'00 4Runner Won't Start, Please Advise
Today, my 4Runner wouldn't start. I am sure the battery is good. All of the accessories work, the wipers, horn, etc... When I turn the key, I didn't hear anything (clicks and such). I actually had my wife turn the key while I listened closely under the hood and I could hear a single click every time the key was turned. The click was coming from around the starter relay/fuse box next to the battery, not from around the starter. I just replaced the starter last week, and it was working great. After about 30 trys, it finally cranked, but when I turned it off, it wouldn't crank again.
I appreciate any advice. |
I know you just replaced it...but sounds like the starter again. If it just clicks, it's typically the starter.
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Solinoid?
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something to always do...take off the terminals and clean them real good, and make sure theres no corrosion, and once you put them back on, tighten them real good.
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Are all your fuses good?
I blew the 120A Alt fuse last week and it seemed just like a dead battery. EDIT: nevermind - I totally overlooked the fact that your accessories are working. |
brand new starter?
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No, the starter was rebuilt, and not an oem model. I will try cleaning the battery posts. I'd hate to have to replace the starter again, it was a 2 person job.
Interestingly, about an hour ago, it started right up, so I ran some errands. After I came home, I killed it, and it cranked right back up again. I guess I could try putting the old starter back on and see if anything changes. |
Not uncommon for a "rebuilt" starter to have worn out solenoid contacts. Best bet is to simply repair your old starter (and the rebuilt one too):
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Starter.shtml |
Good to know. I'll pick up the contacts and open up the original starter later today.
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