Starter problems
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Starter problems
Hi. I have an 87 toyota 4runner 4cyl standard and am having some problems with my starter. The other day i tryed to start and all i heard was a clicking sound of the starter solonoid.....i think. I've read it can be worn parts in the starter and that i should get a rebuild kit, but i took the starter off and opened it up and it looks in excellent condition. I put it back on and did another test i found on the internet. it said to test the voltage going in to the starter solonoid, so i did so. it gave me a reading of 4.57v, when it should be 0.5v within the battery voltage. The site gave me no tips on what i can do if it reads low like that, anyone have any ideas?
..and p.s.: i bench tested the starter when i had it off and it worked fine
cheers
dave
..and p.s.: i bench tested the starter when i had it off and it worked fine
cheers
dave
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For Automatics there is a Neutral Safety Switch. Try in Neutral or park. If that doesen't work, check voltage on input side of switch (just check both). If it is a stick, it may have a clutch switch, locate and check as described above. Those would be my guess. Otherwise, it may be the switch, relay (if so equipped), etc.
Hope this helps
For Automatics there is a Neutral Safety Switch. Try in Neutral or park. If that doesen't work, check voltage on input side of switch (just check both). If it is a stick, it may have a clutch switch, locate and check as described above. Those would be my guess. Otherwise, it may be the switch, relay (if so equipped), etc.
Hope this helps
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Clean the battery cables. If their turning green [ corrosion growing up the cable ] replace them.
Make sure the ground is good and clean to at the block end, and at the body end.
Electricity likes good clean contact points.
Make sure the ground is good and clean to at the block end, and at the body end.
Electricity likes good clean contact points.
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Hi. I have an 87 toyota 4runner 4cyl standard and am having some problems with my starter. The other day i tryed to start and all i heard was a clicking sound of the starter solonoid.....i think. I've read it can be worn parts in the starter and that i should get a rebuild kit, but i took the starter off and opened it up and it looks in excellent condition. I put it back on and did another test i found on the internet. it said to test the voltage going in to the starter solonoid, so i did so. it gave me a reading of 4.57v, when it should be 0.5v within the battery voltage. The site gave me no tips on what i can do if it reads low like that, anyone have any ideas?
..and p.s.: i bench tested the starter when i had it off and it worked fine
cheers
dave
..and p.s.: i bench tested the starter when i had it off and it worked fine
cheers
dave
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...shtml#EasyTest
Well, if you found the solenoid contacts were not the problem, then look at the index on the page for:
"What if its not the solenoid?"
Which takes you to this section:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...l#OtherOptions
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87 4runner: Have had it 11 months and I'm on the 3rd starter. The 1st I had to change out the 1st week, 2nd & 3rd lasted 3 months, and this last one is at 5 months & appears to be on the way out. Seems to act up in cold weather, (western Montana). My very reputable mechanic told me that the people rebuilding the starters do not always do a thorough job, but this is ridiculous, though the last one I installed had distinctive beat marks on it from the previous owner, and, it also lasted the longest. Is it possible that something is burning the starters up. or is it just poor workmanship? Help!
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87 4runner: Have had it 11 months and I'm on the 3rd starter. The 1st I had to change out the 1st week, 2nd & 3rd lasted 3 months, and this last one is at 5 months & appears to be on the way out. Seems to act up in cold weather, (western Montana). My very reputable mechanic told me that the people rebuilding the starters do not always do a thorough job, but this is ridiculous, though the last one I installed had distinctive beat marks on it from the previous owner, and, it also lasted the longest. Is it possible that something is burning the starters up. or is it just poor workmanship? Help!
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...shtml#EasyTest
Might be the problem is in the vehicle wiring. If so, some fixes:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...l#OtherOptions
And also, pop open the cover on he solenoid and see what the contacts look like:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...rter.shtml#Fix
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