Manual Trans No Start No Crank - Page 2 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

TheDurk · 12-08-2021, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawdog

Thanks Kanoe, the symptoms were so similar to the clutch switch my mind first jumped there, definitely could be the starter. I'll have to look back through my records but I believe it is original.

Did you try using the clutch bypass switch on the dash? If it starts fine, then your clutch switch is the issue. If it doesn't, then starter contacts are a good bet.

sportscarfan · 12-08-2021, 11:01 PM

If you need to replace the contacts in the starter - part numbers
28226-54340 (one contact kit)
28226-72010 (the other contact kit)
28235-74130 (plunger, magnetic) <-NOTE had to shorten rod by 28mm (to 40mm length)

I did this 8 years ago and this is what I have in my notes, so I don't know if I got the wrong part number or part for the plunger, but apparently it was easy enough for me to shorten it.

Bad Luck · 12-09-2021, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sportscarfan

If you need to replace the contacts in the starter - part numbers
28226-54340 (one contact kit)
28226-72010 (the other contact kit)
28235-74130 (plunger, magnetic) <-NOTE had to shorten rod by 28mm (to 40mm length)

I did this 8 years ago and this is what I have in my notes, so I don't know if I got the wrong part number or part for the plunger, but apparently it was easy enough for me to shorten it.

Is there only one starter option for manual transmissions? I know there are 2 different starters that came with the 3.4L engines.

Sawdog · 12-22-2021, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Hvacman

So I just bought a hi mileage ‘96 5vze - 5 speed and having starter issues similar to above.
I keep reading I should save/repair the starter vs. buying a replacement, but how do I know its not a cheapie already in place?
Is there a way to I.D. The starter while its in the vehicle?
Thanks

OP here, just as everyone said, it was indeed the contacts. Getting the starter out was a royal PIA- other than that, easy job. Spent a good hour trying to wiggle the starter out, rest of the job took 20 minutes. I used this kit.

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sportscarfan · 01-03-2022, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawdog

Getting the starter out was a royal PIA- other than that, easy job. Spent a good hour trying to wiggle the starter out, rest of the job took 20 minutes.

I've read that before, but when I pulled mine I remember it was maybe 15 min including getting the 4runner on my scissor lift. Then I looked through my maintenance records and I installed a 1" body lift before the starter contacts needed replacing...so body lift might make this job easier.

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