Topic: Click, Click, Start

[B O S S]

Hey I just bought a '94 Yoda and MOST OF THE TIME when I go to start it. I will turn the key and get nothing this will happen a few times and then it will start, Has anyone else had this problem?


Thanks

[MiniSimp]

Starter flat spot.

Solution, hit starter with something.

[weirdtimes_7]

Yes, i had this problem with my 91. I hit it with a wrench and it would start just fine. But it wouldn't be but a few days later it would start doing it again.

You have two choices, either replace your starter or keep it untill it dies. I opted to change mine since it took a crap on me while wheelin...

military_stang

[kneedownnate]

The contacts are pretty cheap through toyota, I'd buy them and do a tear down and replace them.  Also a good time to check for a loose connection

[weirdtimes_7]

See i tried that Nate, but when i tore it apart... everything was jacked up, so i jut bought another one....

military_stang

[Tallchevy]

See i tried that Nate, but when i tore it apart... everything was jacked up, so i jut bought another one....

military_stang

Now you have spare contacts for the trail 

[BigMike]

When I did my engine conversion, I replaced my starter contacts before I even used the engine itself!


Old contact on the left, new one on the right. Good thing I replaced it when I did, or I would have the same problem as you. You most likely only need ONE new contact. The main hot side usually wears out 2 or 3 times faster than the opposing contact.

Picture is from Page 9, Reply #290 of my original build-up thread.

BigMike

[weirdtimes_7]

Now you have spare contacts for the trail 

HAHA, hell ya.. i could have used that when it went down last time i went wheelin, HAHA

military_stang

[GrenadedToy]

had this same problem but it turned out to be a loose ground cable on my battery.

[Yota Up]

I had a truck that had a wiring problem within the ignition due to the bozo that installed the antitheft starterkill for the alarm.
Also had the starter go, like others.  Replacing contacts is always a good idea.  Quick, simple, cheap, and a very common reason for that problem.  You'll know it for 100% sure if it does, in fact, start when a friend whacks the starter with a hammer.

[B O S S [OP]]

Will this work?

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductList.aspx?parttype=618&ptset=A&searchfor=Starter+Solenoid+Repair+Kit

[Yota Up]

If those are denso, then it's factory Toyota, right?  Seems cheaper than what I paid at the dealership.  Also, for the plunger:  I just hit it with the wire wheel.  They don't give you a new plunger when you get the kit at the dealership.