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Eggdrop · 05-23-2012, 08:24 AM

So I have had my s13 off the road for about 2 years. It hasn't been turned on and has just been sitting unfortunately. What am I expecting? I really want her back up as she has been good to me for years and I want my reliable RWD back. I want to finally give the attention I have not been able to for personal reasons.

I had a great base with a stock rebuild done years ago. Minor bolt ons but nothing too crazy. I looked over the car and after some minor maintenance wanted to see if I could get it on. Ended on a fail. I get power, hear the pump, but get nothing else. I don't hear a click so I'm thinking it may be my starter. Any thoughts?

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0wn3r · 05-23-2012, 04:23 PM

Are you getting enough power to turn it on or does it seem like it's dying? 2 years of sitting I'd figure the battery would need a very good jump.

Eggdrop · 05-24-2012, 11:01 AM

I got a brand new battery. I get power to all components in the car. Even hear my Walbro start up. Just nothing happening under the hood

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Eggdrop · 06-13-2012, 04:39 AM

Got this figured out with some help from a seasoned sr vet. My starter relay was fried and the connection to the starter from the harness was disconnected. I heard her turnover for the first time in two years. Music to my ears. Question, can I replace the relay with a generic one off eBay?

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05-23-2012, 08:24 AM	#1
Eggdrop Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Trying to get car back up So I have had my s13 off the road for about 2 years. It hasn't been turned on and has just been sitting unfortunately. What am I expecting? I really want her back up as she has been good to me for years and I want my reliable RWD back. I want to finally give the attention I have not been able to for personal reasons. I had a great base with a stock rebuild done years ago. Minor bolt ons but nothing too crazy. I looked over the car and after some minor maintenance wanted to see if I could get it on. Ended on a fail. I get power, hear the pump, but get nothing else. I don't hear a click so I'm thinking it may be my starter. Any thoughts? Sent from my Lumia 900 using Board Express

05-23-2012, 04:23 PM	#2
0wn3r Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT Posts: 676 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Are you getting enough power to turn it on or does it seem like it's dying? 2 years of sitting I'd figure the battery would need a very good jump. __________________ 97 240sx se

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05-24-2012, 11:01 AM	#3
Eggdrop Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got a brand new battery. I get power to all components in the car. Even hear my Walbro start up. Just nothing happening under the hood Sent from my Lumia 900 using Board Express

06-13-2012, 04:39 AM	#4
Eggdrop Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Got this figured out with some help from a seasoned sr vet. My starter relay was fried and the connection to the starter from the harness was disconnected. I heard her turnover for the first time in two years. Music to my ears. Question, can I replace the relay with a generic one off eBay? Sent from my Lumia 900 using Board Express