HELP!!!! Relay, Solenoid, or starter?

[hans747]

Hey folks,

I looked around with search, and I didn't quite find the answer I'm looking for. Maybe someone here can help me get my car fixed before I take to hit the highway in a couple days. Last week, my 20026 V6 Camry decided it didn't want to start when the key was turned. That was with my wife driving. By the time I got out there, the car was running just fine. She said it didn't turn over, didn't click, nothing.

Today, it did it again, but it didn't have that magic reawakening like it had last week. I tried jumping it to see if it was the battery, but it did not change anything.

Here's what happens: Turn key to run position, and the dashboard lights up.
Turn key to start position, and there's silence. The clock on the dash turns off (as normal), but the only noise under the hood is the sound of the starter relay making a single click.

Does that mean the next place to look is the starter Solenoid? Can I jump the solenoid like on an old car to see if that starts her up?

Thanks!

[Glenn8963]

the solenoid is mounted on the starter. just get a new starter.

jumping anything electrical on cars, can fry expensive electronics if done incorrectly. i don't think you wanna do that.

[workerant]

So hook in the jump start vehicle running and this engine still didn't start?

[hans747]

Originally Posted by workerant

So hook in the jump start vehicle running and this engine still didn't start?

Exactly. I set it up for a jump start, and there was no difference. Same symptoms as before.

[hans747]

Originally Posted by Glenn8963

jumping anything electrical on cars, can fry expensive electronics if done incorrectly. i don't think you wanna do that.

x2! I've jumped this car many times before when the battery died, but this time something went weird, and now my windows, mirrors, and wipers aren't working. Greaaaaaaat....

[dorman68]

Hope this helps. Very cheap fix. I have done this repair on a few Toyota and Chrysler vehicles.

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