Starter Issue

idealconcepts · 11-03-2005, 11:21 AM

Ok, I have searched and read through a couple dozen post regarding starters but haven’t come across a similar issue I am having with mine. Everyonce in a while, maybe every 3 or 4 days, I will need to turn my key 2-3 (rarely 4 times) to start my truck. It is an 89 5spd V6 with 190K miles and I am the second owner. Other times it will start up on the first try. When I turn the key and it doesn’t start I don’t hear a clicking, my assumption is the starter is going out. Will replacing the contacts, like I have read in a bunch of threads cure this? Or do I have a different problem? I do have some corrosion on the battery terminals and was told I should replace the battery, can this affect start up (even if it isn’t clicking)? I am about to leave to have the starter, alternator, and battery checked at autozone or kragen. Any thoughts on my situation?

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rimpainter.com · 11-03-2005, 11:42 AM

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idealconcepts · 11-03-2005, 12:33 PM

Went to Autozone and they tested the battery and altenator. The Batter wasn't looking to good. I tried to start the truck it woundn't probably because the test drained the whatever power was left in the battery. They checked the Altenator and it was only producing 1 to 2 amps worth of juice. They have a refurbished one for $161 with a lifetime warranty, another place has it for $139 with a two year, going to call the dealer just to see what their cost is. It looks fairly easy to remove and replace, anything else I can do instead of replacing it or is it one of those parts you typically can't repair on your own? Also any other places I can call to get the part you guys would suggest?

4Crawler · 11-06-2005, 08:58 AM

Usually you just need to replace the alternator brushes:
- http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/mainte...nator_brushes/

And on the starter problem, do a quick voltage test:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...shtml#EasyTest

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idealconcepts Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MOVED Posts: 107	Went to Autozone and they tested the battery and altenator. The Batter wasn't looking to good. I tried to start the truck it woundn't probably because the test drained the whatever power was left in the battery. They checked the Altenator and it was only producing 1 to 2 amps worth of juice. They have a refurbished one for $161 with a lifetime warranty, another place has it for $139 with a two year, going to call the dealer just to see what their cost is. It looks fairly easy to remove and replace, anything else I can do instead of replacing it or is it one of those parts you typically can't repair on your own? Also any other places I can call to get the part you guys would suggest? __________________ "Talk does not cook rice" -Old Chinese Proverb

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4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,828	Usually you just need to replace the alternator brushes: - http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/mainte...nator_brushes/ And on the starter problem, do a quick voltage test: - http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...shtml#EasyTest __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

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