I found the starter motor might be bad

1991 TOYOTA CAMRY
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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DAVE M T
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hi , I found the starter motor might be bad how can I tell?
Apr 28, 2011 at 9:01 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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If okay this sounds like the starter is having problems or the battery needs to be load tested these guides can help us fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please run down these guides and report back.
Apr 28, 2011 at 10:22 PM
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DAVE M T
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Thanks for the guides it was a bad connection at the battery.
Apr 29, 2011 at 12:39 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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There is a wire diagram and locations of the starter relays in case you need them in the furture .
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May 2, 2011 at 5:59 PM
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