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???

[Kwanza26]

Starter?

[Havok1997GT]

Does it make any noice when you try to start it, like a click? does it try to turn over? do the lights dim when you try to start it the first time? do you smell gas when you try to start it? do you smell gas when it does start?

[Shigexile]

Does it make any noice when you try to start it, like a click? does it try to turn over? do the lights dim when you try to start it the first time? do you smell gas when you try to start it? do you smell gas when it does start?

what if mine "clicks" just like you said? i have the same problem w/ my car lately. it won't start up fine sometimes. all the electricity goes out but after a while they come back...?

[Havok1997GT]

Does it make any noice when you try to start it, like a click? does it try to turn over? do the lights dim when you try to start it the first time? do you smell gas when you try to start it? do you smell gas when it does start?

what if mine "clicks" just like you said? i have the same problem w/ my car lately. it won't start up fine sometimes. all the electricity goes out but after a while they come back...?

That sounds like a short somewhere if you electricals are going out when it happens.



And as for KOWABUNGA i really dont think its a starter problem. check the other stuff first that laff09 listed. that stuff will be easy to check and way cheaper.