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FS: Gen 2 3SGTE partout - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Buying/Selling
I'm looking for a part that goes with the automatic door locks. there is a blue tab that connects into a white plastic piece in the door. the metal rod swivels on this part to lock and unlock the door...
Topic ID: 80596 • Post ID: 9586488
New alternator question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
replaced starter and its working great now.
The starter gear was not retracting, so i guess it was constantly dragging the engine.
Learned so much finding this problem.
Thanks for everyone's help.
Thi...
The starter gear was not retracting, so i guess it was constantly dragging the engine.
Learned so much finding this problem.
Thanks for everyone's help.
Thi...
Topic ID: 78190 • Post ID: 9556981
New alternator question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
ok, so had my battery tested and its good.
I put the fully charged battery in my car and tested it for draw.
im not really sure what the reading on the meter means, but i put it on the 10a setting and...
I put the fully charged battery in my car and tested it for draw.
im not really sure what the reading on the meter means, but i put it on the 10a setting and...
Topic ID: 78190 • Post ID: 9556979
New alternator question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
The alternator is increasing the voltage when it runs, so I assume it's fine since it's a rebuilt one. The battery is being tested now. I noticed the voltage shows 12.5 on my gauge after driving and s...
Topic ID: 78190 • Post ID: 9556978
New alternator question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Pretty sure it is the starter, I hit it a few times with a socket extension and it cranked up. Does that mean I just replace the solenoid or can I do that?
Topic ID: 78190 • Post ID: 9556974
New alternator question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
QUOTE (barterj @ Feb 27, 2011 - 11:40 AM)
what does it do when you try to start it?
it clicks once and then hums
what does it do when you try to start it?
it clicks once and then hums
Topic ID: 78190 • Post ID: 9556973
New alternator question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
ok, so alternator seems good and battery seems good, so i guess my starter died or i need to find a wiring diagram and start checking things one at a time.
Topic ID: 78190 • Post ID: 9556971
New alternator question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
new information...
charged battery, it was showing 12.5 with car off.
wouldnt start.
turned on headlights and they arent dimming when i try to start the car.
this happened when i replaced my alternato...
charged battery, it was showing 12.5 with car off.
wouldnt start.
turned on headlights and they arent dimming when i try to start the car.
this happened when i replaced my alternato...
Topic ID: 78190 • Post ID: 9556969
New alternator question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Also, the only thing they had i could use for a fuse was a breaker. This thing had an in and and out on it. does it really matter which way its going? this is from the alt to the battery, and i wasnt ...
Topic ID: 78190 • Post ID: 9556968
New alternator question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
heres whats happened so far
started car fine and went to gas station
went to leave and it wouldnt start so i pushed it down a hill and popped the clutch and it started
went inside for a few hours
inst...
started car fine and went to gas station
went to leave and it wouldnt start so i pushed it down a hill and popped the clutch and it started
went inside for a few hours
inst...
Topic ID: 78190 • Post ID: 9556967
New alternator question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
QUOTE (barterj @ Feb 26, 2011 - 6:03 PM)
when does it show 11.5, from the battery with the car off?
Yes
when does it show 11.5, from the battery with the car off?
Yes
Topic ID: 78190 • Post ID: 9556966
New alternator question - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
I installed a new alternator 170 amp. it seems to be working great. it drove to the gas station, but then for the first time in years my car wouldnt start and i had to roll start it today. ive got an ...
Topic ID: 78190 • Post ID: 9556964
fiberglass speaker boxes for the back seat - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Started working on this yesterday, this is how far i have gotten. can anyone confirm if i can just fleece the back to this plastic and continue building up the glass? will the bond with the plastic be...
Topic ID: 78115 • Post ID: 9556370
Black fiber glass vs carbon fiber - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
Thanks for the replies. The brittle cracking is the concern i had, especially since this stuff will more than likely hit a few trees.
Topic ID: 78005 • Post ID: 9554801
Black fiber glass vs carbon fiber - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
has anyone used this black fiberglass as a cosmetic replacement for carbon fiber?
My roommates quad has some damaged panels and we were considering just putting a layer of this down to repair them and...
My roommates quad has some damaged panels and we were considering just putting a layer of this down to repair them and...
Topic ID: 78005 • Post ID: 9554797
Hand Me Down Pic. - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
When you replace that bumper you should drain your passenger high beam and reseal it. there are instructions on here about opening the headlights.
Topic ID: 78002 • Post ID: 9554775
Compression test - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (presure2 @ Feb 10, 2011 - 1:41 PM)
QUOTE (Stu37363 @ Feb 10, 2011 - 12:27 PM)
QUOTE (Smaay @ Feb 10, 2011 - 2:36 AM)
the smoke is from the valve guide seals being old. there is nothing wrong wi...
QUOTE (Stu37363 @ Feb 10, 2011 - 12:27 PM)
QUOTE (Smaay @ Feb 10, 2011 - 2:36 AM)
the smoke is from the valve guide seals being old. there is nothing wrong wi...
Topic ID: 77922 • Post ID: 9553664
Compression test - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (Smaay @ Feb 10, 2011 - 2:36 AM)
the smoke is from the valve guide seals being old. there is nothing wrong with NGK plugs, i use them in all my cars. as for the compression numbers. the numbers ...
the smoke is from the valve guide seals being old. there is nothing wrong with NGK plugs, i use them in all my cars. as for the compression numbers. the numbers ...
Topic ID: 77922 • Post ID: 9553662
Compression test - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
I did a compression test on my engine, just wanted to see how these numbers looked to you guys, the car just doesnt seem like it used to, maybe i am just used to it.
car is a 97 gt with 140k miles
If ...
car is a 97 gt with 140k miles
If ...
Topic ID: 77922 • Post ID: 9553658
Spark plug help please - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jun 30, '05From Chattanooga, TNCurrentlyOfflineReputation:5(100%)
6th Generation Celica
› Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
QUOTE (bigshug @ Feb 5, 2011 - 3:49 AM)
Morning guys,
Does anyone know what the spark plug gap should be on the 7A-FE 1.8 engine, I just wanted to give mine a check, cheers.
BGB says 0.8mm (0.031 in.)
Morning guys,
Does anyone know what the spark plug gap should be on the 7A-FE 1.8 engine, I just wanted to give mine a check, cheers.
BGB says 0.8mm (0.031 in.)
Topic ID: 77851 • Post ID: 9552668
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