Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    murphy the cat's Avatar
    murphy the cat Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Aug 25, 2007, 08:47 AM
    1999 Toyota Fourrunner
    When the car is cold and you go to start it, turn the key to start and it doesn't do anything or it will click once then nothing. But, if you turn the key off and on a couple times it will finally start. When the car is warm it doesn't do the same thing.
    Is it the stater or is there a relay that is going bad.
    TxGreaseMonkey's Avatar
    TxGreaseMonkey Posts: 16,761, Reputation: 5597
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Aug 25, 2007, 09:55 AM
    Clean connections to battery and starter motor/solenoid. The link below should help:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post235560
    kitch428's Avatar
    kitch428 Posts: 1,440, Reputation: 152
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #3

    Aug 25, 2007, 02:01 PM
    It's the starter. We change 4Runner starters (and Tacoma's) by the bucket loads.
    What you're hearing is the solenoid clicking. At that point, it normaly make a contact and spins the starter. "The contacts" is the problem. They wear out.
    A Toyota reman starter is your best bet in replacment. Trust me on this one.
    CaptainRich's Avatar
    CaptainRich Posts: 4,492, Reputation: 537
    Cars & Trucks Expert
    		  
    #4

    Aug 25, 2007, 04:13 PM
    These battery connections are very susceptible to corrosion and looseness. And the starters fail a somewhat higher rate than some others.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Automatic Transmission Doesn't Lock Into Place On 1999 Toyota Corolla [ 1 Answers ]

When I pull back the automatic transmission lever from park to reverse or drive, for example, it doesn't lock into place, so there's sometimes some confusion whether the car is in reverse or in drive. Sometimes it's in between. Is this a symptom of transmission problems? Should I be concerned? Any...

1999 Toyota Tocoma 4 wheel drive [ 1 Answers ]

When it gets cold outside I have trouble getting the truck to go forward until it warms up a long time. I can back up fine I just can't go forward. If I try to go forward (give it gas) my back tires will spin but the truck won't move. This is in regular drive position, not 4-wheel. After it warms...

View more questions Search