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Old 09-21-12, 04:49 PM
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Default Car wont start, thinking its the starter.

hey guys, iv been having a problem with my car this fall, iv had the car for two years, nothing wrong with it until now, it would barley start all of last week, now today it wont start at all. I really feel its the starter becuase all the electrical still works, dash, lights, sound, everything. any one may have some idea what it may be? car is a JZZ30 soarer (1jz-gte) at 100,000 KM's. thanks in advance guys
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what does it sound like when it starts? For instance, when you turn the key does it sound like its slow for the starter to rev up, does it sound like its grinding?

more then likely its your starter, HOWEVER it could be your battery! Low cranking amps could cause your starter to be slow.

Unfortunently i dont trust the battery test stations. so you may want to just get a friends car with a good battery and connect jump leads to your battery and then try to start the car.
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thanks! ill give it a try tomorrow, and when i try to start its really slow for the starter.
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anyone else have any insight?
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bump, it was the starter, if anyone was wondering what it turned out to be.
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