1985 Toyota Pickup Repair Question
Asked on August 1, 2011
1985 Toyota Pickup, No Start, Whiz/whirring?
When I try to start my engine(1985 Toyota Pickup, 2WD Base Model 2.4L), I get a loud somewhat high pitched whirring/whizzing sound. It does not start. I'm told it's my starter, but what about my starter? Do I need to buy a rebuild kit, a new starter altogether, or new starter-to-battery cable? Thanks in advance.
Asked by AJarrahAnswer
Replied on August 1, 2011
All depends on what's wrong with it. There could be worn teeth on the ring gear, a defective over-running clutch / drive gear, or more commonly, rust buildup on the starter drive's shaft. That rust, or gunked up hardened grease can stop the drive gear from fully engaging the ring gear.
If there's worn teeth on the ring gear, turning the engine a little by hand will get it to crank.
Replied on August 1, 2011
I have two starters, one completely stopped working altogether, and am interested in seeing about fixing it. If I were to take a picture of the inside of it, would it be possible to find the problem?
Replied on August 1, 2011
You can try posting photos but it's hard to perform tests and come up with a diagnosis by just looking at something.