 Car wont start at first, suggestions? |
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 Nov 27, 2006 - 2:41 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 15, '03 From Aurora IL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I think my starter is going out, i'll explain what's goin on :
The car, if sitting overnight or even 10-15 minutes, won't turn over when I first try to start it. I"ll hear a single click when the key is fully turned to ON, like I usually do, but then nothing. I know the battery isn't dying because I had it tested and usually if the battery is low, you'll hear several repeated clicks from the starter trying to kick over. It wouldn't turn on the first try, but would usually start on the 2nd or 3rd. So today I tried to start it, wouldn't do it. Every time I turned it over to try to start it, I'd hear one single click, then nothing. So, after repeatedly turning it over several times in a row really quickly, it finally started. Almost like I had to generate enough spark or something to get the thing to fire. So... starter, alternator, plugs? what do you guys think? |
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Nov 27, 2006 - 2:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '04 From Hollywood, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
starters can have dead spots on them which makes the problem random, check your ground cables though. make sure your terminals are making good connection with the battery.
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Nov 27, 2006 - 2:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 18, '04 From Silverdale, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Starter or wiring. Check all connections and grounds.
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Nov 27, 2006 - 3:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '03 From Aurora IL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Took it to Toyota, they told me there was a dead spot on the starter.
$50 diagnostic, I dunno how much the actual starter is gonna be, but I gotta get one put in. |
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Nov 27, 2006 - 3:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 15, '03 From Aurora IL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
ouch, $400 for starter & install.
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Nov 27, 2006 - 4:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 2, '06 From Nevada Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Well known contact wear of the starter. $20 rebuilt kit from toyota,
couple hours of your time - no hurry, with beer breaks - no $400 shaft. It is your choice. QUOTE(sinner96ST @ Nov 27, 2006 - 3:18 PM) [snapback]505609[/snapback] ouch, $400 for starter & install. |
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Nov 27, 2006 - 5:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '05 From colorado Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(valerit1 @ Nov 27, 2006 - 4:18 PM) [snapback]505624[/snapback] Well known contact wear of the starter. $20 rebuilt kit from toyota, couple hours of your time - no hurry, with beer breaks - no $400 shaft. It is your choice. QUOTE(sinner96ST @ Nov 27, 2006 - 3:18 PM) [snapback]505609[/snapback] ouch, $400 for starter & install. yeah id do that, just replace the starter contacts! their cheap and easy! --------------------  |
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Nov 27, 2006 - 6:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I don't know how the ST's are, but it's as easy as changing the battery to change the starter on the GT. You've got to love Toyota for that.
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