sometimes start sometime no start

[yamaherb]

I have 1995 runner,3.0 about once every week it will not start, starter will not turn over, if I turn ing. switch 6/7 times it will turn and start, then not have this problem for several days then it will do it again any one have this problem, thanks for any help.

 

[TY4Runnin92]

Hmmmmm....... Did you check the spark plugs to make sure they were still good? Perhaps you have fuel pump problems....... Could be a few different things. Could be that you have a bad starter. When did you purchase the Runner? Are these "bad starting days" colder than others? You may be just experiencing the prolonged process of the the oil being pumped into the engine. You may want to check your Owner's Manual for a Troubleshooting Guide or the internet.

 

[Sidney]

5 starter repair sites:

http://www.off-road.com/4x4web/toyota/tech/starter/ -
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Starter.shtml
http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/afertig/88/starterrepair.htm
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/starter/
http://www.barneymc.com/toy_root/techneek/starter.htm

Starter contact kits:

Toyota # 28226-72010/80 (battery side)
Toyota # 28226-72080(8808-9108)
Toyota # 28226-16130(9108-9308)
Toyota # 28226-55050(9308-9511)
Toyota # 28226-70040(9308-9511)
Toyota # 28226-72040 (motor side if needed)
Toyota # 28226-72010(8808-9511)
Toyota # 28226-74070(9108-9511)

Starter contacts only:

Toyota # 28226-70040
Wilson’s Electric # 45-29-652

Starter brushes:

AC Delco # D762
GP Sorensen # 255048
Standard # JX-117

Whether your starter uses two rectangular types or one rectangular and one crescent you can substitute with two squares or one square and one crescent so any of the above part #'s for those kits will be the right ones,or about half of the auto electric shops in your local yellow pages would sell aftermarket contacts for only $5 each or the pair.

If the brake and charge lights come on during revving of the engine then it's a sign that the carbon alternator brushes require replacing as this is the mileage for them to wear out.In alternators the brushes wear out on average every 140-170 000 miles where on the dashboard the brake & charge light both come on at the same time.About half of the auto electric shops in your local yellow pages sell carbon alternator brushes and copper solenoid starter contacts for about $5/pair.Another way to verify that the alternator is not charging is while the engine is running bring a metal screwdriver or any metal object near the alternator and if the alternator is working properly then it should act like a magnet and grab the screwdriver.

For carbon brushes R&R:

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/alternator_brushes/ http://www.toyotaoffroad.net/afertig/88/alternatorbrushes.htm

For decoding the dashboard lights:

http://www.powerbase-auto.co.uk/alternator_faults.htm
http://members.1stconnect.com/anozira/SiteTops/energy/Alternator/alternator.htm

Here are part #'s for Toyota alternator carbon brushes and copper solenoid starter contacts which are used in about 95% of all Toyota vehicles.

Toyota alternator Brushes with holder:

Toyota # 27370-35060=$29

Alternator brush only (qty:1 brush unless otherwise stated):

AC Delco # E724,E731 (side wire and concave tip)
Ace Electric # DA-61 (brush only),S-5367 (brush holder)
Beck Arnley # 178-1669 (side wire and concave tip)
Beck Arnley # 178-1376
Borg Warner # X580 (side wire and concave tip)
Canadian Tire # 19-2050-6=$4.49/pair
Daihatsu # 27370-87302-000
Daihatsu # 27371-63020-000
Daihatsu # 27371-87501-000
Daihatsu # 27371-70300-000
Echlin # E601=$8.16/pair (UAP/NAPA)
Echlin # ECHE601
Echlin # EC480
Echlin # ECHE480
GP Sorensen # 255047 (side wire and concave tip)
GM # 94123056
GM # 96054118
Honda # 31144-PD1-004=$9.72
Honda # 31144-PD1-0040
Honda # 31144-PD1-0030
Honda # 31150-PR7-A01
Honda # 31150-PTO-003
Hino Industries # 021660-0390
Hino Industries # 021660-0510
Isuzu # 8-94123-056-0
Isuzu # 8-97032-308-0
Isuzu # 8-97032-310-0
Mazda # 021660-0390
Mazda # 021660-0510
Mazda # KL47-18-W75
Mileage Plus # E601SB
Mitsubishi # MD604474
Mitsubishi # 21660-0510
Niehoff # WA571 (side wire and concave tip)
NipponDenso # 021660-0390
NipponDenso # 021660-0510
Standard # JX-116 (side wire and concave tip)
Subaru # 021660-0390
Subaru # 021660-0510
Suzuki # 31631-82610
Suzuki # 31656-82611
Suzuki # 021660-0510
Toyota # 27370-42010
Toyota # 27370-75060
Toyota # 27371-63020=$5.80 (up to 9105) (side wire and concave tip)
Toyota # 27371-70300=$5.20 (9105-9511)
UAP/NAPA # MPEE601SB
Victory Lap # FAX57=$4.49/pair (Canadian Tire)
Wilson's Electric # 26-29-7534 (side wire and concave tip)=$2.20 each (Diesel Auto Electric)(Parts for Trucks,box of 10 for $3.40)

Specifications:
Length=15 mm
Width=7 mm
Thickness=5 mm
Lead length=49 mm

Sidney
Repairs tv's,vcr's,home/car audio out of my home
E-mail:sidneybek(at)yahoo.com
Dartmouth,Nova Scotia
Canada
1985 Toyota 4-Runner,22R-E,W56,RN60LV-MSEK,rusted rear step/towing chrome bumper with 241 000 KM

 

[4playin]

I have 1995 runner,3.0 about once every week it will not start, starter will not turn over, if I turn ing. switch 6/7 times it will turn and start, then not have this problem for several days then it will do it again any one have this problem, thanks for any help.

I had a problem like that on my 90 runner I used to have. And it ticked me off. It's either the starter (like I thought), or it's the ignition cylinder (like I didn't think).

If you hear a clicking noise like when your starter's going out, and replace it or have it tested, and it still does it, I would put money on it being your ignition...