celica isnt starting sometimes. Options

[KOWABUNGA]

my buddy just picked up a 1994 celica st just before winter hit. he planned on using it as a winter beater. lately it hasnt been starting up right away. it doesnt crank or anything. but then 10 minutes later it will start right up. he replaced the battery with a brand new one, and replaced the alternator and belt but its still not starting on somedays.

anyone have any idea on what could be causing this to happen?

like i said, it doesnt crank over when the key is turned, but all electrical devices work fine. we wait about 10 minutes and it starts right up without a problem.

he said it could be the cold weather, but my celica doesnt have any problems in the winter.

anyone have a clue???

[GriffGirl]

That's true... however in my own experience, that's what two of my starters did, including the one on my current car. One starter just sounded like a grinding noise (bearings going out) but others just don't do anything, they just sit there. I think there's a little thing inside that rotates and sparks, if the electrical spark thing inside is going out, that's what it'll do, it'll just start inconsistently until it stops starting altogether.

Side note: I got my starter replaced at Start Mart (I think they're national) - $130 w/labor for a rebuilt one.

This post has been edited by GriffGirl: Jan 15, 2008 - 7:48 PM