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Default Intermitant starting problem (2002 Tundra) - 12-12-2005 , 03:57 PM






Occasionally, I have a problem where I hear a repeated clicking noise
when I
go to start the engine. Not a single click. And it isn't the same sound
as when you
try to start an engine that is already started, either :-)

After letting the car sit for a bit (anywhere from 1/2min to 10 min), I
can start it
as normal.

My guess is that the solenoid is pushing the gear to the flywheel (or
maybe just not
far enough), and that the starter gear isn't engaging with the
flywheel. Battery
voltage seem fine, and this happens only a coulpe of times per year.
Maddening!

Any ideas? Experiences?

Thanks,

Jeff


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Ray O
 
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Default Re: Intermitant starting problem (2002 Tundra) - 12-12-2005 , 04:23 PM







"jeff7091" <jeff.enderwick (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

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Occasionally, I have a problem where I hear a repeated clicking noise
when I
go to start the engine. Not a single click. And it isn't the same sound
as when you
try to start an engine that is already started, either :-)

After letting the car sit for a bit (anywhere from 1/2min to 10 min), I
can start it
as normal.

My guess is that the solenoid is pushing the gear to the flywheel (or
maybe just not
far enough), and that the starter gear isn't engaging with the
flywheel. Battery
voltage seem fine, and this happens only a coulpe of times per year.
Maddening!

Any ideas? Experiences?

Thanks,

Jeff

How do you know that the battery voltage seems fine? Did you measure with a
meter?
Check for loose connections at the battery posts, ground, and where the
positive cable attaches to the starter.
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