95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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I have a 99 tacoma. Starter is about 1 1/2 yrs old. about 40,000 miles on it. every time i go to start it makes a clicking noise. i cleaned the contacts on the battery and it is still clicking. Dont really want to buy new starter if i dont have to. can i just replace the starter contacts or solenoid??
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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Probably the contacts, but, it is fishy cause its so new. Is it a nippon denso?

Contacts are easy to replace, just gotta pull it out...
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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your battery is fully charged?
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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contacts
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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contacts, solved my clicking
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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im not sure what it is. and yes the batt is good
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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im not sure what it is. and yes the batt is good
have you tried new contacts?
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