1999 Toyota 4Runner Problem with starter turning over and o

DJDEBOLT

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1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER

Electrical problem
1999 Toyota 4Runner 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I went out this AM to start the truck and when I turned the key, the starter turned over, but the engine didn't start. When I removed the key, the starter continued to turn over until I disconnected the battery. The battery was hanging off the side of its pan. Is this ignition switch, starter solenoid or what else could it be?

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 AT 7:10 AM

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BLACKOP555

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I would suspect the starter solenoid is bad as the battery has fallen off of its stop, maybe kiked the line?

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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 AT 8:53 AM

DJDEBOLT

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Thanks for the reply. I suspect the solenoid as well. Would you believe that a complete starter (with lifetime warranty) is cheaper than a replacement solenoid? LOL

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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 AT 11:08 AM

BLACKOP555

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Crazy huh?

But the thing with starters is they are rebuilt soooooo without the core they would be around the same.

But still a little hunk of plastic is more then a starter.

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Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 AT 8:02 PM