Starting Problems

[AE86_1984]

I went out today to start my 1984 ae86 and it wouldnt start it would turn over a little bit but ended up making a dieing sound and not starting...the lights and the other acessories were goin so i dont think its the battery or the alternator...im thinking its the starter...any feedback would be great...thanks

[Rivan16]

Originally Posted by AE86_1984

I went out today to start my 1984 ae86 and it wouldnt start it would turn over a little bit but ended up making a dieing sound and not starting...the lights and the other acessories were goin so i dont think its the battery or the alternator...im thinking its the starter...any feedback would be great...thanks

Troubleshooting steps...hope they help:
-With a multi or volt meter, attache lids to battery terminals...read voltage as someone else attempt to start it...if volts reading drops below 10voltsDC, you battery is bad!
-If the voltage stays above 10 volts and the starter "click" and do not turn, use a broom stick and hit the starter as someone attempt to crank it...if it starts, you may need a new starter OR battery cables going to the starter. Before you buy a new starter get it checked by Auto Zone or Advance.
Good luck!

[AE86_1984]

just took it to autozone and they said that it was the alternator...its conducting electricity but isnt makin it back to the battery to charge it