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Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by 0utcast13, Jul 16, 2020.

  1. Jul 16, 2020 at 2:48 PM
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    0utcast13

    0utcast13 [OP] New Member

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    Well I have a 1999 Toyota 4Runner. I replaced the Neutral safety switch, the starter solenoid and I had the starter tested. It will not make a noise when I try to turn it on. I have to keep trying to start it then Eventually it will turn over. Where should I start look any ideas would be helpful. Thanks
     
  2. Jul 16, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome to the forum, you could start checking you ground connections, but are you sure the battery is good?
     
  3. Jul 16, 2020 at 9:44 PM
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    negusm

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    Maybe the ignition key is shot?

    Even with a half dead battery and iffy grounds...there is usually enough juice to make the starter relay "click".

    I would jumper the starter relay directly to the battery to verify the relay is rotating the motor reliably. That would eliminate the relay and starter....and battery.

    From there it's going to be something in the wiring between the battery and the relay or the key and the relay or the neutral safety and relay.

    I use to have a car that before I figured out it had rotten battery cables...it wouldn't even click the starter relay either. Then it would start for no apparent reason. Battery cables rot from the inside out. You can't even see it.

    -Mike
     
  4. Jul 19, 2020 at 4:26 AM
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    Clutchplate

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    If it makes just one click sound each time you turn the key then your contacts in your starter are shot. Cheap and easy to replace.
     
  5. Oct 11, 2020 at 7:50 AM
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    check ground...etc
     

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