EP82 Starlet has power but won't turn over. *NOW RUNNING :)

[RS13]

Ok so. I have overlooked a missing fuse. The 15amp one "AM2"

I put a replacement fuse in and tried to start the car...the fuse blew again.

I fear that I have been looking at the starter motor for no reason

Nah mate, gotta rule things out.

Try disconnecting the 2 pin connector that goes from coil to distributor, switch the ignition on and see if AM2 blows again.

[Steelo]

As per PM, a quick google shows that's usually caused by a $&#$% suppression cap in dizzy, try unplug dizzy and see if it still blows.

I can't read that link - says my ip address is banned lol.

I was just reading about this capacitor.

[RS13]

Yeah, seems to be common issue with Toyotas? Possibly the capacitor with a "short brown wire" mounted to the distributor.

Not a Starlet, but similar issue;

http://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/ ... topic=6852

[Steelo]

I disconnected the dizzy and now the fuse doesn't blow....And the car also turns over now!!

Does anybody have a pic of what this capacitor looks like? Or what I should be looking for

Cheers

[Steelo]

Is this the part thats giving me grief?



Number *19133?

[Steelo]

FIXED!

Thank you everyone who helped me with this!

Cheers!

[RS13]

Nice work. So you replaced the capacitor and everything was sweet?

[Steelo]

Nice work. So you replaced the capacitor and everything was sweet?

Not exactly, I have just temporarily disconnected the capacitor until I can source a new one.

The car starts up mint again

Is it ok to drive around without this part connected?