90 Camry starter clicks once

Also the 30amp fusible link under the hood labeled CDS keeps blowing. Does anyone know what CDS stands for? I don't think it has anything to do with the starter problem because the car will start with or without the fuse being blown.

Condensor fan? (A/C related)

Luc K

The condenser fan works with or without the fuse.

I've been getting the starters from O'Reilly (formerly Hi-Lo). They are rebuilt starters but I couldn't imagine all of them being bad.

When you replaced the starter did you also replace the solenoid? If not you might want to check these out for possibilities...

try getting one from Toyota

once went through something like fifteen rebuilt generators for an air cooled VW (lifetime replacement warranty) before getting the genuine Bosch replacement - no more problems. tried a Pep Boys starter once, after replacing (under warranty, but my time and labor) twice, I returned it and installed the Toyota rebuilt - no more problems - has been many years now, and I still have that truck

- driven infrequently, the starter really gets a work out after sitting for weeks, it cranks a lot before starting, but still works just fine. Try the Toyota part.

I think there's a known problem with that year (actually all "Gen 2") where the pinion gear on the starter that engages the flywheel is not beveled like the later years, and over time, the teeth in the flywheel can be affected, causing the problem getting the starter to engage. If the teeth don't mesh, there will be no electrical contact in the solenoid and the starter motor won't turn.

flywheel (expensive), but I'd try the Toyota brand (remanufactured) starter first.