Hey guys im sure there are quite a few post here about the problem im just starting to have, but every case is different, I have a 96 Limited T4R 4WD with 135,000miles, ive noticed that about a week ago when i get in and turn the ignition it clicks once, then its starts after the second try, but then yesterday i had to turn the ignition about 2 min clicking before it finally started, i have had the truck for only about a month, so i havent really gotten into it, but what is causing the clicking? is my starter going bad, or is it something else? what can i do to either save it or save my self a headache later on......... Thanks

 

Your contacts are worn. Pull the starter and replace the two starter contacts. They tend to wear unevenly so one side will have a big groove and the other will not. The replacement OEM set was about $22, but beats buying a new or reman starter.

I had the exact issues about a month ago and I replaced mine and all is well.

 

KrashDH is right. It's better to replace the contacts on your OEM starter. Aftermarket starters are generally crap compared to your stock one.

 

Ok so i was close to what i thought it was, ive never changed contacts on a starter, is that something i can do with basic tools in my garage? would anybody happen to have pics of this job? or maybe a quick review of the procedure? thanks again guys

 

See below for all you need to know:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Starter.shtml

 

not if you get one from a toyota dealer. they are 100% used, but 110% better than original. all the proper guts have been upgraded (contacts, bearings, brushes...)

 

Used re-man Toyota starters are good. I mean "aftermarket" as in other brands like Autozone or Kragen brand starters. Those suck compared to new or rebuilt Toyota starters.

 

Here is my thread on the starter thing.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/p...-issue-184572/

If you scroll down I took a pic of the orientation to get the starter out (for a Tacoma) and the actual worn contacts. Hope this helps a bit.

 

alright ill try it, cause its not getting any better. thanks