure it didn't break from bein shorted. Unlikey cuz the fuse is a lot weaker then the wire.. and this is assuming u had a good ground when tested the big wire.

Another way to check this is run a new cable straight from the battery to the starter and see if it fires.. with a new washer of course or you will have fireworks

[Conga1991]

Originally Posted by Travis89Turbo

It shouldn't do that...... so what I think is goin on is that washer that is on the starter caused the big or main cable to ground out on the starter its self. The 400mv u are getting is from a ground loop or otherwise known as ghost voltage so it has an open in the line. probably the fuse but possible ly the cable itself.

So I went to schucks to check if the starter is still good, its bad, didnt do anything. there was still enough plastic so the nut wouldnt touch the starter. So im buying a new one fom them for 70$, is that good for a brand new one? toyota parts store isnt open to call and get a quote.

[Travis89Turbo]

Ya that's a good price. I think Toyota. Is like 200

[Conga1991]

So I put the starter on and replaced the battery cables, still didnt turn over. I'm starting to get frustrated with this damn thing! I checked all my ground wires and they are all bolted on tight.

I dont know what else the problem could be besides the ignition wiring, how can I check to see if the problem is that or if its the clutch safety switch?

[Travis89Turbo]

U check it for continuity between both terminals.

I don't think that is your problem though.. the problem lies on whatever wire u checked that had 400mv. If thats the big cable check the fusible link about six inches back from the starter.

If its the little wire then Chase it back all the way to the ignition connection.

[ochowdero]

haha i gotta ask this...

cars manual right?
i gotta ask the dumbest question before asking another..

your stepping on the clutch when you start the car right? lol
i gotta know

on the other hand...
do what travis said...check the continuity in both wires... if you replaced them..then check the volts on em..
search to find the "GOOD VOLT" numbers cuz i dont remember...
if its the big one..make sure its grounded correctly... the lil one follow it to the ignition wiring...could be connected wrong..

make sure you step on the clutch! hahaha