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HI
My car starts fine every morning, but after a short drive, a few miles. When i leave, I either get a click or just hear a spinning sound. After i try again it starts right up.
My guess when I hear the spinning sound the solenoid isn’t engaging.
Would it be best just to replace the starter?
I have tested the battery and it is good.
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My best guess without actually seeing it from what you described is that the starter’s bendix drive is going out.. Causing it to not extend the ring gear to the flywheel (when you get a spinning sound) and sticking in the engaged position (when you just hear a click.)
With that being said, a starter will solve your problem. If you were getting no power to the solenoid, you would have no starter operation what-so-ever.
If you need installation/removal instructions, let me know. There is a thread below on the board with the factory Toyota shop manuals for your car.
P.S. I own an ’08 Corolla, good to see another person on the board here with one.
[quote=”WOTStang” post=128599]My best guess without actually seeing it from what you described is that the starter’s bendix drive is going out.. Causing it to not extend the ring gear to the flywheel (when you get a spinning sound) and sticking in the engaged position (when you just hear a click.)
With that being said, a starter will solve your problem. If you were getting no power to the solenoid, you would have no starter operation what-so-ever.
If you need installation/removal instructions, let me know. There is a thread below on the board with the factory Toyota shop manuals for your car.
P.S. I own an ’08 Corolla, good to see another person on the board here with one.[/quote]
Thank you, I have seen a few vids on replacing it, looks pretty easy.
Ya this is a great car at 190,000, and this is the 1st problem i have had since i got it. got it when it had 100 miles. 🙂
New starter did the trick. It even starts faster with the new starter.
Got a TYC starter from rockauto.
Nice! Thanks for keeping us updated and for using the ETCG forum.
For future reference.
http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-no-start-problems
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