Car won't start

RandyRhoads · 07-20-2009, 05:26 PM

Ok so I have an 87' N/A, and over the weekend I dedicated my time to change out the clutch. After all that was said and done the clutch and transmission was on, and everything was hooked back up, I had changed my battery cable teminals. The next day I went out to start it up and nothing. I had then found out that I put the battery in backwards lol (it was dark out when I put it in). I switched it up and tried to start it and the starter makes this loud ass noise I have never heard before. It just makes a loud winding sound. I have no clue to what it is. Can anyone help me out maybe tell me why it's doing that???

FCTII · 07-20-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyRhoads

Ok so I have an 87' N/A, and over the weekend I dedicated my time to change out the clutch. After all that was said and done the clutch and transmission was on, and everything was hooked back up, I had changed my battery cable teminals. The next day I went out to start it up and nothing. I had then found out that I put the battery in backwards lol (it was dark out when I put it in). I switched it up and tried to start it and the starter makes this loud ass noise I have never heard before. It just makes a loud winding sound. I have no clue to what it is. Can anyone help me out maybe tell me why it's doing that???

possibly fried the starter by hooking them up backwards.

RandyRhoads · 07-20-2009, 06:33 PM

I was thinking about that but would the starter even work after it had fried???

djmtsu · 07-20-2009, 07:03 PM

The starter motor itself would work. The solenoid is probably trashed, so you need a new starter.

Funny, a friend of mine hooked his FC up backwards, and just blew the main fusible link.

parrotfever · 07-20-2009, 07:10 PM

[QUOTE=djmtsu;92478]The solenoid is probably trashed, so you need a new starter.QUOTE]

I'd agree. Hopefully that's the worst of it but I'd be more concerned about the ECU.

parrotfever Bob

RandyRhoads · 07-21-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

The starter motor itself would work. The solenoid is probably trashed, so you need a new starter.

Funny, a friend of mine hooked his FC up backwards, and just blew the main fusible link.

How would I know if it's the ECU or the main fusible link???

djmtsu · 07-21-2009, 04:44 PM

All the major fuse links are on the fuse holder bolted to the drivers side strut tower. When you pop the cover off, they fuse links have clear tops, so you can clearly see if they are toast.

As far as the ECU, try running a diagnostic and see what codes it throws.

RandyRhoads · 07-21-2009, 05:50 PM

Right on guys thanks alot

hhn2002 · 08-04-2009, 12:11 AM

haha its always either someone is drunk or its late at night.

07-20-2009, 05:26 PM	#1
RandyRhoads The Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Car won't start Ok so I have an 87' N/A, and over the weekend I dedicated my time to change out the clutch. After all that was said and done the clutch and transmission was on, and everything was hooked back up, I had changed my battery cable teminals. The next day I went out to start it up and nothing. I had then found out that I put the battery in backwards lol (it was dark out when I put it in). I switched it up and tried to start it and the starter makes this loud ass noise I have never heard before. It just makes a loud winding sound. I have no clue to what it is. Can anyone help me out maybe tell me why it's doing that???

07-20-2009, 07:03 PM	#4
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	The starter motor itself would work. The solenoid is probably trashed, so you need a new starter. Funny, a friend of mine hooked his FC up backwards, and just blew the main fusible link. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

07-20-2009, 07:10 PM	#5
parrotfever Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	[QUOTE=djmtsu;92478]The solenoid is probably trashed, so you need a new starter.QUOTE] I'd agree. Hopefully that's the worst of it but I'd be more concerned about the ECU. parrotfever Bob __________________ 1989 RX-7 convertible 2000 F-350 4x4 crew cab 2002 Altima 3.5 wife's buggy - 2004 Titan 4x4 crew cab

07-21-2009, 04:44 PM	#7
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	All the major fuse links are on the fuse holder bolted to the drivers side strut tower. When you pop the cover off, they fuse links have clear tops, so you can clearly see if they are toast. As far as the ECU, try running a diagnostic and see what codes it throws. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

07-20-2009, 06:33 PM	#3
RandyRhoads The Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	I was thinking about that but would the starter even work after it had fried???

07-21-2009, 05:50 PM	#8
RandyRhoads The Newbie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	Right on guys thanks alot

08-04-2009, 12:11 AM	#9
hhn2002 The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	haha its always either someone is drunk or its late at night.