94 starter problem

[Toyota343]

I've got a problem with my starter and was hoping you guys can help me out. Usually when the car sits for a while and I try to start it, there it a short "click" from the starter and then nothing. Sometimes I need to turn the key five or more times before the starter actually starts working properly. Usually there is a short click from the starter when I turn the key, and when I hold the key there is a quiet buzzing sound after the click. I also bought a new battery, and one day when I tried to start the car there was that short click, and right after that click, the battery was completely drained. This happens rarely, but I don't think its the battery since it is new. Would the starter be draining the battery and would the starter need to be replaced?

[BMR]

I was going to say I think the starter's solenoid contacts need to be replaced until you said this:

I also bought a new battery, and one day when I tried to start the car there was that short click, and right after that click, the battery was completely drained.

That makes me think the charging system is going bad. I'd take it to an auto parts store and ask them to check the battery (they do occasionally die prematurely) and charging system using their fancy schmancy tester.

[1996camry]

Don't buy new starter... You can save $ JUST rebuild your old starter...not hard at all.

All you have to buy "Starter Kits" and replaced your old starter contact. your old starter worn out because normal tear.

I found the OEM part # for you and I assume your car is
1994 Toyota Camry LE with 4 Cylinder
Automatic Transmission

Here is the link in case you need to look for different model..
http://www.toyotapartszone.com/Page_...onentsIndex=25


I also provided you the part# OEM stater kit...

Description: Part# Price: QTY.
STARTER KIT, MOTOR TERMINAL 28226-74070 $10.89 1

STARTER KIT, BATTERY TERMINAL 28226-55050 $5.85 1


Replaced by: 28226-64370


That all you need because your old plugger still working Order... All you have to do is clean dust on your old plugger and reuse with out any problem. I reuse my old plugger starter, it works fine...the car start right up without any problem after i rebuild my older starter..just replaced two new contacts...

the part I gave you... I assume you have
94 Toyota Camry LE 4 CYlinder with Automatic..if you have different, just use the link I provide to you..and use the description as a guide and part #..the part # should not big different because I have 96 toyota camry Le Automatic...


I'll provide you the link DIY how to change out the contact....if you follow the step...you will be fine and have a new starter after rebuild your old starter... if you do, REMOVE BOTH BATTERY TERMINALS BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO REPLACE new contact on old starter.

please lets me know...i'll try to help.


i bought the starter kit from this website because it's a little cheaper...not sure in your case..whatever website you go, you still use the same part# oem starter to search when you're ready to buy...

DON'T WASTE MONEY BUY A NEW STARTER... YOUR OLD PLUGGER AND SENLENOCE WORK FINE... JUST BAD CONTACTS...IF YOU DO WHAT I TOLD YOU, YOU'LL BE BACK IN BUSINESS.. I DID ON MY 96 OLD STARTER CAMRY LE, THE STARTER STILL WORK THIS DAY...

PROBLEMS.... CLICK 2-5 TIMES BEFORE I GET TO START UP.... SO JUST FOLLOW MY ADVICE, YOU SAVE BIG $$$$..DON'T WASTE MONEY BUY A NEW STARTER..

I'LL PROVIDE YOU DIY..

[1996camry]

hERE IS THE LINK... THIS IS 2000 TOYOTA CAMRY LE MODEL..BUT STILL APPLY TO YOUR 94 TOYOTA CAMRY MODEL...

Starter Solenoid Contacts Replacement DIY (2000 I4)

[1996camry]

Toyota343,

Don't buy a new starter... Your contact wore; therefore, you heard a click when you tried to start the car.

Here is another link to compare to rebuild your old starter..

DIY--Replace Solenoid Contacts and Plunger on 00 Camry V6