'99 Starting Problems...

[Brian R.]

Be glad you don't own a 4Runner

[yotatechie04]

Actually, I am glad I don't. I've heard the starters are a pain in the a$$ to get out on them.

[Brian R.]

They aren't that bad, but they are trouble. Might as well replace the starter with one made of titanium and aircraft engine bearings as pull the starter to replace the contacts.

Actually, it might be possible to remove the starter, but not pull it from the engine compartment. Just remove the solenoid in place and fix the contacts. Never tried it.

[calvic]

Originally Posted by Brian R.

calvic - To be sure, no cure works all the time, but if you're smart, you try the cheapest and most likely ones first. It doesn't get much cheaper than solenoid contacts and this is a common problem.

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Well if the starter solenoid is pulling then I figured the relay is doing the job. I figure heat is increasing the resistance in the circuit. Well I'm gonna try the extra relay with a extra 12volt cable to the solenoid. It seems to work on the GM starters

JJ