1994 Toyota Tercel

1994 TOYOTA TERCEL
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BIGMUNN
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Electrical problem
1994 Toyota Tercel 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

WHAT WOULD CAUSE THE CAR TO SHOW POWER BUT WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY TO START THE CAR, IT CLICKS AND SHOWS NO POWER. WHEN YOU MESS WITH TH BATTERY CABLES IT SHOWS POWER AGAIN.
Dec 1, 2008 at 8:28 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Clean the battery terminals and clamps and make sure its properly tightened then get back
Dec 1, 2008 at 8:45 PM
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BIGMUNN
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have done that and still the same result. also the car shows more power when touched by metal object.
Dec 1, 2008 at 8:52 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Get the battery load tested and comeback with the results. If its good start troubleshooting the ignition switch
Dec 1, 2008 at 11:14 PM
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