1993 Toyota Camry Starter

Tiny
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  • 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 185,000 MILES
When starting the car, it starts sometimes and sometimes it won't. Then after sitting a while and try to start, it starts again. How can I tell whether it's the starter before taking it to the repair shop? What else might cause the car to do this? Thanks
Friday, May 16th, 2008 AT 2:11 PM

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Tiny
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When you say it wont start, the vehicle wont crank? As in the starter engages?

Or the vehicle will crank just not turn over and run.
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Friday, May 16th, 2008 AT 3:55 PM
Tiny
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The vehicle won't crank. It makes a clicking sound, but the engine never turns over.
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Friday, May 16th, 2008 AT 11:28 PM
Tiny
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Sounds like you should check the battery first and make sure all the battery connections are clean and free of corrosion.

If thats not it suspect a starter relay or bad starter, take them to a autopart store to have tested.

Try different angles when its being tested also.
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Saturday, May 17th, 2008 AT 2:36 PM
Tiny
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Thanks. It was indeed a bad battery.
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Sunday, May 18th, 2008 AT 4:42 PM
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Glad I could be of help and glad you have found the solution to your problem.
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Sunday, May 18th, 2008 AT 4:50 PM

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