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quintdavison · 08-04-2009, 10:48 PM

02 Camry V6 auto, Im having a random no crank issue. This has happened twice now, the first time i hoped it was just a one time fluke... Heres what happens, car works fine the previously... I go to start it, no crank. There is absolutely no sound at all from the starter. When i crank i here what i think is the starter relay (said ST on the diagram) click, and the fuel pump turns on at the same time, when i pull the relay out and the key is in the on position, the fuel pump runs constantly... the car just wont crank at all, like there is no power to the starter. I can just walk away, come back in a half hour or so, and it starts right up like nothing ever happened, full crank power. any ideas? thanks

BlackCamSe · 08-04-2009, 11:00 PM

maybe starter solenoid? If you whack the starter with a wrench when it doesn't crank will it crank all of the sudden?

njerald · 08-04-2009, 11:03 PM

Clean your battery cable connectors..............and check the connections to your starter for tightness.

TRD VVTi · 08-04-2009, 11:08 PM

The most common problem is faulty starter contacts.

quintdavison · 08-04-2009, 11:35 PM

what do you mean starter contacts? just the contact points where the cable bolts to the starter or inside of it? and if they are bad, can the be cleaned or just need replaced (the contacts or the whole starter?)

gdanaher · 08-05-2009, 04:07 AM

If the idiot lights on the dash dim out siignificantly, then the battery is likely at fault. Clean terminals or replace battery. If the lights do not dim, then the starter is likely at fault. Yes, give it a wack or consider replacing it. Always a chance the ignition switch is going bad. Pull the key out and put back in and try turning again.

islandboy57 · 08-05-2009, 08:06 AM

This is how the starter on the gen 3.5 started failing. Turn key - nothing. Turn key again - starts up like nothing. Eventually it started happening more often so the starter was replaced. No problems since.

quintdavison · 08-05-2009, 10:50 AM

sounds like im going for a new starter then... best place to get one besides the dealer? Napa usually carries good stuff i think.

islandboy57 · 08-05-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by quintdavison

sounds like im going for a new starter then... best place to get one besides the dealer? Napa usually carries good stuff i think.

I'd call both the dealer and Napa for a price and see how they compare. Or maybe even eBay?

**PRINCESS PEACH** · 08-05-2009, 04:26 PM

your local autozone, kragens, or auto shop should carry it. I'd first check the starter contacts.

gdanaher · 08-05-2009, 05:28 PM

Toyota is not real foreign these days. Everyone will have or can get that starter.

quintdavison · 08-06-2009, 05:01 PM

Well today it didnt start again and i had a chance to play with it, one whack to the starter and it turned over. it turned over slowly and then sped up. after reading the symtoms sounds like startr contacts but im not really sure what you guys mean by check the contacts? just look for corosion or what? and if it is there where can i get a new set or kit?)

edit: i found this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOT...Q5fAccessories

i dont know if that is what i need? i would rather get this local so i can repair it tonight (wifes car). i am in azusa, ca, anyone know where i can get a kit locally? thanks guys!

quintdavison · 08-06-2009, 10:30 PM

just a final word, i ended up replacing the entire starter assembly, $89 pricematch at kragen, with an autolite remanufactured denso starter, lifetime warranty with 24 months roadside coverage. we'll see how long it lasts!

tigerlee7139 · 08-06-2009, 11:05 PM

i have same issue, on my 97 camry. at first it happens 1 to 2 times every 2 weeks until it does everyday when the car sit 4 hours or more. what i did is i depress the gas alittle bit to bring the rpm to 2000. hold until the idle stays steady. its been going on ever since i bought my camry new. i complain to the dealer but all they say is they cant duplicate the problem until the warranty is up. the problem is the idle control valve. they have to clean and replace it. on my car i have to replace it every 2 to 2 1/2 years. other than that i still love my 97 camry. i bought a 2009 toyota camry se I4 and plan to keep my 97 camry.

quintdavison · 08-06-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tigerlee7139

i have same issue, on my 97 camry. at first it happens 1 to 2 times every 2 weeks until it does everyday when the car sit 4 hours or more. what i did is i depress the gas alittle bit to bring the rpm to 2000. hold until the idle stays steady. its been going on ever since i bought my camry new. i complain to the dealer but all they say is they cant duplicate the problem until the warranty is up. the problem is the idle control valve. they have to clean and replace it. on my car i have to replace it every 2 to 2 1/2 years. other than that i still love my 97 camry. i bought a 2009 toyota camry se I4 and plan to keep my 97 camry.

I think you replied to the wrong thread? how is this related to the starter?