1996 Toyota Tacoma My engine wont crank over

BAXTERSMURF18

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1996 TOYOTA TACOMA
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES

For some time now my Toyota Tacoma has had a problem with the engine not cranking over, At first I thought it was just the cold, but now its warm and it still does the same thing. I put the key in the ignition and turn it over but it makes one click then stops. I am thinking it is my starter but most starters I have replaced have made a lot of clicking noises when turning over the ignition. Would my problem still be the starter? Or is it another problem

Monday, June 7th, 2010 AT 11:58 AM

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RASMATAZ

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Hi baxtersmurf18, welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be a blown fusible link, the starter, starter interlock relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.

Try shorting out the starter and see if it engages the engine

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Monday, June 7th, 2010 AT 12:26 PM

BAXTERSMURF18

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Yeah I turn over the ignition and I get one click each time I try to turn it over, eventually it starts but it takes about 3 to 15 times before I can get it to start. I first though it was the battery and cables, but I have replaced the battery and connections and all that so I am a bit confused. How would I short out the starter?

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Monday, June 7th, 2010 AT 12:54 PM

RASMATAZ

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At the starter solenoid there's a small wire colored black and white on the small terminal and a thick black wire on the battery terminal cross this 2 together wit ha screwdriver and see if it engages the engine.

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Monday, June 7th, 2010 AT 6:35 PM