1996 Toyota Camry Battery cable assembly

Tiny
JEWKLBERRY
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  • 1996 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 196,000 MILES
I have rigged my battery with funky wires that aren't exactly toyota approved. I have had problems starting it. It clicks a ton of times then it will finally start. I know my wife just told me this is a stupid question. I just want to know why it has to click so many times then it will start. Is it connection or starter motor? I think we did a good job with the connections.
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 AT 11:07 PM

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Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Well I would have to state the obvious and say that the wiring to the battery is probably at fault. There are a lot of volts needing to run through those cables to get the engine started, takes a lot of torque to crank that thing over. I suggest replacing the wiring with the proper cables. You can also jumper the starter solenoid with a jumper wire (or screwdriver). If it engages then starter is not at fault.

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Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 AT 11:51 PM

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