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Ganbaru

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  1. 1 hour ago, Banjo said:

    Welcome aboard !   That's a bit of a "bummer", first up.

    Sounds very much like there is something that is dragging the battery voltage down.  If that is happening whilst you were driving it; that could well be the reason, why the engine misfired & "running rough"

    It could well be the starter motor, as a similar thing happened to me recently, which I detailed on Rollaclub.

    https://www.rollaclub.com/board/topic/82207-4k-corolla-starter-motor-problem/

    I would disconnect the battery, & charge it up. Then reinstall the battery but disconnect the large cable to the starter. 

    Then check that any other loads, like radio, or accessories,; lights, or ignition, are not dragging the battery voltage down.

    If all good, then touch the starter lead to the battery positive terminal, & see if the battery voltage takes a dive downways.

    If so; then it is definitely time for the starter to come out.

    It is not that difficult, but with patience; can be removed, without having the drop the exhaust pipe work.

    Let's know what you discover.

    Cheers Banjo

    Thanks so much Banjo. Apologies for the stupid question, but I assume I'll need a voltmeter for this? 

    What would be the best way to take off the starter from your experience? Should I tackle it from the bottom?

     

     

  2. Hi guys!

     

    Just picked up my first KE30. It's got a 4K and 5 Speed. 

    Car was fine for the first few weeks since purchase, but recently started it and it wasn't sounding right. It was running rough. I drove it up the block and every time I shifted gears, I felt like I was grinding through gears. Quickly got it back home, and it stopped in the driveway. Haven't been able to start it since. 

     

    The radio wasn't working when I first started it up, so that was probably the first sign. I changed the battery but now it's not clicking over. I suspect that it's the starter, but I don't know whether that explains why it was running rough to begin with. I've read that if the starter is engaged and stays on, the car may run rough. Could this be the issue?

    Previously had a KE20 and I know it's an absolute pain to change the starter. If anyone knows a good mechanic in northern suburbs Melb that can assist who's trustworthy much appreciated. 

    Any help and knowledge is appreciated.

     

    Cheers

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