Intermittent starting problem

Yo guys! Hey, I have a 2000 4-Runner that at times will not start.I turn the key then nothing, after a few tries it starts. I bought a new battery but to no avail.I had the same problem with a 92 I had. And after two starters it still had this problem,any ideas?

Sounds like the contacts in your solenoid. You don't have to replace the entire starter if this is the problem. See the following links. You can also order starter contacts from Toyota. Cheap fix. Try this first before you replace the starter.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=166530&highlight=starter+contacts

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Starter.shtml

I Post A Similiar Problem On My 1990 Last Month. I Changed Starter, Coil, Dist Cap, Battery Cables, Had Dealer Troubleshoot, Etc. After $500. And It Still Would Randomly Not Do Anything When The Key Was Turned To Start. Found A Tech Site On The Www; Installed A "hot Shot #30202 Starter Relay Kit" That I Found On "www.4crawler.com/4x4/cheaptricks/starter.shtml". Cost About $40. . My Son-in-law Installed In An Hour. It Takes The Load Off Ignition Switch And Lets The Relay Do The Work. 12 Days Later, It Has Started Every Time Since. I Wasted $500., Hope This Prevents You From Doing The Same. Vr, Mike

Magnor - Since he has a starter relay, it is unlikely that the gadget you described can help him. His starter solenoid is not operated directly off the ignition switch.

Link is bad

Try this:

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/Starter.shtml#OtherOptions

Some useful troubleshooting hints

Did you get it to start? magnor