Another car wont start problem.

1. L33LEG Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 10

   #1 7th January 2012, 15:55

   I have a 2000 VTR and it has been parked up for a few weeks. Before this the car ran absolutly perfect without any problems. Tried to start it yesterday and it tried to turn over but was very slow and squeeled. I thought it was the battery so i charged it over night and tried it again today, still the same so i tried jumping it and is the same again, so i know the battery is fine.
   
   By having a very quick look at it it seems like the alternator is seized, does this happen often and would this stop the car from starting? Seems like because it is seized the belt wont spin at all and therefore doesnt spin the crank.
   
   Does this seem logical? If so, what's the next step? Will it be a case of covering it with wd40 or is it more than likely a buggered alternator.
   
   Cheers
2. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #2 7th January 2012, 16:34

   Yer happend to a guy the other week take the belt off and it will start but you will have to replace the alternator.
3. L33LEG Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 10

   #3 7th January 2012, 17:01

   Ye i had another search and noticed that guys thread, im hoping it is the problem. Il take the belt off tomorrow to test it, cheers
4. Cam Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Nov 2010 Kent Posts: 8439 Gen 7 Celica 190.

   #4 7th January 2012, 17:03

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by L33LEG Ye i had another search and noticed that guys thread, im hoping it is the problem. Il take the belt off tomorrow to test it, cheers

   No worries let us know what happens
5. L33LEG Newbie Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 10

   #5 8th January 2012, 14:58

   Car started straight away without the belt on. I quickly took the alternator out and it is solid. Will be a quick, cheap fix