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fe519 · 11-12-2003, 12:02 AM

hey everyone... i got a 4th gen camry... and i think the starter is giving me some problems. I decided to change it out but can someone direct me to a website for quality starter but at a good price. sorry for the dumb question but i really never had to buy parts for my camry. thanks for the help.

***Tercel GTS*** · 11-12-2003, 12:15 AM

If it's only making a "click" when you try to start I can send you a repair kit cheap with easy pictures showing how to self repair it, about $10 shipping and all.

fe519 · 11-12-2003, 12:48 AM

can someone give me a good site for parts?

fe519 · 11-20-2003, 05:10 PM

alright... went to the dealer and they said they dont sell the kit. they said that for these newer starters, you cant rebuild them. instead, they tried to sell me a rebuilt one. is the dealer full of s**t? or you really cant rebuild them anymore. btw, i got a 4th gen(98) camry v6.

***Tercel GTS*** · 11-20-2003, 06:14 PM

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Originally posted by fe519
alright... went to the dealer and they said they dont sell the kit. they said that for these newer starters, you cant rebuild them. instead, they tried to sell me a rebuilt one. is the dealer full of s**t? or you really cant rebuild them anymore. btw, i got a 4th gen(98) camry v6.

you cant rebuild them. instead, they tried to sell me a rebuilt one

If you can't rebuild it, where'd they get a rebuilt one?

Does your starter look like this?

If so, I can get the parts for you. Look at my profile, building alternators and starters is what I do for a living. There are newer starters that you have to replace the solenoid (switch) on, most you can remove a 5 sided inspection plate held on by 3 small bolts, inside you will see two copper plates called contacts. This is the most common problem after say 80-140k miles on the factory unit, 60-100k on a rebuilt.

88 LE · 11-20-2003, 08:16 PM

Starter contacts.

I replaced a set awhile ago on my mom's Rolla. Damn thing don't click nomore.

fe519 · 11-20-2003, 08:29 PM

hey tercel gts, how much u want for the contacts? i might try rebuilding it then

***Tercel GTS*** · 11-21-2003, 06:42 AM

Just $10 shipped in the states, give me the make model year and size engine.

fe519 · 11-23-2003, 03:26 AM

got a 98 camry v6 (1mz)

***Tercel GTS*** · 11-25-2003, 06:08 PM

I've got your contacts in an envelope waiting on a paypal notice with a mailing address.

fe519 · 11-25-2003, 08:34 PM

where should i paypal to?

***Tercel GTS*** · 11-25-2003, 08:59 PM

Paypal <- here's a link for anybody needing a set in the USA, shipping to canada may run a dollar more.

***Tercel GTS*** · 11-26-2003, 08:22 PM

fe519, parts are on the way via USPS. I'll make a pictorial showing how to install them and post a link here friday, since I gotta work anyway....

fe519 · 11-27-2003, 12:37 PM

alright... or can you email it to me at fe519@yahoo.com? either way is fine. thanks again

SKYravefever · 11-28-2003, 11:46 PM

If the starter repair kit doesn't work, which I think ought to get the job done, there's a place that rebuilds alternators and starters here in the city. It's on 6th, between Mission and Howard, or Howard and Folsom. They'll charge ~$120 for a rebuilt one, and unlike Kragen, no need to special order.