Car won't start :[

[StussyStunna]

Please bear with me as I am a "noob" at cars. (thought im interested in learning more :biglaugh: ) anyway, i tried starting my car this morning but nothing happened when i put the key in the ignition. No clicking or anything, when I turned it, the only thing that happened was a dimming of the interior lights. I charged it and that seemed to work for about a half an hour. later on, i tried starting it again but, once again, nothing happened. So i ask you supra gurus this, is it the battery that is the problem? or is it something completely different? uh yea, thanks in advance for any help I get

 

[PROJECT N00b]

charge the battery and then check the fuse box. if it turns over but doesnt start it might be your EFI fuse...15 amp fuse its the blue one.

 

[Mk3runner]

bad alt, battery, and or connections.

added: get the car running and check the alts voltage output. check or replace the battery, and see if the cables running to the batt and starter are good.

 

[StussyStunna]

charge the battery and then check the fuse box. if it turns over but doesnt start it might be your EFI fuse...15 amp fuse its the blue one.

I have charged it once already and that DID work which led me to believe that it was a problem with the battery. Tried charging it again and nothing seemed to work. Just wanna be sure before I spend money on a new battery. Fuse box seems to be in shape also.

 

[Mk3runner]

start with the battery if it doesn't hold a charge.

 

[PROJECT N00b]

yeah but did you check the EFI fuse?

 

[StussyStunna]

No, haven't checked that yet, I'll check it now.

 

[Mk3runner]

could always check the signal wire going to the starter..

 

[PROJECT N00b]

updates?

 

[bmoss85]

probably alt or battery

 

[zachm611]

get it running and take it to autozone or any auto parts store and have them hook up a tester, its free and they will tell you whether its battery or alt. good luck.