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Do you ever plan to sell your celica? - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Jan 12, '03CurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
One thing I learned about cars is to never fall in love with them.. They will fail on you at some time, get old, get boring, etc. When the cost of repairs start rising and the thrill is gone, sell it....
Topic ID: 63231 • Post ID: 8986118
I thought Toyotas Last forever? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
Replaced the radiator too. Time of sale, the 2nd radiator was already leaking. Getting on third time replacements, its time to dump it. It sounds like my car must be the exception. Well, the main thin...
Topic ID: 60212 • Post ID: 8719885
I thought Toyotas Last forever? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
Speaking about leaks, my convertible top had always leaked. Forgot to mention, while bring top down, I heard a loud smash. That would be the glass window shattering while top going down. Cmon, what th...
Topic ID: 60212 • Post ID: 8719879
I thought Toyotas Last forever? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
Im Sure all my repairs are not 'normal' maintenance to say the least.
Cmon, Gears breaking? Power steering pumps TWO of them going? Power window motors and Top motors going? No way...This car, especia...
Cmon, Gears breaking? Power steering pumps TWO of them going? Power window motors and Top motors going? No way...This car, especia...
Topic ID: 60212 • Post ID: 8719876
I thought Toyotas Last forever? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
I just sold my Celica 95 GT Convetible. Man, was I so happy to let it go! Its been fun in the beginning, but the last few years have been nothing but problems. Never was in an accident. Always cared f...
Topic ID: 60212 • Post ID: 8719874
Anyone know how to put on a convertable top? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› General Discussion
I replaced my top about 3 years ago. I forgot the cost, but it was quite expensive - about $600 or so. Also, the glass window had to go. It was more $$ to install with glass. Oh, thats another thing....
Topic ID: 60058 • Post ID: 8718578
Found reason why Battery/Alternator dies - Fuse to Radio.How to Fix? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Thanks for your help! I will have to do some more testing. Do you think I need Capacitors on this system? With 2 Amps? Faulty wiring? Faulty equipment?
Topic ID: 50998 • Post ID: 8158307
Found reason why Battery/Alternator dies - Fuse to Radio.How to Fix? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
The draw IS coming from that fuse--the one with the slash...the one connected to radio/clock/viper. Once it is removed- no more draw. car starts up all the time. We already pulled all the fuses. It i...
Topic ID: 50998 • Post ID: 8158305
Found reason why Battery/Alternator dies - Fuse to Radio.How to Fix? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Something is wrong here. If Fuse#1 is for radio, why is mine going to the one with a slash through it? I will check fuse#1 to see if its blown. I dont think it is. So, is this thing wired wrong??? Sh...
Topic ID: 50998 • Post ID: 8158303
Found reason why Battery/Alternator dies - Fuse to Radio.How to Fix? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
QUOTE(Coomer @ Aug 7, 2007 - 3:47 PM) [snapback]586138[/snapback]
Is it labeled on the fuse box cover as a box with a diagonal line through it? If so, those are fusible links...you're not even suppose...
Is it labeled on the fuse box cover as a box with a diagonal line through it? If so, those are fusible links...you're not even suppose...
Topic ID: 50998 • Post ID: 8158301
Found reason why Battery/Alternator dies - Fuse to Radio.How to Fix? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Well, after years of going through batteries/alternaters - I decided to find out why.
Electical shop found a large draw on the fuse underneath the hood which was not labeled at all. Now, he didnt kno...
Electical shop found a large draw on the fuse underneath the hood which was not labeled at all. Now, he didnt kno...
Topic ID: 50998 • Post ID: 8158298
How to check if there is draw on battery? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
I had bought a meter, hooked it up - tested it. There is a draw on the battery. Removed the 3 fuses (2 amps and Alarm) - still draw. I am dropping it off to a Starter/Alternator specialitst. For $75 ...
Topic ID: 45884 • Post ID: 7784835
How to check if there is draw on battery? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Battery is brand new. Probably less than 1 month before car began dying.
Alternator has been replaced 3x already. Alternators are all rebuilds though from R&S strauss.
I wonder if the alternators are ...
Alternator has been replaced 3x already. Alternators are all rebuilds though from R&S strauss.
I wonder if the alternators are ...
Topic ID: 45884 • Post ID: 7784833
How to check if there is draw on battery? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Well, after months of not driving my celica - I tried to start it and it was completely DEAD!
Jumped it, few weeks later, dead again!
So - I have to bring it to a electrical shop. My usual private mec...
Jumped it, few weeks later, dead again!
So - I have to bring it to a electrical shop. My usual private mec...
Topic ID: 45884 • Post ID: 7784831
How to check if there is draw on battery? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
What is the expected parasitic draw (in mA) for a 95 Celica GT?
Is it about 20-25?
Say if the expected draw is supposed to be 25ma
When Im on the 10A scale - should the readings be displaying decimals...
Is it about 20-25?
Say if the expected draw is supposed to be 25ma
When Im on the 10A scale - should the readings be displaying decimals...
Topic ID: 45884 • Post ID: 7784830
How to check if there is draw on battery? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
I do have a blue wire coming out of the +12V port of ONE of my amps. The 2nd amp does not have a blue wire.
So, maybe thats the problem.
So - Do I need BOTH amps have a blue wire connected to _12V por...
So, maybe thats the problem.
So - Do I need BOTH amps have a blue wire connected to _12V por...
Topic ID: 45884 • Post ID: 7784829
How to check if there is draw on battery? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Thanks so much! Great directions. I will test out.
I have a strong feeling my 2 amps are always drawing power- even when car is turned off. Are amps supposed to be wired in some 'special' way that th...
I have a strong feeling my 2 amps are always drawing power- even when car is turned off. Are amps supposed to be wired in some 'special' way that th...
Topic ID: 45884 • Post ID: 7784826
How to check if there is draw on battery? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
After further research - it seems I need to:
1) Turn off everything
2) Set multimeter to amperage
3) Disconnect negative lead cable
4) Connect one ammeter lead to the negative battery post
5) Connect ...
1) Turn off everything
2) Set multimeter to amperage
3) Disconnect negative lead cable
4) Connect one ammeter lead to the negative battery post
5) Connect ...
Topic ID: 45884 • Post ID: 7784824
How to check if there is draw on battery? - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Hi,
I purchased a Craftsman Digital Multimeter with AC Voltage Detector:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...0383&AFFL=Y
Now, I want to test my car battery to see if there is a draw when its...
I purchased a Craftsman Digital Multimeter with AC Voltage Detector:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...0383&AFFL=Y
Now, I want to test my car battery to see if there is a draw when its...
Topic ID: 45884 • Post ID: 7784823
Draw on battery when car is off killed battery. - 6G Celicas Forums
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6th Generation Celica
› Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Well, after replacing battery- 1 week later- car is dead. Last 3 years I went thru 3 batteries and 3 alternators.
Now - Im not replacing them anymore. Obviusly, there is something wrong which is kill...
Now - Im not replacing them anymore. Obviusly, there is something wrong which is kill...
Topic ID: 45713 • Post ID: 7781647
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