so you found starter contacts but not for your model year...?

I was forced to buy them from the dealer. I used the Denso Part number on the side of my starter for my search and every affordable kit I found on Amazon, Ebay, etc didn't list my starter part number as the one of the ones that it would work for. It was frustrating because I found kits for like $15 that had the plunger and contacts. I ended up spending $69 for the parts from Toyota but the contact kits from Toyota are more extensive and included all the other associated hardware that goes with the copper contacts. Maybe this is why they are more pricey, but then again, the dealer is usually the most expensive option.

Here's my part numbers related to my 2000 SR5 3.4L 4x4:

My Starter is Toyota Part #28100-62030
Denso Part Number for my Starter #228000-4082 (1.8kw)
Part numbers for the contacts #28226-54340 & #28226-72010
Part number for the Plunger/Magnet #28235-54380

Hi All,
I am going to tackle the solenoid rebuild this weekend on my son's 99 SR5 2wd automatic. From researching removal of the starter on this forum and elsewhere it sounds like I should be able to drop his out the bottom of the engine bay. Can anyone confirm this - I'd rather not jack the truck up and remove the wheel if i don't have to (assuming I don't have to do this anyway to remove the bolts holding it in place).

Also - I'm planning on buying the attached kit from Amazon (Victory Lap ND34SOL) - can anyone confirm this is the right one?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Thanks
S

Yes it drops through the bottom.


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You're better off getting the part numbers off the side of the starter first and searching for the right plunger and contacts. You can actually read the label because it faces the passenger side wheel well. Just jack up that front right side, remove the wheel, get in there with a rag and some cleaner and wipe down the side of the starter facing the wheel well. Once you get the Toyota and Denso part numbers off the side, you can accurately find the right parts.

There is a VERY good chance that one on Amazon you're thinking about purchasing is wrong for your starter.

I CAN tell you that kit worked perfectly on the 1.4kW starter found on my 5-speed '99 4Runner. See my review on there dated Sept 29, 2013.

I don't know if it works on the larger starter you probably have on your auto trans. It would appear that others have used it on the 1.8kW according to other reviews.

It would be nice if there was an easier way to be sure which kits work for the 1.4kw and 1.8kw starters on our rigs. I found so many kits online but not one listed my Denso part number as one it would work for. I have a feeling there's probably lots of different kits that will work but there's no way to know until you get the parts and check. From the pics on the seller's sites, it's easy to see if the contacts look right but there's no way to know if the plunger is the right length because the sellers don't give measurements. I would have loved to find an affordable kit but I ended up going to the dealer for my 1.8kw starter on my 2000 SR5 4x4.

Edit: This seller does advertise the dimensions of the plunger. That's super helpful. @Spur4Life , if you can wait until tomorrow, I'm pretty sure I saved my old parts from my solenoid repair and I can take some measurements from my old plunger and let you know if they match the kit you're thinking of buying. Since you have an automatic, you'll have the 1.8kw starter, and I have an automatic as well. I'm stuck at the Fire Station until tomorrow morning.

After @TheDurk said the Amazon kit worked great for his 1.4kw starter, I took some measurements of the plunger from my 1.8kw starter, which yours should be the same one as mine since you have an automatic as well.

The Amazon site said the diameter of the plunger disk is 34.8mm and the overall length is 96.7mm. Mine measured 36.8mm in diameter and 96.8mm long. So, the length is spot on and the diameter for the one they're selling is 2mm less. The plunger on my starter hits the contacts 4-5mm in from the edge so I don't think the 2mm less in diameter would be of any concern. If you took a mm off from each side, the plunger would still be hitting the contacts 3-4mm from the edge. So, I really think this kit would work for the 1.4kw and 1.8kw starters.
@Spur4Life , if you end up using this kit, could you please report back if it worked out for you. Having an affordable kit we know for sure is good for both kilowatt starters would definitely help others to save some money when it comes time for them to repair their starter.

Here's a couple pics of the measurements I took:

Thanks guys! Parts should be here tomorrow and I'll let you know how the install goes after I tackle it this weekend.

I bought an ebay kit for like 10 bucks that come with the plunger and contacts. When I tackle the job, I'll let everyone know if it works for a 97 auto. The description says it should work so we shall see.

OK.. Job took about 1.5 hours with most of that time figuring out how to get the two bolts that attach the starter to the engine off (multiple pieces on my socket wrench did the trick). The original contacts and plunger base were all looking pretty worn so hopefully this solves the issue.

I can also confirm that the once the two bolts are off the starter will drop right out of the bottom of the V6 2wd SR5 Automatic. I didn't even have to take off the wheel.

The kit from amazon (Victory Lap ND-34SOL) worked perfect on my starter (part number 28100-62050-84. Which I believe is a 1.4kw - interesting as I was expecting to find a 1.8kw installed). The kit came with a list of vehicle fitments inside which I have included below along with a few other pics.

Thanks for the information last week. Definitely helped..

S

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Thanks for reporting back that the contacts worked. How did you determine your starter was a 1.4kw? It was my understanding the automatic versions of our truck had the 1.8kw starter. The part number you gave is the Toyota part number. What was the Denso part number?

I looked up the toyota part number on google and it seemed to match up with the 1.4kw.. Maybe I'm mistaken. Below is a pic of the sticker on my starter.. I think the denso part # is 9622809-530 but its really hard to read..

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I think the issue is this is a "Remanufactured" Starter and not the original that came with the rig. It's my guess, the previous owner of your rig had it replaced and with the wrong kilowatt starter. I did see a reference to a similar part #28100-62050 (no 84 at the end) and it listed that starter for 3rd Gen years with a "Manual" transmission.

I just talked with a parts guys at my local Toyota Dealership. He confirmed the part number on your starter is a 1.4kw, but he said a 99 Automatic should have come with either a 1.8kw or a 2.0kw. He said he can give a definitive answer though with the VIN number. I don't know if you're want to, but it you call your local Toyota dealership parts department and supply them with the VIN, they can tell you for sure which kilowatt starter should have come with your rig.

I was hoping to be able to say the starter contact and plunger kit you bought is also good for the 1.8kw starters but we'll now need someone else to be the guinea pig.

Interesting. Must be what happened. I had hoped to successfully test this for others as well! I will touch base with the dealer and see what I should have.