Trouble starting

[jareddavidj]

My runner has always been a little slow to start but lately its been getting worse. It takes a while to start and when it does, it stumbles a bit. It's been getting cold for our california standards and it only does this after its been sitting for at least a couple hours. What do you think it is? I'll include a video

4runner start - YouTube

 

[hrt4me]

battery? starter? fuel filter? air filter? MAF?

 

[Kanger328]

I have the exact same issue. From what I've researched, I believe it's the starter contacts. I tried replacing them yesterday, but it was too much of a PITA so I'm taking it to my mechanic tomorrow. Both contacts cost me just under $20 at Toyota dealer...but you can find them cheaper.

Could also be dying battery or fuel pump. That's what I've found on this forum anyway. GL.

 

[jareddavidj]

Got a write up?

 

[kball]

If it's your starter contacts it will just click once and that's it. The engine won't turn over. It sounds like it turns over fine and starts but stumbles when running and then dies. I'm guessing since your video won't play for me, says unavailable...

I'd start with the easy stuff, clean your MAF, plugs, wires. Then clean the throttle body, IAC.

 

[Kanger328]

Got a write up?

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/63228-another-starter-contacts-removal-thread.html

Like I said, this is a PITA if you have a 4x4. And as the others have mentioned, it could be something else.