RAD4Runner
Senior Member
Agree.
No start, no crank, no clicks on first try, second try it starts?
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19963.4lsr5
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My Saturn when I had a bad starter didn’t make a klick. So after replacing the ignition switch and the clutch safety interlock switch and still had the problem I replaced the starter and problem went away.
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jgue467
Senior Member
The plunger after thousands of repeated beatings against the copper contacts wins by flatting the copper so much it does not make sufficient contact to pass enough current, hence the "click". Then after trying again and again, the plunger moves the copper contact just enough for sufficient current to pass to the starter. A new contact and your're back in business for quite some time.
Mine has survived to 320K but I've helped 2 other buddies change the contacts (actually it's only 1 contact that wears but may as well change both)....Luck all. :cowboy:
mtbtim
Elite Member
Hmmm, I guess Ol' Timmy was right on this one. I reckon I sometimes get lucky with my Toyota forum diagnosis. OP, glad you got it fixed and you're rig is back on the road.
Good job fixing the problem on your own. You saved yourself lots of money turning your own wrenches. Next time though, consider just swapping out the contacts and plunger. If you starter was the original Denso, it's far superior to any other aftermarket crap that auto parts stores sell. If you got a remanned Denso, then you did good.
SR5_4Runner
Junior Member
Was this resolved? If so how was it fixed?
TheDurk
Elite Member
The resolution is clearly stated in the thread. I suggest you read the thread rather than asking an OP who has not been back since December. Did you read any of the other six threads you posted the same question on?
We love helping people but we expect folks to expend a minimum of their own effort.
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97 4Runner SR5, Automatic
I have a similar issue. I already changed the starter and starter relay, to a new one. I checked the battery it's 12.14v output. All lights works, radio works. When I try to start it, you hear one click, NO crank ( at all), NO multiple clicking sound like battery is dying but you hear humming when holding the ignition to start. I tried moving the vehicle and tried to start it again ( nada). I tried starting I on neutral, nothing. The 4runner was just working 4 hours ago, I came home Parked it and it won't start anymore. Any thoughts? Thank you for your expert assistance or knowledge to share at this point I hit rock bottom coz I have no idea what else to check
I have a similar issue. I already changed the starter and starter relay, to a new one. I checked the battery it's 12.14v output. All lights works, radio works. When I try to start it, you hear one click, NO crank ( at all), NO multiple clicking sound like battery is dying but you hear humming when holding the ignition to start. I tried moving the vehicle and tried to start it again ( nada). I tried starting I on neutral, nothing. The 4runner was just working 4 hours ago, I came home Parked it and it won't start anymore. Any thoughts? Thank you for your expert assistance or knowledge to share at this point I hit rock bottom coz I have no idea what else to check
phattyduck
Elite Member
Replace the starter (OEM or Denso reman) or rebuild it yourself (new solenoid and contacts. Normal stuff...
Edit... it may still just be intermittent - try the key to START for 1-2 seconds at a time multiple times until the starter spins. You basically are trying to find a spot where the starter contacts and solenoid have enough contact to run the starter (the solenoid spins a bit each time it is actuated).
-Charlie
