1993 Toyota Tercel No Start

1993 TOYOTA TERCEL
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FRUSTRATED11
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i left the car sitting there for 2 weeks. but when i tried to start it up, i got nothing. when i turned ignition nothing happens. i changed ignition switch, ignition coil, i checked all fuses, checked battery and i recently replaced the igniter. but still nothing!when i bridged the starter it will crank but no start. i also changed the starter relays but still nothing. radio, lights work but i have no juice to the engine. whats going on? thanks in advance...
Jan 14, 2007 at 1:42 PM
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[quote:b5a403cbbe="frustrated11"]i left the car sitting there for 2 weeks. but when i tried to start it up, i got nothing. when i turned ignition nothing happens. i changed ignition switch, ignition coil, i checked all fuses, checked battery and i recently replaced the igniter. but still nothing!when i bridged the starter it will crank but no start. i also changed the starter relays but still nothing. radio, lights work but i have no juice to the engine. whats going on? thanks in advance...[/quote:b5a403cbbe]

Hey frustrated,
Auto or standard trans? your issue may be the clutch safety sw.(standard) or neutral safety sw. (auto) Let us know!

Chris
Jan 14, 2007 at 9:23 PM
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i'm in chicago at the moment and the weather isn't working to my advantage because it just snowed making it difficult to work on it. but by the way, the car is automatic. thanks
Jan 15, 2007 at 1:16 PM

Suggested Repair

Check the neutral safety switch on the automatic transmission, since the key does nothing and the starter only cranks when bridged.

Conversation Summary

A 1993 Toyota Tercel automatic sat for two weeks and then would not respond to the ignition. The owner replaced the ignition switch, coil, igniter, and starter relays, checked fuses and the battery, and found that bridging the starter cranks the engine but it still will not start. Lights and radio work. The expert advised checking the neutral safety switch.

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