When the key in a 1994 toyota corolla is turned there is power to the clock, but the car does not start

Question

after a few times the car will start

never lose power when engine is on

new battery

new rebuilt alternator

Answer 1

If you hear a "click" when you turn the key to start, You need a starter. The contacts for the motor positive circuit wear on these very often. Replace the starter and you problem will go away.

Answer 2

Clean the terminals and tighten them to the maximum limit.

Answer 3

first place to look would Be battery cables loose or dirty... just because they look ok dont mean they are you remove cable scrape out the inside and replace and tighten

Answer 4

I know the answer to this, the problem is the Ignition Switch where you insert the key right behind the key tumbler.  The switch is working correctly in all of the positions such as "Off, On, ACC".  But it has a small short in the connection when you turn the key to "Start".   Your car will still operate for another 3-4 months like it is.  Then it will get to the point where you can't start it with the key.  

You will need to go to an auto parts store and order/buy an "Ignition Switch"  the salesperson will ask you were your car was manufactured.  Usually 93-94 Toyota's were built in San Fransisco Bay in the old General Motors plant under the NUMMI project. They can verify this by the VIN number off your car.

There are two different ignition switches one made in the USA and has different pin outs and one made in Japan that has completely different pin outs.  You will need to take yours out first to see where it was made.   If you have a Digital Voltmeter you can test for continuity across your ignition switch while turning the switch with either the key or a s***w driver.

The pin outs are shown in the real Toyota Service manual from the factory.  I used to have a pdf of some of the pages for the ignition switch on my computer, but I can't find them.  Try googling around for the pin outs of what you need to test.

The reason I know so much about this subject is because I have a 1993 Toyota Truck 2WD and it had the same problem as your car is having.  Everyone and their brother was telling me it was the starter or it was the battery.  When really it was just the ignition switch.  I replaced mine about 8 months ago so your car is probably due for its ignition switch repair.

If your ignition is in the dash board, then you are going to have to take the dashboard panels off and then drop the steering wheel down by taking off the bracket that is holding it.  You have to drop the steering wheel down so you can get the "buzzer" from the switch into its place.  If you didn't drop the steering wheel you would have to cut the buzzer circuit off the new ignition switch to shove into that space.  

I hope your ignition is on the steering column it would be easier to work with.  

Answer 5

test your starter. it may be going out.