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hey guys, this is a non celica tech question, about my 95 eagle talon. i got a check engine light yesterday and assumed it was a bad o2 sensor (got it diagnosed a couple months back) when i went to autozone to be sure it was the same problem the car would not start after the diagnosis was plugged in and done. (the diagnostic machine also stated that it could not read what was wrong, the guy said i may have an electrical issue, but the car was running beforehand )

the only way it would start was by pushing it and popping the clutch.
I noticed that my ignition fusable link was burned but not broken. could this be the problem? I was told that it would be broken all the way if it was.

Im completely stumped and would appreciate any input!

cheers!

replace the ignition fusable link. if its burnt it could be causeing some high resistance. does the car turn over or does it just do nothing when you hit the key.

It wont turn at all. I get power but not even a click

replace the fusable link, and if thats not it, check ur starter

Thanx! ill do that next. I replaced the fuse no dice

check the battery cables and starter cables. Any looseness, corrosion, etc will cause the starter to not work.

hi guys, i saw that the check engine light began blinking after i left the key in. learning that this is morse code (from doing diagnostic on the 3s) i looked for what they meant.

for my car the codes i threw meant bad air flow sensor, and bad barometric pressure sensor.... but would this cause the car not to start?! it runs fine if i clutch start it.


thanks for the help! any extra info is greatly appreciated!

not start or not crank? when you push the clutch in and turn the key, what happens?

nothing would happen, not even a click. but i found out recently what the deal was! apparently the CEL codes thrown were misleading. i DO have an o2 sensor that needs to be replaced (can smell fuel sometimes and exhaust fumes/sulphr) BUT it was actually the starter!!

if there were no codes i would have immediately been suspicioius of the starter.

AHHH DSM's GOTTA LOVE EM!!

lol, there is not code for bad starter. no start/no crank= check power to main starter lug, check power to solenoid wire when key is in crank position, jump power to solenoid to check starter operation. If both powers are present and starter does not work, replace starter and thoroughly clean/inspect battery cables and grounds. If starter does work but no power to solenoid wire trace circuit back from starter through various switches and relays and replace them as needed.

ah thanks man!