CountryYota

Hey guys, so im building a toyota, finally got the big stuff out of the way, but something weird is going on, The toyota wont start unless the ebrake is on... and when you take the ebrake off the engine dies.... does anyone know why this is happening? lol. Also the wiring harness that the starter connects too, it has two green plugs that are pluged in, and then there are two white plugs, what does this go to? the truck was a Fuel injection, and is now crabed.. help please

bob200587

That's really odd. Here's a for you.

angrydogtattoo

First guess is that the wiring is mixed up under the dash and the clutch safety wire is hooked up to the e brake? I mean if something was amiss down there it might ause something like that, or a wrong ground wire? Something is up

CountryYota

that would make since ill keep you guys in the loop lol

bmcghie

For what it's worth... my truck drops ~100rpm at idle after I start it warm, then let off the e-brake. IE: Warm start... idles fine at 800... let off e-brake... drops to 700, or 650 like clockwork.

My theory is that the rear drum actuation via the e-brake also moves some fluid in the brake system, and fiddles with the vacuum system tied to the brake booster.

I would check your brake booster and vac lines. Good luck!

CountryYota

i changed out the ebrake sensor and it worked perfectly the first 16 hours but now when i try to start it the starter just clicks... weird

combatcarl

Tap the starter with a hammer (gently) and see if it works. If it does, search starter contacts on here...

CountryYota

hmm, ill try that in about 5 mins. do you think i need a new starter?

CountryYota

i knocked the starter around it started and got me home, it wont start again, so im goin to buy a new starter, along with a battery tray, and door hinges lol

combatcarl

No, no! Don't buy a new one! Look up starter contacts in here, its an EASY $10 fix, and you keep the (hopefully) OEM starter! Don't throw down for a new one!

CountryYota

should i just replace the contacts?? like buy the rebuild starter thing?

combatcarl

Yepyep, I'm on my phone, otherwise I'd dig up more info. Just need the contacts, I think most parts stores and stealerships should have them. Depending on which set ya get, I think a little soldering may be needed? Not sure on that, tho.

CountryYota

where the heck is the painless hot shot starter kit.... iv discovered that my motor is a 84ish 22r, there is a rubber peice that goes from the valve over gasket to the breather where the heck and i get on? cant find them

RAD4Runner

Hi CountryYota, You mean the starter solenoid (the part that's piggybacked on the starter)clicks? Or the starter tries to turn but could not?
Or do you hear relaysclick?

If relay, I have a post that clarifies locations of starter relay and circuit opening relay (power fuel pump) here

Also, If you check the FSM on a sticky in this forum, you will see that E-brake circuit does not have any connection with starting circuit. If e-brake affects starting, I would inspect for mixed up wiring/ground

Regards

CountryYota

i dunno what is clickin, all i know is i beat on the starter and it starts

xxxtreme22r

That's either 1 starter contacts and maybe the related plunger or two the little wire that runs to it is loose. Most likely the contacts.

Read up on it here: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Starter.shtml

CountryYota

there is a place that will rebuild the starter, i mean all of it, in a town close to here for like 30.00 muahahaha