Toyota Belta - Engine keeps cranking after start - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

nitianand · 02-27-2010, 07:47 AM

Hi all,
I have just bought a used toyota belta (a.k.a yaris) 1000cc and i am having some trouble with the starter when the engine is cold in the morning. When i turn my ignition key to start the engine, i see that the starter keeps cranking even after starting the engine. I have tried putting a new battery but the problem is still there. The only workaround i have for now is to turn off the engine while the cranking goes on, then restart again. I am fed up with this problem as no mechanic is able to understand what is going wrong. Any help will be most appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

jambo101 · 02-27-2010, 04:43 PM

For some reason that i cant figure out this seems to be normal

nitianand · 03-02-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jambo101

For some reason that i cant figure out this seems to be normal

No, this is not normal. The normal behaviour would be that the engine stops cranking as soon as the engine starts.

Yaris Hilton · 03-02-2010, 08:32 PM

Sometimes a starter drive will get dirty and bind, so it doesn't kick loose from the flywheel ring gear as it's supposed to immediately.

jambo101 · 03-03-2010, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nitianand

No, this is not normal. The normal behaviour would be that the engine stops cranking as soon as the engine starts.

Ooops sorry i didnt thoroughly read your post, you are definitely right the engine should stop cranking once the engine starts..

nitianand · 03-03-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

Sometimes a starter drive will get dirty and bind, so it doesn't kick loose from the flywheel ring gear as it's supposed to immediately.

I see. Is there anything you can suggest in terms of how to fix this issue. My real concern is that no electrician has even got a clue about this problem;(

nitianand · 03-03-2010, 09:01 AM

for info, my car has only 5000km of mileage and yet this problem!

jambo101 · 03-03-2010, 10:55 AM

Any chance it could be a problem with the ignition switch?

Stevo_Echohb05 · 03-03-2010, 03:04 PM

I've seen a bad starter staying engaged
-with only 5000 kms are you not still under warranty?

Yaris Hilton · 03-03-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nitianand

I see. Is there anything you can suggest in terms of how to fix this issue. My real concern is that no electrician has even got a clue about this problem;(

A binding starter drive is a mechanical problem. You have to take the starter off to work on it. As said above, it sounds like this car ought to still be in warranty.

wendylee · 05-13-2010, 02:20 AM

My 2010 Yaris with 1,200km on the clock has done this since I picked it up from the dealer 3 weeks ago, it happens on and off, in the mornings and afternoons.

Its going back to the dealer for the 2nd time in 2 weeks to get sorted, I will keep you posted on the outcome

nuwan · 07-03-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

A binding starter drive is a mechanical problem. You have to take the starter off to work on it. As said above, it sounds like this car ought to still be in warranty.

you are right this happen to me so i took out the starter morter clean every thing and add some white grease to the release bearing no problem
i didn't pay nobody. hope this helps