Q: 2004 toyota celica manual

asked by on March 04, 2018

2004 Toyota Celica, one day it randomly didn't want to start. Replaced battery, clutch safety neutral switch and starter relay and still no click, car only starts with a paperclip bypass into where the starter relay goes under the hood.

I really want to find out what is wrong with it so I can order the part online. Please help
My car has a manual transmission.

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