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Anonymous Posted on Oct 08, 2012

Tried to start, it goes click one time.

Tried to start Toyota Tundra, it goes click one time. The starter and starter solenoid are brand new.

  • Anonymous Oct 09, 2012

    I wish I had seen this ysterday! my fault....we sent it to the mechanic and this solution sounds like it would fix it. I'll post on here, if that i s what they did he repair it. We ha bought and installed a new starter ourselves.

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It sounds like a faulty alternator, the alternator uses the momentum of the running motor to charge your battery. if this is faulty than the battery will not get charged while running and go flat. use a multimeter to test the battery. or try to jump start the car, if it starts when jump started than you know its an alternator.

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    Iam Theman Oct 20, 2022

    How would you consider this to be the answer to the question? It is not "solved" by any means. Literally dozens of people asking the same question and not one solid answer.

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  • Posted on Mar 25, 2010

SOURCE: my tundra wont start but all the lights and radio

That might be a possibility. Asssuming when you say it wont start you mean it won't crank over. First check battery voltage at the battery with a dvm when you turn the key to the start position. Then check the voltage at the starter when you turn the key to the start position. If both readings are the same and you must have a reading of at least 12dcv. Try turning the ignition key to the on position( not the start) and jump the positive voltage from the starter to the solenoid terminal. The starter should crank over if the proper voltage is present.If the starter just clicks or just attemps to start. yes, you need to replace your starter

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  • Posted on Jul 27, 2010

SOURCE: STARTER DOESNT START ENGINE EVERY TIME IT CLICKS

This is a starter solenoid issue. The best way to fix it is to change the entire starter, but there are solenoid repair kits available to fix just the solenoid. The rest of the starter is old, so it won't belong before it will have to be replaced anyway. I just do it all at once and be done with it.

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  • Posted on Jan 13, 2009

SOURCE: 94 toyota carolla starter clicks eventualy starts

You have two options: replace the starter (easiest, but most expensive), or replace the contacts (cheaper, but more work involved).
In any case, you have to remove the starter. Disconnect the battery BEFORE you start. Locate the starter and remove the wires going to it. The starter is held onto the transmission with 2 large bolts. Remove both, and slide the starter out.

If you want to change the contacts, observe the starter, locate a metal plate held on with 3 bolts. Remove the bolts and the plate. You will now see a plunger, and 2 copper colored contacts. Those are what needs to be replaced. Changing the contacts is easy, just do one at a time, and ensure that all insulators are installed properly on reassembly.

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  • Posted on May 09, 2009

SOURCE: timing belt of toyota tundra 2001, V8 motor 4.7

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