replaced or rebuilt for 10 bucks.
tony

 

If it won't start again hit the start it might start after you hit a few times. Sounds like the starter needs replacement. It's cost more than 10 bucks for a rebuilt starter. Not to bad to replace yourself. I did mine a few years ago, I have a 2002 v6 Camry LE.

 

Yeah, good advice on both posts above.

In the old days, you could take the contacts on the starter solenoid after releasing the hold down bolts smack em in, rotate and voila; new contacts. Unsure whether this would apply to your contacts on the solenoid though.

Remanufactured=all wearing parts replaced.
Rebuilt=get it going and kick it out the door.

Choice is yours.

Smacking it lightly while holding ignition in crank will work in a pinch.

Best

 

SO what it is, and it's very common in these otherwise bullet proof Nippon-Denso starters, the contacts in the solenoid. What is happening, is the solenoid plunger is slamming down, but there is not enough of the contacts left to make contact to the motor. It will do this inconsistently as sometimes it may come down in a different position and make contact. Very easy fix, and a much better choice than getting a rebuilt/remanufactured as the motor is fine, just the contacts need attention.

 

for the benefit of toyotacamrysienna, who it appears, might have misunderstood my response, i will spell it out a bit more:
the contacts and plunger for a denso starter are about 10 to 15 bucks on ebay...and that's all that's needed to fix this particular problem.
tony

 

NippoDenso starter solonoid contacts get worned over time. Replace them and your starter will work like new.Its basically a 10 minute job when the starter is out.Did this on my 99 Corolla this summer.

 

Yeah, I misunderstood your post Tony. Thanks for clearing it up. I'll have to take a look at that next time I have a starter issue. Anybody have a write up on the process?