1981 Toyota Corolla will not start
Asked by Ryan Jul 19, 2018 at 08:12 PM about the 1981 Toyota Corolla SR5 Hatchback
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I have an 81 Corolla sr5 and it will not start what so
ever. Has a brand new starter, new fuel pump,
battery is good, relays are replaced and all I get is
one click. Doesn't even try to turn over. If anyone
knows the answer please help me out
4 Answers
Have you tested the starter out of the car to confirm it as good? Do you a large main ground from the engine to the framerail? If not or even so it would only take a few seconds to hook a booster cable up from a bolt for the engine/transmission to a bolt or clip on the framerail, you must make sure the is no paint or rust or anything to block the connection
Even hook the booster cable to the starter (body or assembly bolt) and to the framrail for a direct ground to the starter
Ok I'll try that one out and take another look. This car is giving me so much hell but what do you expect from something that cost $300. Ran really good for about a year
It's not a new car either, all the wires are out there in the elements and they/the connections corrode over time
