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Forum: MKIII Supra 12-31-2019, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,071
Posted By bills1988
Long shot...Theft Deterrent System

I recently had a dead battery on my 1988 Non Turbo and after replacing it the engine would not crank at all. At first I thought it might be the starter relay, but soon discovered it was the Theft...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-06-2016, 10:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,828
Posted By bills1988
TSRM online service manual

Maybe the detailed service manual can help:

http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/techtips.aspx
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-06-2016, 10:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,953
Posted By bills1988
Online TSRM service manual for Supra

Here is the online TSRM service manuals for various Supras:

http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/techtips.aspx
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-06-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,527
Posted By bills1988
1987-88 supra on eBay.

I just saw this 88 Supra on eBay that is in excellent condition compared to the one you are looking at although he is asking $2300. I was interested because I have one exactly like the one he is...
Forum: MKIII Supra 05-23-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,638
Posted By bills1988
Rough Idle Problem DeJeVu

Glad to see you got it fixed. Here is what caused my 88 MKIII to have a SIMILAR IDLE PROBLEM. I had a blown head gasket in 2009 with 130,000 miles. I had it repaired by the Toyota Dealer in Plano,...
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-12-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,964
Posted By bills1988
Thanks for the quick reply. The dome light works...

Thanks for the quick reply. The dome light works fine (including fade) from the door switch, so I will check the integration relay and post results.

UPDATE: The car Gods are smiling on me today....
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-12-2012, 01:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,964
Posted By bills1988
"Light Auto Turn Off System"

The "Light Auto Turn Off System" on my stock 88 MK3 suddenly decided to quit working. When the ignition key is turned off and the driver's door is opened, the lights are supposed to automatically...
Forum: MKIII Supra 07-31-2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,266
Posted By bills1988
Check the online TSRM

Once again, the online TSRM is your friend:

http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?S=AC&P=1
Forum: MKIII Supra 07-31-2010, 06:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,697
Posted By bills1988
Window issue

The online TSRM is your friend:

http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?S=BE&P=49

Also, suggest you check the FAQ and/or do a search on your problem.
Forum: MKIII Supra 07-31-2010, 05:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,529
Posted By bills1988
I guess if it is your first car, I'll make the...

I guess if it is your first car, I'll make the suggestion that you go to your local auto parts store, Walmart, Sam's, Costco, (or whatever) and look up the correct replacement battery. Most...
Forum: MKIII Supra 07-29-2010, 12:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,479
Posted By bills1988
Thumbs up Standard Exhaust Replacement

I wanted to share what I did to replace my exhaust system. My 1988 MKIII N/A non-turbo needed a new silencer. I wanted to keep it as standard as possible and after getting a price of about $675 for...
Forum: MKIII Supra 06-21-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,971
Posted By bills1988
Fuse panel from TSRM On-Line

See if this helps:

http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?S=BE&P=13
Forum: MKIII Supra 06-15-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,842
Posted By bills1988
ISC operation

I realize it has been a year since your post, but thought I would tell you what I know about the Idle Speed Control Valve. I am trying to solve a loping idle problem and when checking the ISC, I...
Forum: MKIII Supra 04-16-2009, 09:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,837
Posted By bills1988
Idle problem

My 88 has 130K miles and recently began to drop idle speed "intermittently". Would usually start fine and the idle would drift down from about 1200 to the spec 800 (this is normal). It seems after...
Forum: Non-Generation Specific Questions 03-27-2009, 12:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,603
Posted By bills1988
Old Posts

Yeah, I realized the post was an old one but no one ever replied to his question about the shroud. I was researching a cooling system problem on by 88 and was reading the threads on this issue. ...
Forum: Non-Generation Specific Questions 03-26-2009, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,118
Posted By bills1988
Cooling system issue or BHG?

First, a good discussion of BHG is in FAQ at:

http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/mkiii-supra/3290-blown-head-gasket-symptoms.html

Save yourself some time and read the Cygnus BHG article at:
...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-10-2009, 10:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,463
Posted By bills1988
Rebuild issues

I was searching thru the MKIII forum for a solution to the gurgling sound I hear upon start up and initial acceleration. Looks like I need to burp my coolant system.

Anyway, back to your post. ...
Forum: Non-Generation Specific Questions 02-10-2009, 09:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,603
Posted By bills1988
Shroud on your 89

I ended up buying a factory shroud from the Toyota dealer for $100.
Forum: Non-Generation Specific Questions 08-27-2008, 10:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,206
Posted By bills1988
I'm surprised you never got a reply to this...

I'm surprised you never got a reply to this question and assume you have resolved it by now. Do you have the owners manual? My 88 MKIII has 4 brackets in the trunk. The two front ones mounted on...
Forum: Non-Generation Specific Questions 08-27-2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,756
Posted By bills1988
VIN location in 4-places (at least)

In addition to the location on the dash which is visible in the lower windshield, there are at least 3 other places on my 88 Supra. The most permanent is a plate on the driver's side door post (by...
Forum: Non-Generation Specific Questions 08-26-2008, 10:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,756
Posted By bills1988
VIN is sometimes hard to read

Your question got me curious so I went and looked at my 1988 MKiii. My windshield is original and there is a 4-inch gap in the black edging just over the steering column that reveals the VIN plate. ...
Forum: Non-Generation Specific Questions 08-26-2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,106
Posted By bills1988
Degrease at the carwash, but be careful

I may be a certified idiot, but I degreased my wife's 1995 Ford Explorer at the local car wash and it did a beautiful job. I left the ENGINE RUNNING and used the degreaser option which I was careful...
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-16-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,762
Posted By bills1988
Super Monitor date set

Anyone know how to get the 2-digit year to read "08" on a 1988 Super Monitor? Mine will accept "86" thru "06". Did Toyota figure nobody would keep this car for 20 years? For now I have set it to "98"...
Forum: Show n Tell 03-13-2008, 06:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,706
Posted By bills1988
A real beauty

Thanks for sharing the pictures. What a find! I am a bit curious about both front seats showing so much wear with only 37K miles. My 88 with 128K miles has cloth seats and show little or no wear....
Forum: Non-Generation Specific Questions 03-13-2008, 06:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,177
Posted By bills1988
Supra FAQ and websites

Suggest you start with the "Supra FAQ" and specifically the one titled "Helpful Supra Websites" that was added by mrnickleye on 12-02-05. You will find links to lots of documentation and useful info...
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