Is my starter going out? Recommendations please
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Is my starter going out? Recommendations please
Hi guys,
so I've been driving my new 82 for a few days while also doing general maintenance like fluids and grease. Well, anyway, tonight I came out of the store and hit the starter and got the grind. Like keying the starter while it's running.
do It did it 3 times in a row as I tried 3 quick tries then sat saying a couple 4 letter words for 30sec. Tried it again and fired right up?
then when I got home I turned it off and it fired right up again a few min later.
whatdo you guys recommend?
thanks
so I've been driving my new 82 for a few days while also doing general maintenance like fluids and grease. Well, anyway, tonight I came out of the store and hit the starter and got the grind. Like keying the starter while it's running.
do It did it 3 times in a row as I tried 3 quick tries then sat saying a couple 4 letter words for 30sec. Tried it again and fired right up?
then when I got home I turned it off and it fired right up again a few min later.
whatdo you guys recommend?
thanks
Last edited by 95yoda; 01-10-2018 at 07:33 PM.
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Start by taking it out and inspecting the starter and ALL flywheel gears. Also testing the action of the solenoid plunger while off the vehicle.
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what's the easiest way to test out of the vehicle? I'm assuming using a 12v battery to test but what would be the best way to do it? Thanks
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yeah I'm not sure. It was almost a grind but sort of a buzz or whatever sound. Can you see that cable it looks like it was pinched and is exposed.
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usually auto part places only sell the 2 foot pieces I will have to measure it up.
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That's not OEM. Looks like they could get or didn't have a big enough ring terminal so they split half the cable out and taped it up.
Parts store will have various lengths from 1-4', maybe longer.
Start with the cable, maybe fix the leaks they don't go well with electrical stuff.
Parts store will have various lengths from 1-4', maybe longer.
Start with the cable, maybe fix the leaks they don't go well with electrical stuff.
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Yeah, no choice but to remove and inspect the starter and connections then test it off the truck.
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It'll just keep getting worse & worse till you're stranded one day. I've had them start grinding and last a few months, grinding off & on. At some point, it just grinds.
Definitely try cleaning up that connection, I agree. Luckily starters are pretty cheap.
Definitely try cleaning up that connection, I agree. Luckily starters are pretty cheap.
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Got "28100-35060-84 REMAN STARTER" with Toyota warranty from Toyotapartsdeal.com
Hope it works with yours, too.
Note: If u buy reman OEM store may only honor OEM for core refund.
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Okay so I pulled the starter today. Wish I didn't have a charcoal canister, would have been easier for my big hands to access the top bolt. Anyway it's out along with the cable.
the teeth on the flywheel and starter look fine. Although I only was able to see the teeth viewable from where the starter came off.
I thought about using a ratchet to turn engine over but can't get to it with radiator shroud in place.
I am bringing the starter into a big starter rebuild shoo near me to check it out. They have a reman nippendenso on the shelf they said. Would that be a good starter?
the teeth on the flywheel and starter look fine. Although I only was able to see the teeth viewable from where the starter came off.
I thought about using a ratchet to turn engine over but can't get to it with radiator shroud in place.
I am bringing the starter into a big starter rebuild shoo near me to check it out. They have a reman nippendenso on the shelf they said. Would that be a good starter?