I need some help as the 4runner won't start anymore. Here's a list what he does and doesn't. This is a 1992, 2L-T, turbo diesel.
- Key turned: glow plug indicator light comes up
- Glow plug indicator light stops, key turned for ignition: one click coming from starter motor but no turn. And buy turn i mean, not turning over.
Sometimes the engine starts (like, turn - ignition and running), sometimes it doesn't.
What we tested:
Battery: we tought it was dead, tested it with multimeter and gave 0.0v. Bought a new one but again, no turn. We went back to the batteryshop for a real battery-test and battery was good.
Starter Relay: We removed the starter relay and hard wired the connector pins but still no turn.
Contacts: Batterycontacts are clean. We also measured 12.5v at the + wire on the starter motor.
What we haven't tested yet:
- voltage drop at starter motor.
- amps. i do not have an amp clamp-on meter.
Also: we also have a faulty/dead coolant temperature sensor. Could this be related?
Possible solution: I could buy a new starter relay ($120) and/or starter motor ($170) but that would be too easy and no fun. It does start from time to time. If i try a couple of times it does start like it should.
Any help is appreciated.
[UPDATE:] So i began taking out the starter motor. Loosened the two 17mm bolts and tapped e few times with a hammer on the motor to get it loose. Then i was like, 'wait a minute..., could this be?' I srewed them back on, put the + wire back, gave it a try and it turned! I went for a small trip today to test and he started every time without error. Another €€€ saved.