Starter just clicks... Options

[GotToyota]

I've had a recent problem with my starter lately that keeps getting worse. My car will just click over whenever I try to start it, sometimes it takes 20 clicks to get it to fire. I was thinking my starter or the solenoid is going out? Any ideas would help.

-Matt

[alltracman78]

Have your batter tested and check the connections.

If both are good, it is most likely your starter.
Probably the contacts. And yes you can replace them, but it all depends how mechanically inclined you are.......
And while they're not that expensive, I've never seen them for under $10.
Under $30 is more accurate.

Filling it with gas has nothing to do with it.
Coincidental....

Pumping the clutch opens and closes the clutch start switch.
Which allows power to flow through the starter.
So you're jolting it, which is why it works.