98 4Runner One Click- wait then will start

[98RaleighRunner]

The problem in the title started yesterday in my daily driver vehicle. I have a 98 4Runner Limited V6 with 261,000 miles; I bought it new. I suspect the starter is the problem and I plan to put in new contacts from a rebuild kit I can get from O'R's.

Should I suspect something else? I have never replaced or rebuilt the starter before.

Thinking installing rebuild kit will be better than replacing starter. Good or bad idea?

Thank You!

 

[96BladeRunner]

starter contacts most likely

 

[habanero]

I don't know if that's your issue, but it sounds similar to how the starter makes worn contacts known.

Here's a link to one of the how-tos, hrt4me did a really nice write-up starting post #1609 that has lots of pics and info and a couple more links to look at:
https://www.yotatech.com/f200/habaneros-1996-4runner-build-up-thread-201751/index81.html

He pulled his out from underneath, I pulled mine out from between the body and frame, at the wheel well.

 

[19963.4lsr5]

My vote to replace the starter contacts. My "97 rebuild and repair" thread has a picture of the exact position the starter needs to be in to remove it from the wheel well. It's not fun.


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[mtbtim]

If you prefer videos over write-ups, here's a video tutorial you can follow to remove your starter, replace the contacts and plunger in the solenoid and reinstall it. Happy Wrenching!

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WV1t5-wcoOI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

 

[SaulG]

What transmission do you have ?? If it starts to be a PITA you don't really need to remove it all the way.

 

[thegipper]

Another vote for starter contacts.

Getting the top bolt out of the starter is a pain. Also, maneuvering it out is also a pain but it can be done.

Definitely use Tim's video he posted, it helped me a lot.