I just bought a 89 2wd 22re reg auto Toyota for next to nothing. Hasnt been started in a year. When you put a new battery in it you get full power to dash and lights, but only get a click when you try to start. I am assuming it is the starter, but dont know what to check first. I dont want to take it off unless i need to (im a big guy, dont fit under trucks well). any suggestions?

 

I would think its that or bad connection to battery or battery dying.

 

Yeah I'd first assume its a bad connection to battery too

 

well i checked the fuse box under the hood and there was nothing showing starter. so i looked at the fuse box under the dash on drivers side and i dont have the cover to see what fuse is for what.

 

Ain't none; starter fuse, that is. See below for some troubleshooting tips:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...shtml#EasyTest