Re: Help! '85 Toyota Tercel having starting problems.

Apr 05, 2004 1 Replies

did you find the source of your problem ?? i am having the same issues over here


thanks! >It's a 3A engine. It's having an intermittant starting problem:



sometimes when I turn the key I only hear a click. If I turn it
>several more times, it starts. I've tried a few different starters,
>althought they were all from the junkyard. The last starter I tried
>had a "Rebuilt by Exide" sticker on it, although who knows how long
>ago that was done. The starter which is in it now came out of a car
>that only had 100,000 miles on it. I think I can say it's not the
>starter. The charging system, battery and cables are fine. I've
>tried a different neutral shut-off switch, I figure if I'm hearing a
>click from the starter then the ignition switch and solenoid wire must
>be ok. Is there something I'm completely overlooking here? Could it
>be something to do with chewed up teeth on the flywheel or something?
>I thought this car could never have any problem I couldn't fix.
>

Not yet. So far I've tried replacing both battery cables. I guess I'll try rebuilding the starter next.

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