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Mar 23, 2010 | 12:20 PM

2jzLextasy

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Electrical Problems

ok so last week i bought a 92 sc400 for 100$. the guy told me the engine was seized. when i went to pick up the car the windows where down. I asked him why they were like that he said thats the way the car died. It made no since what does the motor have to do with electrical stuff. So last night i went to experimenting with the car. i switched the battery out of my celica and put it in the lexus. nothing. the only thing i could get to turn on was the electronic compass on the rear view mirror. Im thinking i have a blown fuse somewhere. Any suggestions?

Mar 23, 2010 | 12:37 PM

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a celica battery might not be strong enough to get the job done. I would try a stronger battery or maybe even jump the original battery.
sounds like something isnt right though. if you can crank the engine over manually you will know if its siezed or not, and you don't need a battery to do it.
most likely the test your mechanic performed if the car wont even turn on.

Mar 23, 2010 | 03:41 PM

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We have a electric compass!? Since when! yeah i would try to jump the battery. Nice pick up for $100!

Mar 23, 2010 | 07:38 PM

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Where are the pictures? We, at CL, like to see pictures of the new SC's! J/K, let us know what you find out.

Mar 23, 2010 | 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 1992Lexus

Where are the pictures? We, at CL, like to see pictures of the new SC's! J/K, let us know what you find out.

there's no SC car for $100 bucks, that's only a tail light for part out..

Mar 23, 2010 | 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 1992Lexus

Where are the pictures? We, at CL, like to see pictures of the new SC's! J/K, let us know what you find out.

Here's the pictures he posted in his other thread.

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Originally Posted by 2jzLextasy

Bought my first project car off a friend for 100 bucks. the v8 motor blew so he got tired of messing with it. im gonna be parting out the motor itsself after i find out what v8 it is. but heres some pics.

Yes, that's a supercharger.

Mar 23, 2010 | 08:07 PM

willhickey

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dang check the fuses man i hooked my battery up wrong one day and it did the same thing blown alternator fuse 25bucks alone and like 5 or 6 other check under the hood and also in the kick panel..... that should solve it man,, well at least im pretty confident it will

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Mar 23, 2010 | 08:15 PM

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Part out prices..

rims =$500
radio amplifier = $100
cd changer= $60
muffler=$100
2seats =$200
door panel=$150
radiator=$70
radio=$100
tail light =$100