4runner901

okay my 95 4runner wont start

i push the clutch in all the way

turn the key

then it sounds like a toy gun shooting

-yes i have gas
- this just started

any help?

TOYOTA 1

bad connection, dead battery, starter needs rebuilt. check those in that order

4runner901

are you serious.....

Elton

check the battery connection

4Crawler

iTrader: (3)

When you say "then it sounds like a toy gun shooting", what exactly are you describing? A Click - Click every time you turn the key or a rat-a--tat-tat noise like a machine gun?

Here is one simple test you can perform:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...shtml#EasyTest

dirtoyboy

sounds like a bad starter to me.....

baseballchamp157

Yea, bad starter. Have someone tap on the starter while you try and crank it. If it starts. you need a new starter

plumo57

Okay, my 86 is giving me a click click when i try to start. Sometimes it starts, sometimes it just clicks (sounds like pass side kick panel area). When it does crank, it fires for a second, then dies. Then i crank it again and it lights up, but runs rough, low idles for 15 to 20 seconds before coming fully to life. Seems like two seperate problems, but help would be nice. (not trying to redirect here, hoping for add on info)

peachey

4runner901: could be worn teeth on ring gear try turning your engine over and try it again.

plumo57: have you cleaned your battery terminals lately my 86 did the same thing.

plumo57

they didnt look too bad, but i'll give it a shot