When i go to start my diesel hilux the starter motor makes that no noise of no contact with the ring gear, ,did this the odd time then started doing it every 2nd time i started it ,,now it can take up to 3-4 attempts to engage the starter to start it ,, Would it be ring gear or starter motor problem
henderson_guy,
Jul 19, 6:19am
Could be the starter not throwing out properly, only way to know is to pull it off and have a look
franc123,
Jul 19, 6:21am
Most likely buggered solenoid contacts on the starter, very common with older Toyotas.
johotech,
Jul 19, 6:34am
Probably this. The contacts are very thick copper (about 3-4mm), once they wear down to about 2mm or less, the soelnoid can't make contact properly.
You can buy the contacts for the solenoid from an auto electrician.
muzz67,
Jul 19, 6:38am
Is the starter actually turning, but not spinning the motor? Or is it just clicking?
max.headroom,
Jul 19, 6:43am
Yep its only turning the starter motor and not spinning the motor, but like i say after 3-4 attempts it engages, No its not clicking
mugenb20b,
Jul 19, 6:45am
Late model Hilux?
max.headroom,
Jul 19, 6:47am
2001 3L diesel
mugenb20b,
Jul 19, 6:50am
As above, starter motor problem, I doubt it's the ring gear but you can confirm this once the starter's out, they are easy enough to remove.
max.headroom,
Jul 19, 6:55am
If it was to be the ring gear ,you wouldnt know a ballpark figure to sort that out
kazbanz,
Jul 19, 7:00am
Hang on max--so you ARE hearing the starter "starting" but its spinning up instead of starting the engine.Is that what you are saying?
max.headroom,
Jul 19, 7:04am
Correct
kazbanz,
Jul 19, 7:36am
Ok so first off I would just pull the starter out and check it over. My suspect is that the drive isn't throwing out to engage the engine. So either lubrication or something broken
strobo,
Jul 19, 7:41am
starter motor clutch,poor connection ,Battery or just a worn out starter.
Thanks everybody for your input,, will take starter motor out and give it to mr Auto electrician to sort
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