'95 4Runner won't start, won't turn over
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'95 4Runner won't start, won't turn over
I was having a weak start problem with my 1995 4Runner 3L V6 2 weeks ago. I pulled the starter and replaced the contact points and plunger which seemed to fix the starting problem.
But, when I went to start her up 2 days ago I had the same weak start problem where I would have to hold the key for 3-8 seconds for it to get going. Then, later that day, it wouldn't start at all. It doesn't turn over. I can hear the starter spinning. I also noticed that when I try to start the radio and clock shut off. I get these warnings on the dashboard (the rear anti-lock light is always on though)
The lights turn on, radio works, clock works, dash and interior lights come on. I used a multimeter to test my battery and got 12.49v .
Any ideas on how to proceed?
But, when I went to start her up 2 days ago I had the same weak start problem where I would have to hold the key for 3-8 seconds for it to get going. Then, later that day, it wouldn't start at all. It doesn't turn over. I can hear the starter spinning. I also noticed that when I try to start the radio and clock shut off. I get these warnings on the dashboard (the rear anti-lock light is always on though)
The lights turn on, radio works, clock works, dash and interior lights come on. I used a multimeter to test my battery and got 12.49v .
Any ideas on how to proceed?
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Put your voltmeter on the battery and turn the key; I'll bet it drops below 9v. Which is not enough to engage the starter (it's not even enough to keep the clock running!)
Your battery is really low. You could try charging it first. If that helps, put your voltmeter on the battery with it running. If less than 14v you're not charging.
But I'm guessing it's end-of-life for your battery.
Your battery is really low. You could try charging it first. If that helps, put your voltmeter on the battery with it running. If less than 14v you're not charging.
But I'm guessing it's end-of-life for your battery.
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@Scope103 I turned the key and checked the voltage, 8.xx (well under 9v). I'm going to charge it off a friends car tomorrow, check everything again and see what happens. Thanks!
@vital22re I just replaced the contacts in the starter (I'm assuming those are the contacts you're talking about). Once I put the new plunger and contact points in the starter, I took it to Pepboys, had them test it and all the readings came back within the ranges but, I'll check it again tomorrow. Thanks
@vital22re I just replaced the contacts in the starter (I'm assuming those are the contacts you're talking about). Once I put the new plunger and contact points in the starter, I took it to Pepboys, had them test it and all the readings came back within the ranges but, I'll check it again tomorrow. Thanks
Last edited by GreenMachine954; 11-29-2012 at 03:31 PM.
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Starter Spinning Means No Engagement with Flywheel
However, starter spinning means your starter is getting enough power to turn it, BUT mechanism that should make starter gear engage flywheel is not working, or gear and/or flywheel gear has worn out teeth. Checked those?
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I didn't check the flywheel when I had the starter out. I'm going to pull the starter again but, how do I check the flywheel? I just need to check the flywheel teeth of the spot that's visible and trying to connect with the starter gear? Or is it advised to spin the crank and check the whole flywheel?
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Update: I charged the battery and tried starting. Got it to turn over but still won't start and the starter or some starter wires are smoking so I'm going to pull the starter, check that and the wires.
Anything else you guys can think of?
Anything else you guys can think of?
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Update: I charged the battery and tried starting. Got it to turn over but still won't start and the starter or some starter wires are smoking so I'm going to pull the starter, check that and the wires.
Could above have happened (worn flywheel teeth in line with starter)?
Could smoke be coming from gear on gear rubbing against it other but not catching?
Try spinning crank to turn flywheel a a little?
Could starter smoke/over speed if it has no mechanical load (gears not engaging)?
Best for luck,
Anything else you guys can think of?
Could above have happened (worn flywheel teeth in line with starter)?
Could smoke be coming from gear on gear rubbing against it other but not catching?
Try spinning crank to turn flywheel a a little?
Could starter smoke/over speed if it has no mechanical load (gears not engaging)?
Best for luck,
Anything else you guys can think of?
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Update: I replaced the battery and my 4Runner, tried to start the car. I saw smoke again, stopped everything and found my starter motor was burnt out. I pulled the starter and replaced it with a different one and now my 4Runner starts like a champ!
Thanks for the replies!
Thanks for the replies!
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