Toyota won't Start

[vithiancamelia]

Here's the deal, i bought a 1992 previa cheap b/c it had 'electrical problems'. After removing the 2 subs, 2 amps, 2 tv's, vcr, supernintendo, diversity tuner, and radar detector, i rewired the ignition and a few other plugs.

I charged the battery that was in it, and it was reading 10 volts at least (yes, my meter doesn't measure 12v well.). So trying to start it, the starter will start and turn the motor by a couple of revolutions, then the engine stops, the starter stops, and the solenoid provides a nice vibrant click. Further turns of the ignition may repeat the same once, then the solenoid just clicks.

Any ideas on what may be wrong? Is the motor seized? Or could it just be the starter? The starter IS turning the engine, but not by much, then it just fades to only the solenoid clicking.

If i detach the cable from the battery, then reattach, the starter will turn the motor again, really slowly, then starter stops and solenoid clicks.

[The Mighty Mallott]

check the levels in your battery, top up then recharge, if thats no good, you need a new battery

[evolotion]

check battery has good health, if it does, hook up a charger and have the battery fully charged, turn on the ignition and leave it on for 6 minutes, ignition off then ignition on and try start again. this resets the factory imobaliser, it has a 6 minute time delay if the battery is disconected, dont know why, just a blookming inconvenience. there should be a sticker on the fuzebox or bonet telling you this :)

failing that check the main power feeds and earth straps. main engine wiring loom multi plugs can be accessed under the passenger seat access panel and carpet.