Stock 1994 Series 1 Gts-T Coupe, Starting Issues.

[Bane33]

Hi Guys,

I have been hanging around here quietly for some time and thought now was a good time to introduce myself by seeking some guidance from you.

As indicated, i have a 94 R33 Coupe, I have had the vehicle for 14 years this year, I don't drive it a great deal, lifestyle more than anything, 3 kids simply dont fit and I simply refuse to sell her. I am the only Australian owner and second owner of the car in its history.

As such when i do, i have noticed that more often she just will not start unless jumped.

I have followed the below process to date:

I have cleaned the battery fittings,

I have checked the battery, refilled the distilled water, and reharged on a mains recharger to no avail.

I took it for a day drive, running it until it was required to be refueled, however obce fueled she would not restart, but would jump start.

I have replaced battery and still the same issues occur.

Usually Lubemobile service it, that way it doesn't leave my sight in the hands of a mechanic.

Any advice or direction would be much appreciated, I do miss driving her and would certainly do so more if this little issue could be rectified.

Regards to you all.

[Bane33]

Ok, thanks to some much appreciated advice, I have added some more information regarding the above,

When i try to start her after not driving her for some time, and turn the igntion switich to acc., no lights on the dash turn on.

I then turn the ignition and there is a click but nothing at all.

When i go jump her from this state, with the leads attached to the actual battery of both cars and i turn to acc., immediately the dash lights up and the mirrors unfold quickly, and the boot light comes on.

I then turn the ignition and the car fires almost immediately and falls to a steady idles smoothly.

To clarify that, the engine will bite once, then fire straight away, or other times it will immedately start.

When i turn the ignition, the car never spins on the starter for any prolonged lenght of time, she will always ignite either first time or after that first bite.

There is no undue noise coming from the started motor during this process or upon idle.

When i drive the car, there are no other obvious issues, since the first day she has been a very smooth. Unique Auto Sport in Sydney used to service her and noted a near perfect compression test a few years ago now.

I hope that that assists in gaining further advice,

Thanks very much,

Regards

[Hadouken]

sounds like your alternator has had it.

[33Bane]

Well, after a couple of weeks mucking about, it turns out that the new battery I had fitted had dropped a cell, so another new one and everything is fine.

As it has been kind of fun tinkering with this old thing again, i have decided to muck about with it some more.

As such, can anyone confirm that the instructions in the attached Youtube video for changing brake fluid would be relevant to a Skyline?

Are they any Skyline specific issues i should be aware of whilst attempting this?

Cheers,