Thread: Starting issue - vid inside

It sounds as though the starter motor is not engaging. I only say that because the motor doesn't even turn over when you turn the ignition on.

My thoughts were somewhere along that line, but after 5-6 goes it'll kick over..

Starter solenoid, easy fix once it is out

Originally Posted by SiddersC

Starter solenoid, easy fix once it is out

When I had the solenoid fail, it would click, rather than turn the starter motor and not engage. I'd suggest from the sound that the pinion is not engaging to the flywheel and either the shaft needs needs cleaning or the power terminal is not tight and not allowing the pinion to engage due to voltage drop. Something along those lines as a starting point....

It's caught Toyota Prado disease....

Had it happen to a Prado we went with to Birdsville with and is common problem with them..

Sprag clutch in the starter motor..

I think a Prado uses the same Nippondenso starter! Depending on the model and motor. Trust Toymotor to copy! And yes more than likely the contacts in the solenoid.
Cheers Scott