Car won't start

Discussion and technical advice the SW20 MR2. 3S-GTE, 3S-GE, 3S-FE etc
Anything and everything to do with maintenance, modifications and electrical is in here for the Mk2.

Moderators: IMOC Moderators, IMOC Committee Members

Post Reply
Connor376
Posts: 64
Joined: Thu Nov 06, 2014 3:09 pm
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Car won't start

Post by Connor376 »

Hi all

Mr2 turbo won't Fire up

Thrown error code 51


It fired up eventually and ran and got me home but it takes an absolute age to kick into life


Any help?
MR2 Turbo - Mods to come!!

What we do in life, echoes in eternity
Connor376
Posts: 64
Joined: Thu Nov 06, 2014 3:09 pm
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Re: Car won't start

Post by Connor376 »

his problem is 52 not 51

Cars running and starting fine now, how strange.
MR2 Turbo - Mods to come!!

What we do in life, echoes in eternity
2mad
Posts: 5983
Joined: Sun Feb 28, 2010 12:11 pm
Location: uk

Re: Car won't start

Post by 2mad »

Did a quick search found this ..

alanmr2turbo wrote:error 51 is

No IDL signal, "NSW" signal or "A/C signal to ECU, with the check connector terminals TE1 and E1 connected

Trouble Area

A/C switch circuit
A/c switch
A/C amplifier
Throttle position sensor circuit
Throttle posittion sensor
Neutral start switch circuit
Accelerator pedal and cable
ECU

Thats from the TOYOTA Engine Repair Manual



Hope its right and helpful.
Post Reply

Return to “MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo”