xliu63
Jan 8, 2008, 07:28 PM
Hi,
I have read several postings on starting problem. My problem is similar to some postings.
I stopped Advanced Auto Part. The test showed good starter. But many times I need to crank 20 or 40 times before the car starts. The salesman suggested to check the grounding.
I read kitch428's suggestion on this issue.
First I would check the battery. Do a wiggle test of the positive and negative cables. See if they turn easily by hand on the termanals. Are they heavily corroded?
With a volt meter, see if the voltage is around 12.5V before you start. It's very common to see loose connections.
Next, a very common problem is the Toyota starters. They just click, and then nothing. Dash lights are fine. Then click, and then nothing. And on the next try, it starts. This is caused by starter solenoid contacts inside the starter. It will need replacing for that.
Hope this helps.
My question is if the problem is starter solenoid contacts inside the starter. Does it mean I need to change the starter or It is possible just to change part of it?
The battery is just a few month old.
Thanks.
I have read several postings on starting problem. My problem is similar to some postings.
I stopped Advanced Auto Part. The test showed good starter. But many times I need to crank 20 or 40 times before the car starts. The salesman suggested to check the grounding.
I read kitch428's suggestion on this issue.
First I would check the battery. Do a wiggle test of the positive and negative cables. See if they turn easily by hand on the termanals. Are they heavily corroded?
With a volt meter, see if the voltage is around 12.5V before you start. It's very common to see loose connections.
Next, a very common problem is the Toyota starters. They just click, and then nothing. Dash lights are fine. Then click, and then nothing. And on the next try, it starts. This is caused by starter solenoid contacts inside the starter. It will need replacing for that.
Hope this helps.
My question is if the problem is starter solenoid contacts inside the starter. Does it mean I need to change the starter or It is possible just to change part of it?
The battery is just a few month old.
Thanks.