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97 4Runner..problems starting
Jun 21, 2005 | 06:13 AM
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97 4Runner..problems starting
From time to time, the truck will not start. Just a click and that's it. Trying again usually does it.
I checked the starter wires for corrosion, but they look fine.
Any idea what it might be?
I checked the starter wires for corrosion, but they look fine.
Any idea what it might be?
Jun 21, 2005 | 06:44 AM
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Wanted to add, yesterday when I tried to start the truck I saw an arch under the ignition cover.
Jun 21, 2005 | 07:09 AM
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It is the starter, search around for topics and your questions will be anwsered.
It is a fairly regular topic around here, I have replaced mine, but the part was on backorder and took a few days.
It is a fairly regular topic around here, I have replaced mine, but the part was on backorder and took a few days.
Jun 21, 2005 | 08:13 AM
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Had the same problem with mine two months ago .Took it to a alternator rebuilding shop and had the starter rebuild .Cost me $160 cash including labour .
Jun 21, 2005 | 09:12 AM
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Looks like you can replace just the contacts per a link I found. I might go that route, especially if it's cheaper.
Jun 21, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bmwpower
Looks like you can replace just the contacts per a link I found. I might go that route, especially if it's cheaper.
George
Jun 21, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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Yup its the starter just rebuild it instead of buying a new one which would cost like 300 bucks!
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Jun 21, 2005 | 07:26 PM
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I bought my contacts from Roger, pulled the starter, replaced them, and had it back in in under 1HR. Works great.
Jun 25, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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i just had mine replaced though as others have said, you can rebuild it if you have the time. just do it 
Jun 25, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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Usually quite easy to replace the copper contacts inside the starter solenoid. That is usually the cause of the "click":
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Starter.shtml
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Starter.shtml
Jun 26, 2005 | 09:37 AM
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Hardest part is removing the starter itself but you can go the the tech section for the procedure in removing the starter.
George
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