I have had a random no start (just a click) every since I have owned my truck (5 years). From time to time I try to track down the issue and thus far I have not found the answer.

Here is what I have already tried.

Replaced clutch peddle sensor
Replaced Battery & Alternator
Replaced + and - wires from battery
Replaced the main 3 ground wires.
Replaced the wire that runs from + term to starter.
Replaced starter contacts

Nothing has really helped although the new optima battery seemed to make it occur less often.

Seems to be no coloration between a start and no start, and if I unplug the positive side of the battery, wait 3 or 4 minutes and plug it back on the truck will jump to life.

I have left the truck parked for 3 months before and it fired up like new and I have shut off the engine for only 30 seconds and it will refuse to start.


So any more ideas?

 

how about a new starter? worked for me.

 

installed a relay on the small wire to the starter to supply battery voltage directly to the solenoid.

 

If you still have the stock starter or a Toyota starter it is more than likely the starter. I had the same problem for years. Just last week I went to the pick and pull to pull one off of an 88 and it starts up perfect every time. The one off of the 88 was a aftermarket non Toyota starter.

I have read that the Toyota starters last quite a while but become troublesome after a few years.

P.S. Order your starter online or find one from the Salvage (make sure they test it first). I never had any luck finding a starter for my truck from the local stores for under $150.

 

well... waited long enough: this has already been covered by our friend and fellow forum member 4Crawler:
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Starter.shtml

 

check the connections on your battery first. I had that happen a while ago. Didn't look bad but it was enough to make it not want to start. I also had a ground wire fall off that made it so it wouldn't start. but yah check connections before you spend the money.

 

Ignitor?