Does not start first time in the Morning

Tiny
CODYBLAINE
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  • 1999 TOYOTA TACOMA
  • 222,000 MILES
When I get in it in the morning I turn the key to crank it up and just a click then I try again just a click, the third time it cranks up.
Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 AT 5:22 PM

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Tiny
DANNY L
  • MECHANIC
  • 5,648 POSTS
Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you might be having an issue with your starter motor solenoid.If you remove the starter from your vehicle you can take it to your local auto parts stores and they will test it for free. I've attached a few tutorials for you to view showing what's involved.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
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Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 AT 1:25 AM

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