4A-GE MK1 Engine Charging System Problems [Archive] - Toyota MR2 Message Board

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This one is new for me. I have an 86 MR2 4age. Problem: When starting the vehicle, I will hop in the car and everything sounds fine when the key goes in. However, When I turn the key all the way over to the 3rd position, I lose all electricals instantaneously (sign of a low battery). Sometimes, though, If i leave the key in the on position for a while it will finally build up enough juice to trigger the lights on the dash and the door buzzer, but not enough juice to start it (just kills the